Bipartisan lawmakers on push to aid ski industry
As climate change threatens the economic viability of ski resorts, Reps. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) are working on bipartisan efforts to protect ski areas and outdoor spaces. On Wednesday, March 29 at 1:15 p.m. ET, The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with the two lawmakers about their work to protect a more than $20 billion industry that provides jobs and recreation.
By Washington Post LiveHouse Intelligence leaders on China, Russia and bipartisanship
House Intelligence Committee Chair Michael Turner (R-Ohio) and ranking Democrat Jim Himes (Conn.) have pledged to minimize partisan rancor and refocus the panel’s attention on oversight. On Tuesday, March 7 at 11:00 a.m. ET, The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with the lawmakers about their assessment of U.S.-China relations, Russia’s war in Ukraine and possible areas of bipartisan cooperation.
By Washington Post LiveBipartisan lawmakers on push for national paid family leave
As the new Congress forms its legislative agenda, Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-Okla.) and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) are working on a national paid family leave bill. On Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 11:00 a.m. ET, The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell speaks with the two lawmakers about the prospects for bipartisan cooperation on paid family leave and why they believe the policy would benefit families as well as the economy.
By Washington Post LiveLeading Senate negotiators on bill to protect same-sex marriages
Congress has just passed legislation that would enshrine marriage equality in federal law, granting protections to same-sex and interracial couples. On Monday, Dec. 12 at 3:00 p.m. ET, join Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in conversation with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell about the months of negotiations to pass the landmark bill and the prospects for other bipartisan cooperation in the lame-duck Congress.
By Washington Post LiveSeth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen on their caregiving advocacy and experiences
Actor Seth Rogen and filmmaker Lauren Miller Rogen have lobbied Congress for a national paid family and medical leave policy that includes bolstering support for elder care. On Thursday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. ET, join The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell for a conversation with the couple about how their personal experiences as caregivers have informed their advocacy and the prospects for bipartisan cooperation on the issue in the new Congress.
By Washington Post LiveKey lawmakers on data protection and privacy legislation
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is considering new consumer privacy legislation that would allow Americans greater control over who can access their personal information online. On Thursday, Sept. 29 at 11:00 a.m. ET, join The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell for a conversation with the committee’s chair Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) and ranking member Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), about the prospects for a bipartisan bill and the future of tech regulation.
By Washington Post LiveSens. Shelley Moore Capito and Kirsten Gillibrand on state of bipartisanship
Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) have worked together on issues from the war in Ukraine to broadband legislation to the recent baby formula shortage. On Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. ET, join The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell for a conversation with the two senators about playing together in the upcoming Congressional Women’s Softball Game, the state of bipartisanship and their legislative priorities.
By Washington Post LiveTwo key members of Congress on their mental health legislation
Their bipartisan legislation is focused on helping the millions of Americans suffering from mental health issues and forms of addiction. Join Washington Post Live on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 1:00 p.m. ET as Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and Rep. Ann Kuster (D-N.H.) talk about their effort to simplify access to mental health insurance coverage and opioid treatment prescriptions.
By Washington Post LiveTwo key senators on their legislation to help the U.S. semiconductor sector
The U.S. semiconductor industry is trying to become more competitive with China and bring chip manufacturing back to the United States. As new legislation advances through Congress, two key senators are pushing for Congress to act now. Join Washington Post Live on Tuesday, July 26 at 4:10 p.m. ET to hear how Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) hope to help American businesses with manufacturing and advanced technologies, bolster national security and get their bill to President Biden soon for his signature.
By Washington Post LiveSens. Shaheen and Tillis discuss the latest news out of Ukraine and NATO’s renewed significance
In the premiere interview of Washington Post Live’s “Across the Aisle,” Sens. Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Tillis (R-N.C.) talk with The Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell on Wednesday, June 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET about working together as co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, their upcoming bipartisan congressional delegation to the NATO summit in Madrid and the latest news out of Ukraine.
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