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The IRS mistakenly told tens of thousands of Americans that the agency was offsetting their stimulus payments because of unpaid federal debt from 14 years ago.  

Republican Montana Sen. Steve Daines on Friday condemned Democrats for flip-flopping on his amendment to continue construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in a budget resolution for coronavirus relief, and now, the future of the pipeline remains in limbo.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Right to Work Committee are warning against the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.

The Senate signaled overwhelming support on for limiting wealthy Americans from receiving a third stimulus check.

The report is urging U.S. regulators to set maximum levels permitted in baby foods and to require manufacturers to test finished products for heavy metals

House and Senate Democrats on Thursday ramped up their pressure on President Biden to bypass Congress and unilaterally cancel $50,000 in student loan debt for millions of Americans. 

Congressional Democrats renewed their push on Thursday to give newborn Americans a $1,000 savings account.

Although President Biden has maintained that that nearly $2 trillion emergency aid package needs to include direct payments worth $1,400, he's indicated that he's open to narrowing eligibility for the money in hopes of securing some GOP support. 

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Tex., is looking to start a conversation with President Biden on his recent energy and climate actions.

New research suggests the stimulus money would be most effective at boosting the U.S. economy if it targeted lower-income Americans

Democrats unveiled a bill this week aimed at providing tax relief for the millions of Americans collecting unemployment benefits last year 

President Biden says his proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour will lift many low-wage workers out of poverty, but some businesses and economists warn it could cost jobs as the U.S. recovers from pandemic layoffs.