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politics1 hour ago•24 min saved

GOP Shortens September House Calendar Ahead of Midterms

House Republicans will cancel the final two weeks of the September pre-election schedule, sending members home by Sept. 17 and leaving only a brief return week before a post-election recess. Speaker Mike Johnson says the move is to focus on district work amid stalled Senate action and midterm campaigning, while Democrats (via Hakeem Jeffries) call it chaos. The update stream also covers internal leadership jockeying, opposition responses, and related policy debates (AI regulation proposals, data-center concerns).

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#democrats-republicans #house-republicans #legislative-calendar

politics3 years ago•6 min saved

"Government Shutdowns and the Environmental Benefits of Passive Cooling"

The advent of air conditioning in Washington, D.C. led to Congress staying in session longer, resulting in a shift in the legislative calendar and the need for new deadlines to pass spending bills. As the federal government expanded, the introduction of air conditioning improved productivity and allowed for uninterrupted work during hot summer months. However, the combination of a lengthy August recess and a September government funding deadline has put lawmakers under pressure to pass spending bills, leading to frequent government shutdowns. The first shutdown occurred in 1980, and since then, shutdowns have become more common due to political polarization and gridlock in Congress.

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#air-conditioning #congress #federal-spending