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February 27, 2021

U.S. Senate

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COVID-19 bill must drop minimum wage hike, arbiter decides

February 26, 2021 Alan Fram, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate parliamentarian dealt a potentially lethal blow Thursday to Democrats’ drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill […]

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Key senators oppose Biden budget pick, confirmation at risk

February 22, 2021 Dino Hazell, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden’s nomination of Neera Tanden to lead the White House Office of Management and Budget was thrown further into doubt on Monday as moderate Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine […]

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Bob Dole says he’s been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer

February 18, 2021 John Hanna, Associated Press

TOPEKA, Kan. — Bob Dole, a former longtime senator and the 1996 Republican presidential nominee, announced Thursday that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Dole, 97, said in a short statement that […]

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NCGOP to vote on censure of Sen. Richard Burr

February 14, 2021 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Members of the N.C. Republican Party’s central committee are expected to vote on a resolution to censure Sen. Richard Burr following the senator’s vote to convict former President Donald Trump of his impeachment […]

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READ: Full statements from Trump, Burr, Tillis following conclusion of impeachment trial

February 13, 2021 North State Journal Staff

Former President Donald Trump I want to first thank my team of dedicated lawyers and others for their tireless work upholding justice and defending truth. My deepest thanks as well to all of the United […]

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Donald Trump acquitted in second impeachment trial

February 13, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump was acquitted of a single charge of impeachment on Saturday, Feb. 13 by the U.S. Senate. By a 57-43 vote, the senators fell short of the needed 67 […]

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Trump’s historic 2nd impeachment trial opens

February 10, 2021 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial opened Tuesday in the Senate with House prosecutors telling senators the case would present “cold, hard facts” against Trump. The former president is charged with inciting […]

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White House budget chief nominee apologizes for past tweets

February 9, 2021 Will Weissert, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden’s choice to the lead the Office of Management and Budget apologized Tuesday for spending years attacking top Republicans on social media as she tried to convince senators she’ll leave […]

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Senate committee advances N.C. DEQ secretary’s nomination to full vote

February 9, 2021 North State Journal Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Senate committee gave its approval to N.C. Department of Environmental Quality secretary Michael Regan to become President Joe Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator on Tuesday. A floor vote to […]

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Alabama US Sen. Shelby announces he won’t seek a 7th term

February 8, 2021 Kim Chandler,  Associated Press

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama, the Senate’s fourth most senior member and who chaired four major committees, announced Monday that he will not seek a seventh term in office in […]

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