Immigration reform faces hurdle in House amid Hastert rule
The Senate backed a bipartisan immigration bill drafted by a Gang of Eight. In the Republican controlled House a majority of the party must support any measure. Speaker Boehner may apply the Hastert rule, complicating passage despite Senate approval and calls from Jeb Bush for party unity. The bill would fund border security and offer a pathway to citizenship, prompting division within GOP districts.
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Senator Mica opposes bill rewarding illegal act for citizenship
Rep. John Mica of Florida denounces the Senate bill as a measure that cannot back any policy rewarding an illegal act by creating a preference for obtaining citizenship. He argues the proposed approach is inappropriate and opposed by Republicans.
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Farmbill sparks clash over nutrition aid and timing
The farm bill faces a split over food stamp funding as Senate cuts 4.1 billion over 10 years while the House weighs steeper cuts. A June 20 defeat leaves nutrition, agribusiness, and conservation interests in limbo with Sept. 30 renewal looming and no clear path forward.
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Federal Stafford loan rate doubles to 6.8 percent
As of July 1 the Stafford loan rate for subsidized higher education loans doubled to 6.8 percent after a sunset of rate-cutting legislation. New borrowers face higher costs averaging about $1,000 more per student, while House and Senate proposals clash over caps and annual adjustments amid a stalled filibuster.
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Fiscal fight looms over budget and debt ceiling
Democrats and Republicans clash over the federal budget with a continuing resolution funded for three years, set to expire September 30. Congress may delay until after August recess to resume brinksmanship on the debt limit as renewed debate is expected later this month.
Liz Cheney May Challenge Enzi in Wyoming Senate
In Wyoming Liz Cheney, 46, signals a Senate bid against incumbent Michael Enzi, risking a GOP rift as she campaigns across the state with strong ties to her family. Enzi, 69, says retirement is not imminent, while locals note Cheney’s push reflects a shift toward more aggressive conservatism within the party.
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