Dreamers battle ends as bid stalls in Senate
As images from a Florida school attack dominated the day, senior Trump administration officials fought a last minute push to derail a bipartisan Dreamers immigration bill. The White House threatened a veto, Sessions attacked the plan, and the measure died on the Senate floor, stalling talks in an election year.
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Congress News Week in Recess and ADA Legislation Debate
The week in Congress is in Presidents Day recess as House votes split on ADA reform with a 225 to 192 margin advancing HR 620 adding a 120 day notice period before civil actions. Supporters say it curbs drive by suits. critics warn of delays to disabled rights and enforcement.
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