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John Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Senator Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic leader, only to quickly face a mortal threat to his political future when a major Air Force base in his state was threatened with closure. He beat back the effort and saved Ellsworth Air Force Base, a financial…
WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden’s 235th lifetime federal judge, a historic milestone that exceeds predecessor Donald Trump’s impressive first-term total by one. “This marks the largest number of confirmations in a single term since the [Jimmy] Carter administration,” the White House said in a memo. “These highly qualified men and…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two new appointments to the Senate, including Nunavut’s first ever member of Parliament. Trudeau announced the appointments of Nancy Karetak-Lindell, who will fill Nunavut’s only Senate seat, and former Nova Scotia cabinet minister Allister Surette, on Thursday. The appointments are formally made by Gov. Gen. Mary Simon after recommendations…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took a swipe at the state Senate for killing her plan to hike commercial tax rates, while the City Council swiftly opted to set tax rates based on a conciliatory recommendation from the city’s chief financial officer. The City Council voted unanimously to set the residential tax rate at $11.58 per…
