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Jamie Dupree: Georgia Republican eyes ‘third rail’ of American politics
U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick said lawmakers need to discuss changing Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare to save money.
Jamie Dupree: Donald Trump readies new GOP tack on spending
It didn’t take long for President-elect Donald Trump's plans for steep budget cuts to run into some turbulence.
Jamie Dupree: Congress treads water in lame duck
The 118th Congress is playing out its final days, and it still has unfinished business.
Jamie Dupree: The return of an important tradition
President Joe Biden met with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office this week, a nod to governmental norms.
Jamie Dupree: GOP looks for major change with Trump 2.0
Now that Donald Trump has won the White House. GOP lawmakers are already dreaming big about changes they would like to make.
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Jamie Dupree: Major change in Congress not on the ballot in the South
While polls consistently show that Americans have a dismal view of Congress, incumbent lawmakers often win reelection at rates of over 90%.
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Jamie Dupree: Farm Bill troubles showcase failures in Congress
Once again, GOP leaders in Congress couldn’t get the Farm Bill to the House floor and many farm policy provisions expired on Oct. 1.
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Jamie Dupree: GOP allies mum on Trump tariff threats
Donald Trump's talk of tariffs has raised concerns from groups representing farmers, who could be caught in the crossfire of a trade war.
Jamie Dupree: Conspiracy theories overshadow Hurricane Helene response
Relief work for Hurricane Helene faces what might be best described as a witches’ brew of conspiracy theories and election year politics.
Jamie Dupree: The GOP answer that must not be given
In this week's debate, JD Vance chose not to answer a direct question about the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.