Steve Benen is a producer for 'The Rachel Maddow Show,' the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of 'The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics.'
As Mother’s Day approached, a group of Republican senators, led by Alabama’s Katie Britt, tried to rally some support for a new legislative proposal called the “More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act” . As Axios reported late last week, the bill seemed rather predictable. This is, to be sure, standard GOP fare.
” To be sure, Britt’s office has thoroughly rejected the idea that the legislation is designed to create some kind of “registry,” but the press release from the 11 Senate Democratic women added that under the Pregnancy.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes bill cracking down on squattersDemocratic Gov. Hobbs vetoed legislation would strengthen property owners’ rights when it comes to squatters, making it easier to evict them.
Read more »
Randal Gaines defeats Katie Bernhardt to become new chair of Louisiana Democratic PartyThe Louisiana Democratic Party has new leadership. Randal Gaines, a former state representative, was selected Saturday as the political group’s new chair after a set of procedural moves ended with him being the only candidate nominated for the position.
Read more »
Democratic nominees for elected office selected at Utah Democratic State ConventionCaroline Gleich officially received the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate at the Utah Democratic Party Convention on Saturday.
Read more »
Democratic Candidates Leading in Crucial Senate Races Despite Biden TrailingSee multiple perspectives from The Hill, Washington Examiner, and New York Times (News) at AllSides.com.
Read more »
Angela Alsobrooks closing gap with David Trone as Maryland Senate Democratic primary looms: PollThe Maryland Democratic Senate primary between Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone is a jump ball, says an Emerson College/The Hill/DC News Now survey released Thursday.
Read more »
Texas Senate special election Saturday previews Democratic primary runoff coming later this monthJarvis Johnson and Molly Cook are vying to finish John Whitmire’s unexpired term. They’ll compete again for the nomination to a full term in a May 28 runoff.
Read more »