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Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in is blocked by a partisan standoff—highlighting ongoing legislative gridlock. Despite her victory by a wide margin, the Republican speaker refuses to administer her oath, delaying her participation and her ability to sign an important petition. This showcases how procedural obstacles hinder new members amid political tensions. Read more from Michael Gold. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/us/politics/adelita-grijalva-house-epstein.html #MichaelGold #AdelitaGrijalva #Arizona #DemocraticRepresentative #RepublicanSpeaker #Congress #EpsteinPetition #Politics
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A Democratic representative just introduced the 'My Constituents Cannot Afford Rebellious Tantrums, Handle Your Shutdown Act' to halt congressional pay during a government shutdown
https://www.businessinsider.com/bill-for-halting-legislator-pay-mccarthy-shutdown-act-2023-9
#BusinessInsider #ShutdownAct #CongressionalPay #GovernmentShutdown #DemocraticRepresentative #ConstituentsAfford #Politics #News