The Week on the Hill

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The Week on the Hill - July 8, 2022 Jul 08, 2022

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President Joe Biden sought to show that he’s committed to abortion rights, signing an executive order on Friday, and criticizing the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. It’s an effort to address Democrats’ concerns that he’s not doing enough to deal with the issue, which is the focus of a D.C. rally this weekend. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - July 1, 2022 Jul 01, 2022

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The latest Jan. 6 hearing related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol was the most explosive to date, and there will be more testimony in the weeks ahead. The House select committee is also concerned about the possibility of witness tampering as it moves forward. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - June 17, 2022 Jun 17, 2022

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More Jan. 6 hearings will be held in the coming week. Lawmakers on the panel have indicated they believe former President Donald Trump broke the law with actions that culminated in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. But it remains unclear if he will ultimately face any criminal charges. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill -- June 3, 2022 Jun 03, 2022

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President Biden has stepped up pressure on Congress to approve gun legislation in the wake of the latest mass shootings, as lawmakers prepare to return into session. But familiar hurdles remain, even as the killing continues and a Texas community buries children gunned down in their elementary school. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - May 27, 2022 May 27, 2022

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Congress – and the nation – are once again reeling in response to a mass shooting. This time, it’s the massacre at a Texas elementary school that claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers. Senate talks have began on gun legislation, but in light of past failed efforts, it’s unlikely new measures will be approved by lawmakers. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill: May 20, 2022 May 20, 2022

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The baby formula shortage in the U.S. has left many parents scrambling to feed their infants. It’s an issue that caught many by surprise and some members of Congress say that’s inexcusable. But while lawmakers have taken legislative action, store shelves aren’t going to be restocked overnight. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022

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Senate Democrats and Republicans agree that it’s critical to quickly approve nearly $40 billion in aid for Ukraine. But that aid package has been brought to a screeching halt by a single lawmaker. A deeper look into how that can happen from WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller, “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - May 6, 2022 May 06, 2022

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The unprecedented leak of a U.S. Supreme Court draft decision involving Roe v. Wade has led to an upcoming Senate vote related to abortion rights. The political shockwaves are still rocking Washington, as Democrats and Republicans try to assess how the pending high court decision will affect the midterm elections. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - April 29, 2022 Apr 29, 2022

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Congress has approved legislation aimed at speeding more military equipment to Ukraine, as lawmakers begin to consider the White House’s massive new aid package for Kyiv. And House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy weathers the latest political storm related to Jan. 6. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - April 22, 2022 Apr 22, 2022

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Congress is about to return into session amid the political intrigue swirling around House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, due to the release of audio involving him, former President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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