The Week on the Hill

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The Week on the Hill - April 8, 2022 Apr 08, 2022

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Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first Black woman confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. But broadly bipartisan Senate votes for a president’s high court nominee are themselves -- history. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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Week on the Hill - April 1, 2022 Apr 02, 2022

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President Joe Biden is struggling to ease Americans’ pain at the gas pump, while congressional Democrats put forward a flurry of legislative proposals. WTOP spoke with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger about gas prices and infrastructure initiatives, as federal dollars begin to flow from legislation passed by Congress. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill: March 25, 2022 Mar 25, 2022

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Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces key votes involving her confirmation in the coming weeks, following some grueling questioning before the Senate Judiciary Committee. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - March 18, 2022 Mar 18, 2022

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Members of Congress stand ready to keep providing Ukraine as much military equipment as it needs, while the country battles Russia. Their support has only been solidified by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime, virtual address to lawmakers. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - March 11, 2022 Mar 11, 2022

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The U.S. and its allies keep turning the economic screws on Russia, and Congress has approved billions of dollars in assistance for Ukraine. But while there's been bipartisan support to help Ukraine in its struggle against the Russian invasion, lawmakers are sharply divided over who's to blame for the highest gas prices in U.S. history. WTOP's Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has more in "The Week on The Hill" podcast.

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The Week on the Hill - March 4, 2022 Mar 04, 2022

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There’s growing concern in Congress over Russia’s continuing military advance across Ukraine, as well as the takeover of Europe’s largest nuclear plant. Lawmakers are vowing to take every step necessary to punish Russian leader Vladimir Putin. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - Feb. 18, 2022 Feb 18, 2022

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President Joe Biden says he's convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine. Russia aggression against Ukraine has galvanized the U.S. and its European allies. Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, weighs in on the threat moving forward. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill - Feb. 11, 2022 Feb 11, 2022

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President Joe Biden’s approval rating keeps falling as prices at the grocery store and gas pump keep rising with inflation. The White House and Congress are trying to address the issue, along with supply chain challenges, but solutions seem to be scarce. WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill: Feb. 4, 2022 Feb 04, 2022

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A congressional committee is cranking up the heat on the NFL to provide more information about the investigation into sexual harassment of women who worked for the newly renamed Washington Commanders football team. Why is Congress involved and what are the issues? WTOP’s Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has details on “The Week on the Hill.”

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The Week on the Hill: Jan. 21, 2022 Jan 21, 2022

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The White House and congressional Democrats are trying to regroup after recent legislative setbacks to get President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda back on track. So, what’s ahead? WTOP’s Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the Hill.”

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