Mandatory one-week vacation legislation lacks congressional support

By Kat Aaron

As Congress leaves town for the July 4th recess, a timely bill is languishing in the House: the Paid Vacation Act. ...

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"… agues have cosponsored the bill, Rep. Maurice Hinchey of New York and Rep. John Lewis of Georgia, and there is no companion legislation in the Senate.Not includ …"

Lobbyists tag along on civil rights tour

By Marina Walker Guevara

Alabama pilgrimage also provides chance to mingle with lawmakers

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Lewis":

"… to learn, to study and to be inspired," said the leader of the event, Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga.An examination of records by the Center for Public Integrity, howeve …"

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INSIDE WASHINGTON: Much ado on Hill about little

By The Associated Press

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Congress makes noise but few laws ahead in summer lead-up to Election Day

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Lewis":

"… g home Thursday night. "We are wasting time," thundered Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. In the Senate, where costs run about $17 million a we …"

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Voting rights battles re-emerge in the South

Photo ID laws and other new voting restrictions in a number of Southern states raise questions about impact on minorities.

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Lewis":

"… ied for the right to vote — friends of mine, colleagues of mine,” Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., said in a May 9 House floor speech on an amendment to cut federal …"