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Editorial: Of course Congress should pass a federal right to contraception

This week the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to take up the Right to Contraception Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. Kathy E. Manning, a Democrat from North Carolina, establishes a federal right to contraception — meaning women would have the right to use birth control and medical providers…

Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Bernstein: The old, old Senate could soon be a tiny bit younger

The Senate continues to get older for one big reason: The average age of new senators continues to rise.

Tribune News Service

The Albanese government has announced the next speaker of the house. What's the role and why is it important?

The Albanese government has chosen its candidate to be the new speaker.

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China warns of 'forceful measures' if U.S. House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan

China's government warned on Tuesday that it would take "forceful measures" if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, after the Financial Times said she would go to the Chinese-claimed island next month.

Reuters

Tony Burke promises crossbench ‘guaranteed respect’ in new parliament but says staff cuts to stay

Leader of the House also outlines changes to make sitting hours more family friendly

The Guardian - AU

PM rips Pheu Thai over Thaksin

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was locked in a fierce debate with the opposition on the first day of the no-confidence motion as he challenged the Pheu Thai Party to bring two former prime ministers in self-exile abroad back to solve the country's problems.

Bangkok Post

Anutin: Don't be too concerned about cannabis

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told the House of Representatives on Tuesday that being overly concerned with cannabis use would only delay national development.

Bangkok Post

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China threatens 'strong measures' if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China says it will take “resolute and strong measures" should the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan

The Independent UK

Democrats say voters are watching the Jan. 6 hearings, but it's not their top issue

Voters are more concerned with inflation, according to Democrats in competitive races who are trying to gauge how the hearings will affect November's midterms.

WEKU

US Congress Supports Sudanese in their Democratic Aspirations

The US House passed a resolution condemning last October’s military coup in Sudan and calling for restoring the country’s constitutional leaders. The bill was unanimously approved in the Senate and House of Representatives. Democratic Representative Kathy Manning said the Sudanese junta has aligned itself with the Kremlin and given Russian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

House votes 219-210 in favor of abortion rights bill; chance of passage slim in Senate

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives Friday voted along party lines to restore abortion rights nationwide, but the measure has no chance of passing the evenly divided Senate.

Tribune News Service

House approves pair of bills to protect abortion access after collapse of Roe v Wade

The US House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at protecting abortion access across the US, the chamber’s first legislative attempts to bolster reproductive healthcare and secure abortion rights in the wake of the US Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe v Wade.

The Independent UK

U.S. House backs measure that would restrict sale of F-16s to Turkey

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that would create a new hurdle for President Joe Biden's plan to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.

Reuters

Big Day In Congress: Psychedelics & Cannabis Research Amendments Approved As Part Of Must-Pass Defense Bill

The House of Representatives approved two psychedelics research amendments and a measure requiring a military study into cannabis-related enforcement discrimination in the armed services, reported Marijuana Moment.

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The Guardian - US

Democrats are certain to lose seats in the midterms. But how many – and why?

The outcome seems certain. How we get there is the question

Bangkok Post

Seri Ruam Thai wins Lampang by-election

The Seri Ruam Thai Party led by Sereepisuth Temeeyaves looks set to win an additional seat in the House of Representatives with unofficial results showing its candidate Detthawee Sriwichai the clear winner in Sunday's by-election in Lampang's constituency 4.

The Guardian - US

Sarah Palin hits comeback trail with fellow loose cannon Trump at her side

The former vice-presidential candidate, who prefigured the rise of the Maga movement, is running for Alaska’s sole seat in the House of Representatives

Bangkok Post

Prayut faces censure but eyes keeping power in 2023 election

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is encountering another tough test that could oust him from power in the final stretch of his four-year term as he is set to face a fourth no-confidence motion later this month.

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Ballotpedia

28 Missourian candidates completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey in the first week of July

Below are a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey since July 1, 2022. To read each candidate’s full responses, click their name at the bottom of the article.

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2022 Upper House Election / Calls growing for online voting among expatriates

Complicated procedures involved in overseas voting have been cited as a reason why the turnout among Japanese citizens living abroad has typically been low, but from this year, Japanese expatriates have been able to register on the overseas electoral roll online via diplomatic establishments.

Ballotpedia

Supreme Court ruling completes redistricting for 2022 elections

Welcome to the Wednesday, July 6, Brew.

Bangkok Post

Chemical bill needs push

On Monday, an environmental conservation network submitted a letter to the House of Representatives to resubmit a "Pollutant Release and Transfer Register" (PRTR) bill after it was rejected last year by the cabinet.

Reason

Political Momentum Slippery Slopes

[For the last month, I've been serializing my 2003 Harvard Law Review article, The Mechanisms of the Slippery Slope, and I'm finishing it up this week.] Following the passage of the Brady Bill by the House of Representatives in 1991, the pro-gun-control movement was jubilant, not only savoring its victory…

ABC News

Barnaby Joyce says Labor's 2022 primary vote was its lowest since 1910. Is that correct?

Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce says Labor's primary vote at the 2022 election was its lowest since 1910. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

AAP

Gender balance calls for coalition parties

Liberal Party and Nationals leaders appear to have rejected calls for gender quotas despite female voters abandoning the coalition at the federal election.

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