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The Hill: Congress Blog

Dynamic scoring: Forward-thinking budgeting practices to grow our economy
There’s a lot to consider when looking at a piece of legislation. Good and thoughtful policy is important, but how do we pay for it? Many a great idea has met its doom in Congress because it can’t answer that question.The federal budget is...
What has EPA been hiding about formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is one of the most widely used chemicals in the world. It touches Americans every day in wrinkle-resistant clothing, detergents, soaps, furniture and pet products. Formaldehyde has even been found at low levels in the air we breathe....
New York City win for ranked-choice voting highlights demand for democracy reform
Last week, New Yorkers won a major victory for democracy reform, approving ranked-choice voting on the ballot by a nearly 3-to-1 margin. In passing the ballot question with 74 percent of the vote, New Yorkers follow in the steps of democracy reforms...
Ensuring everyone pays their fair share
Most people have heard of the estate tax, or as it’s labeled by conservative fearmongers, the “death tax.” But few understand just how important it is, how weak it’s become in recent years, or why that matters.Thanks to the 2017 Trump tax cut – one...
Republicans can't exploit the left's climate extremism without a better idea
It’s official: the Democratic race for 2020 has become the Climate Change Primary. In just the past couple of months, CNN, MSNBC, and even the Weather Channel have all held climate change forums with 2020 presidential candidates. That’s a lot of...
When it comes to health care reform, look to the states, not the federal government
There’s much talk in Washington about health care, but far less action. By contrast, some state capitals across the country are pursuing bolder, more interesting reform.It’s true that, at the federal level, the administration has expanded use of...
Our duty to honor veterans
Every day, Americans must take the time to salute the brave men and women who have honorably served our country. As an Army combat veteran, I served alongside many of the country’s finest. Some ended up sacrificing everything they had for our...
We must ensure veterans receive the best health care, education possible
When service members return home from war, their hardest battle should be behind, not in front, of them.I am a veteran myself. As a member of Congress, my office works with veterans to help them navigate the bureaucracy at the Department of...
Our commitment to veterans can help us lead for all Americans
On Veterans Day and every day, we owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans and their families, but our commitment goes much further than that. I represent the 32nd District of Texas, where I was born and raised by a single mom who was a Dallas...
Speaker Pelosi, it's time to throw American innovators a lifeline
Most people probably agree that there should be protections against the criminals who pirate films, violate patents, plagiarize books and counterfeit artworks. Time and again, we have heard stories about imitations coming from overseas. Thus, it is...

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