Among other things, his willingness to be open about his depression and treatment have helped destigmatize mental health issues.
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U.S. debt tops $34 trillion, but commission to address it appears dead in Congress
The collapse underscores an unyielding dynamic in Washington, with lawmakers in both parties loath unpopular tradeoffs that would be necessary to stem the nation’s swelling tide of red ink – particularly in an election year.
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Rep. Henry Cuellar accused of taking bribes from Azerbaijan, Mexican bank
The Democratic lawmaker from Texas denied all the charges. He was indicted Friday alongside his wife, Imelda Cuellar.
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Man who bragged he ‘fed’ an officer to the mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison
Jack Wade Whitton struck an officer with a metal crutch and dragged him – head first and face down – into the crowd on the Capitol’s Lower West Terrace.
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Former lawmakers have ideas on fixing Congress. Will anyone listen?
The most optimistic portions of of a day-long session by the University of Pennsylvania came as the ex-lawmakers discussed how some minor changes that require no political risk could start to create better incentives for a more productive legislature.
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TikTok digs in to fight U.S. ban with 170 million users at stake
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday put legislation requiring ByteDance to divest its ownership stake in TikTok on a fast track to become law.
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Members of Congress demand Postal Service halt consolidations, warning of worsening mail delivery
As the USPS plans to consolidate mail processing centers, it’s getting pushback from legislators who say they’re hearing from constituents unhappy with the proposed changes.
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House, Senate leaders nearing deal on landmark online privacy bill
Lawmakers have tried to pass a so-called comprehensive federal privacy law for over two decades, but negotiations in both chambers have repeatedly broken down over the years amid partisan disputes over the scope of the protections.
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Bill would allow Maine’s federal workers to take out interest-free loans during shutdowns
The legislation would provide a safety net for federal employees, who miss out on paychecks during government shutdowns. And it comes at a time when employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery are again under threat.
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Congress releases 6 funding bills ahead of Friday shutdown deadline
The package totals $704 billion, a better-late-than-never agreement reached among congressional leaders after months of delays.