Legislation - Page 72

Rep. Adam Schiff says sniper attack on California electric station 'of great concern’

December 20, 2015

Rep. Adam Schiff says sniper attack on California electric station 'of great concern’

Capitol Hill lawmakers said Sunday a planned sniper attack on a remote California power station was of grave concern, repeating similar responses about the strike and suggesting changes in the ways the United States protects its power grid.

GOP proposal would require food stamp recipients to show photo ID

December 20, 2015

GOP proposal would require food stamp recipients to show photo ID

Several House Republicans have introduced a proposal that would require food stamp recipients to show photo identification when making purchases -- a move they say is necessary to prevent fraud in the program that aids 1 in 7 Americans.

House GOP leaders back limited path to legal status for illegal immigrants

December 20, 2015

House GOP leaders back limited path to legal status for illegal immigrants

House Republican leaders on Thursday endorsed a limited path to legal status for some illegal immigrants, in a move Democrats said could open the door to a deal on comprehensive immigration legislation.

Lawmakers reach deal on farm bill that would cut food stamps by 1 percent

December 20, 2015

Lawmakers reach deal on farm bill that would cut food stamps by 1 percent

The measure keeps food stamp benefits for most Americans, and is expected to cut the benefits by about $800 million a year, or around 1 percent.

Secret abortion fees hidden in ObamaCare premiums, lawmakers say

December 20, 2015

Secret abortion fees hidden in ObamaCare premiums, lawmakers say

Insurance companies working under the Obamacare umbrella have secretly added a surcharge to cover the cost of abortions, an apparent violation of federal law that forbids the practice, congressional leaders charge.

GOP rep: Require food stamp recipients to work

December 20, 2015

GOP rep: Require food stamp recipients to work

A Republican congressman renewed his call Sunday for Congress to require able-bodied adults on food stamps to work or volunteer in order to keep receiving the benefits, as the rolls of the welfare program have grown to a record 47 million people.

Republicans plan votes on ObamaCare security legislation

December 20, 2015

Republicans plan votes on ObamaCare security legislation

According to a House GOP memo obtained by Fox News, Republican leaders plan to take up legislation when they return from the holiday break to strengthen security requirements for the ObamaCare exchanges.

US Chamber of Commerce to push immigration reform, tax breaks in Congress

December 20, 2015

US Chamber of Commerce to push immigration reform, tax breaks in Congress

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce flexed its muscle in the midterm election, winning 14 of 15 Republican primaries in which it was involved and helping the GOP recapture the Senate. Now it wants the Republican majority in Congress to get to work.

Postal service ideas to make more money could include reporting potholes

December 20, 2015

Postal service ideas to make more money could include reporting potholes

In addition to carrying the mail and delivering Christmas packages, U.S. Postal Service carriers may soon be doubling as pothole reporters, air-quality testers, or bank tellers.

House buys Senate some time on budget bill; approves second stopgap measure

December 20, 2015

House buys Senate some time on budget bill; approves second stopgap measure

The U.S. House passed a second stopgap measure Friday afternoon, buying the Senate additional time to discuss and vote on a $1.1 trillion government-wide spending bill. The House vote provides a pad to make certain the government doesn’t shut down at midnight Saturday when current funding authority runs out.