congressional

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The law made congressional approval of states of emergency mandatory, and also gave lawmakers the right to propose amendments to prevent abuses.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Let’s stand up for congressional oversight as a unified Senate.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

At a congressional hearing in 2023, a Congressional Budget Office representative said a $100 annual fee on EV owners would generate about $20 billion in revenue over the 2024–2033 period.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Consider the case of the Alabama congressional maps, which SCOTUS, in 2023’s Allen v.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Even the congressional investigators had recognized that the overlapping jurisdiction was a source of discord and needless expense.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson