Oct 17 WATCH: Senators reach bipartisan deal on resuming payments to health insurers By Alan Fram, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Key senators reached a breakthrough deal Tuesday on resuming federal payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked. Insurers had warned that unless the money is quickly restored, premiums will go up. At the White House,… Continue reading
Sep 27 Congress at crossroads after another GOP health care failure By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Some lawmakers said it's still possible to bridge the partisan gap on a limited set of priority issues. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:03 Murray: ‘Nuclear’ option on Gorsuch is Republicans’ choice By PBS News Hour Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why she opposes Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and blames Republicans for using the “nuclear” option to end the filibuster for high court confirmations, plus Rep. Devin Nunes’ stepping… Continue watching
Apr 06 Sen. Patty Murray on why she joined the filibuster against Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Jessica Yarvin Senate Republicans moved forward on Thursday with the "nuclear option" to confirm Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. In an interview with PBS NewsHour, Democratic Sen. Patty Murray -- the No. 3 Democrat in the Senate -- explained why she… Continue reading
Apr 21 Obama attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch heads for vote after 5 months By Erica Werner, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Key senators say they're close to a deal on a bill to help sex-trafficking victims, potentially clearing the way for a vote to confirm President Barack Obama's attorney general. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch Sen. Murray: Bipartisan budget is ‘pathway for the future’ for divided Congress Sen. Murray: Bipartisan budget is 'pathway for the future' for divided Congress… Continue watching
Feb 08 Obama, Clinton Set to Battle in Weekend Contests By Admin, PBS News Hour The neck-and-neck battle for the Democratic nomination continues this weekend as voters in four states plus the Virgin Islands head to polls or caucuses. Continue reading