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Senate Democrats largely keep gavel rules intact; House caucus may vote next week - Roll Call

Democrats in the Senate rejected new limits on committee chairs while a House Democratic term limit proposal may be considered next week.

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Amid talk of generational change, Democrats eye committee leaders - Roll Call

House and Senate Democrats are weighing rule changes that would set limits for serving as committee leaders.

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Here’s who won 2022’s most competitive Senate races

With control of the Senate hanging in the balance, both parties fought hard to gain ground, or at least maintain their seats. Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden loomed over several of the Senate races. Here is a rundown of who won the most competitive races, based on…

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Patty Murray defeats Tiffany Smiley in US Senate race

SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray won a sixth term Tuesday night, defeating her Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, a victory that will place Murray among the longest-serving senators in American history.

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Patty Murray leads Tiffany Smiley in US Senate race

SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, seeking to win a sixth term that would place her among the longest-serving senators in American history, led Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley 58% to 42%, as Tuesday night’s results began to roll in.

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Veteran Murray and newcomer Smiley battle for US Senate seat

Republican Tiffany Smiley is seeking to oust U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Democratic stalwart who has gone from the upstart “mom in tennis” shoes to one of her party’s most powerful officeholders in her nearly 30 years in the Senate

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Why aren't more moms running for office? One group is hoping to change that

Only 5.3% of all state legislators and 7% of members of Congress are women with children under the age of 18, according to a report by a group dedicated to getting mothers elected to public office.

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Midterms’ final stretch marked by fights in unexpected places

WASHINGTON — At the outset of this election cycle, Oregon’s new 6th District was considered such a good opportunity for Democrats to pick up a House seat that outside groups invested $16.7 million to influence their party’s primary.

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Midterms’ final stretch marked by fights in unexpected places - Roll Call

Some Democrats and Republicans face suddenly competitive races, while other candidates are in better shape than expected.

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Welcome to widening America, land of rattlesnake Republicans and disengaged Democrats

As the midterms approach, the everyday mood and the numbers are not going the way of the Democrats, while the Republicans are all energy and audacity.

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Who can lift up Congress? Maybe dogs - Roll Call

Capitol Hill may be buttoned up, but not when it comes to pets. Dogs are everywhere, enhancing mental health and watching history unfold.

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Harris visits Seattle, touts electric school buses, infrastructure bill

SEATTLE — Vice President Kamala Harris, in Seattle on Wednesday, announced that nearly $1 billion has been awarded to school districts throughout the country to replace older school buses with newer electric and cleaner-running models.

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Government awarding $1 billion to schools for electric buses

Nearly 400 school districts spanning all 50 states are receiving grants totaling nearly $1 billion to purchase nearly 2,500 “clean” school buses under a new federal program

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Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

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Former allies, Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley face off for US Senate

SEATTLE — Sen. Patty Murray was locked in her office in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 when she said she decided to run for a sixth term. If she wins she would be among the longest serving senators in U.S. history.

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Poll: In Washington's Senate race, Patty Murray still leads but Tiffany Smiley closes gap

SEATTLE — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray holds an 8-point lead over Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley in a new poll commissioned by The Seattle Times and partners, a result that shows Smiley gaining 10 points since a similar poll taken in July.

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Congressional fundraising climate favors Democrats

WASHINGTON — New filings from House and Senate candidates show Democrats drew strong financial support from contributors this summer and early fall, especially in battleground races for the Senate.

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Congressional fundraising climate favors Democrats - Roll Call

Fundraising in the third quarter showed strong support for Democratic candidates, especially in battleground Senate races.

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Collins set for top GOP spot on Defense appropriations panel

WASHINGTON — In the next Congress, Susan Collins of Maine is expected to be the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Committee’s powerful Defense panel, sources say.

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Collins set for top GOP spot on Defense appropriations panel - Roll Call

Maine senator Susan Collins is poised to become the Republican on the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.

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Jill Biden tells Seattle audience of helping a friend after an abortion in the 1960s

SEATTLE — First lady Jill Biden spoke about abortion in strikingly personal terms at a fundraiser in Seattle on Saturday, describing how she helped a friend recover from the procedure when it was illegal, a half century ago, as she assailed Republicans for trying to pass state and national abortion…

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Mark Z. Barabak: Is abortion issue a lifeline that saves the Senate for Democrats? This race offers a test case

Back when it seemed a huge Republican wave was building, Washington Sen. Patty Murray was among those who faced the prospect of being swept away.

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Lawmakers strike deal on FDA user fee bill

WASHINGTON — Senate committee leaders have struck an agreement to reauthorize five-year user fee deals for the Food and Drug Administration, although details of a broader stopgap government spending bill remain unfinished.

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At the Races: Cop votes and crime ads - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Lawmakers strike deal on 'practically clean' FDA user fee bill - Roll Call

The reauthorization is expected to hitch a ride on the short-term government funding bill Congress is expected to take up next week.

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