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politics6 months ago•19 min saved

Bipartisan Push for AI Moratorium Amid Regulatory Concerns

Senate Republicans, led by Cruz and Blackburn, are negotiating a compromise on a proposed AI moratorium, allowing states to regulate AI for child safety and individual rights, tied to broadband funding, amid intra-party disputes over a broader domestic policy bill that includes contentious Medicaid and tax provisions. The bill faces a tight schedule for passage, with significant debate over its cost, impact on healthcare, and budget accounting methods.

via Politico|

#ai-moratorium #child-online-safety #gop-bill

politics6 months ago•19 min saved

Congress accelerates debate on Trump's major tax bill ahead of July 4

The article provides live updates on the U.S. Congress's efforts to pass a sweeping GOP domestic policy bill, including scheduled votes, intra-party conflicts over farm and Medicaid provisions, debates over budget accounting tactics, and discussions on AI regulation and political challenges faced by lawmakers.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #gop-bill #house-vote

politics6 months ago•19 min saved

Thom Tillis Opposes GOP Bill, Announces Exit and Senate Seat Bid

Senator Thom Tillis criticized the GOP's domestic policy bill for its Medicaid cuts, warning it would harm North Carolina residents and break promises made on health care, and announced his retirement after opposing the bill. The Senate is engaged in a lengthy debate and vote-a-rama on the bill, which includes contentious provisions on Medicaid, AI regulation, and budget accounting tactics, with significant intra-party disagreements and political implications.

via Politico|

#gop-bill #health-care #medicaid-cuts

politics6 months ago•26 min saved

Senate Republicans Prepare for Key Vote on Trump Tax and Policy Bills

Senate Republicans released an updated text of their sweeping domestic policy bill, aiming to secure votes for a vote as soon as Saturday, amid ongoing negotiations and procedural challenges, including rulings by the Senate parliamentarian that have led to the removal of certain provisions. The bill includes updates on tax, Medicaid, immigration, and AI regulation, with efforts to address concerns from GOP senators and external groups, while facing potential delays and modifications before possible passage.

via Politico|

#domestic-policy #megabill #parliamentarian-rulings

politics1 year ago•6 min saved

GOP Divided Over Massive Defense Spending Hike

Republican lawmakers are divided over defense spending, with leaders like Mitch McConnell and Roger Wicker advocating for significant increases to counter threats from Russia, China, and Iran, while fiscal conservatives, including Rand Paul, push for spending caps due to concerns over national debt. The debate will come to a head next month during discussions on the National Defense Authorization Act, with Democrats also demanding parity in defense and nondefense spending increases.

via The Hill|

#defense-spending #fiscal-conservatives #gop

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"NJ Senate Debate: Clash Over Qualifications and Campaign Contributions"

In the first New Jersey Senate debate, Democratic candidates Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy clashed over each other's qualifications rather than policy positions, with Murphy emphasizing her support for abortion rights and gun safety laws. They disagreed on issues such as Medicare for All and each other's fitness for the role, with Kim criticizing Murphy's past Republican donations and registration, while Murphy questioned Kim's ability to stand up to Donald Trump. The debate also covered topics like aid to Ukraine, the Israel-Hamas war, and local issues such as healthcare and affordability.

via POLITICO|

#andy-kim #democratic-candidates #new-jersey

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"California Senate Debate: Steve Garvey's Impact and Key Questions"

During a Senate debate in California, Rep. Katie Porter criticized former baseball player Steve Garvey for evading a question about his support for Donald Trump. Garvey, a Republican candidate, refused to disclose his voting preference for the upcoming election. Porter seized the opportunity to mock Garvey's evasiveness, drawing attention to his reluctance to address the issue. The debate highlighted the intense competition among candidates vying to succeed the late Dianne Feinstein in representing California in the U.S. Senate.

via HuffPost|

#california #donald-trump #katie-porter