Critics of the filibuster rule argue it creates inefficiency and gridlock, but in comments to OSV News, pro-life advocates cautioned against eliminating it.
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House approves funding package to end government shutdown; Trump signs measure into law
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonOnce signed by the president, it will end what was the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, which reached its 43rd day Nov. 12.
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Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonFormer House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic and the first woman elected to that role, announced Nov. 6 she will not seek re-election to Congress in 2026.
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Bishops urge lawmakers to protect Medicaid as Senate considers Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the Senate began its consideration of a sweeping package for President Donald Trump’s agenda, the U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders urged lawmakers not to cut …
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US lawmakers push anti-discrimination bill to protect pregnancy resource centers
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenU.S. House bill aims to protect more than 2,700 pregnancy resource centers nationwide from federal and state interference.
