New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to mobilize her followers to oppose Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s acceptance of the House GOP funding bill, expressing outrage and betrayal at the Senate Democrats’ decision to move forward. She is focused on preventing her party from accepting the bill and has been vocal in urging Democrats to pressure their senators. Some House Democrats are so upset with Schumer’s decision that they are encouraging Ocasio-Cortez to run against him in a primary, with even centrist Democrats willing to support her candidacy.
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Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
Alan K. Simpson, a former Republican senator from Wyoming, died at 93 after struggling to recover from a broken hip and complications from frostbite. Known for his folksy demeanor and controversial remarks, Simpson championed immigration reforms and conservative Supreme Court candidates, while clashing with women's groups, environmentalists, and the press. He had a tumultuous youth, but redeemed himself through a successful political career and bipartisan efforts on issues like immigration and abortion rights. Full Article
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