by Jordana Choucair | Aug 25, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
D.C. News: House Democrats adopted a budget resolution that triggers the legislative process for their $3.5 trillion domestic spending bill. The 220-212 vote came after a group of moderates got House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to agree to also hold a vote on a separate...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 16, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
D.C. News: The Biden administration approved a significant boost for in the levels of food stamp assistance available to needy families. Starting in October, average monthly benefits will increase from $121 per person before the pandemic to $157 – a $36 per person per...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 10, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
D.C. News: The Senate is set to pass the $1 trillion infrastructure bill and begin debate on the $3.5 trillion budget framework today. Senate Democrats released an outline of the $3.5 trillion antipoverty and climate plan yesterday. The antipoverty plan expands...
by Jordana Choucair | Aug 3, 2021 | Newsletter, Tea Leaves
D.C. News: The White House said it has exported more than 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to 65 countries, after grappling with logistical issues that slowed the initial shipments in June. Natalie Quillian, deputy coordinator of the White House’s COVID-19...
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