Blum says Freedom Caucus aims for regular order in Congress
Rep. Red Blum and about 40 House Republicans defend the Freedom Caucus as intraparty reformers seeking to restore regular order and reduce leadership dominance. Blum argues the group is a club, not control, while critics call it pro gridlock and pro dysfunction.
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Momentum grows for mental health reform in Congress
Advocates and lawmakers describe rising momentum for mental health legislation after recent mass shootings. bills in House and Senate aim to remove Medicaid barriers, fund more psychiatric beds, create an assistant secretary for mental health, and expand treatment access with privacy protections.
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