bipartisan /tags/bipartisan bipartisan en-US WLRN Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT A bipartisan group of lawmakers is raising concerns about the danger of social media /state/2023-02-27/a-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-is-raising-concerns-about-the-danger-of-social-media Experts warn digital technology and social media are having a negative impact on children’s mental health. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-27/a-bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-is-raising-concerns-about-the-danger-of-social-media Brendan Brown The House has passed the gun control bill. The next stop is Biden's desk /news/2022-06-23/the-house-has-passed-the-gun-control-bill-the-next-stop-is-bidens-desk The House approved the bipartisan bill 234-193 exactly one month after a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. It's the first gun control measure to come out of Congress in nearly three decades. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:15:00 GMT /news/2022-06-23/the-house-has-passed-the-gun-control-bill-the-next-stop-is-bidens-desk NPR Washington Desk Senators reach final bipartisan agreement on a gun safety bill /news/2022-06-21/senators-reach-final-bipartisan-agreement-on-a-gun-safety-bill The bill would incentivize states to pass red flag laws and expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, among other measures. It's expected to have enough support to pass the Senate. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:02:51 GMT /news/2022-06-21/senators-reach-final-bipartisan-agreement-on-a-gun-safety-bill Kelsey Snell 5 takeaways from Biden's State of the Union address /news/national-politics/2022-03-02/5-takeaways-from-bidens-state-of-the-union-address The president painted an optimistic view of life amid the pandemic in front of a Congress that appeared to be more unified than in recent years. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:03:46 GMT /news/national-politics/2022-03-02/5-takeaways-from-bidens-state-of-the-union-address Domenico Montanaro Senators aim to rewrite child safety rules on social media /news/2022-02-16/senators-aim-to-rewrite-child-safety-rules-on-social-media The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act comes amid mounting frustration in Washington that apps like Instagram and YouTube aren't doing enough to protect their youngest users. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:53:21 GMT /news/2022-02-16/senators-aim-to-rewrite-child-safety-rules-on-social-media Shannon Bond There are election reforms that both Democrats and Republicans seem to like /2022-02-01/there-are-election-reforms-that-both-democrats-and-republicans-seem-to-like After failing to pass a voting rights bill, Democrats in Congress haven't made their next move clear. Bipartisan talks have begun over smaller measures that election experts still see as necessary. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:10:00 GMT /2022-02-01/there-are-election-reforms-that-both-democrats-and-republicans-seem-to-like Miles Parks A proposal getting bipartisan support seeks to protect Florida workers from heat-related sickness /news/2022-01-20/a-proposal-getting-bipartisan-support-seeks-to-protect-florida-workers-from-heat-related-sickness An effort that seeks to reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in Florida is getting bipartisan support. The legislation targets agriculture and other industries with outdoor workers. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:41:02 GMT /news/2022-01-20/a-proposal-getting-bipartisan-support-seeks-to-protect-florida-workers-from-heat-related-sickness Gina Jordan Biden's plan to stop surprise medical bills faces bipartisan pushback in Congress /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-17/bidens-plan-to-stop-surprise-medical-bills-faces-bipartisan-pushback-in-congress Congress passed a law last year to shield patients from surprise out-of-network medical charges. But many doctors in the House now say the way the law is to be implemented unfairly favors insurers. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:29:48 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-17/bidens-plan-to-stop-surprise-medical-bills-faces-bipartisan-pushback-in-congress By Michael McAuliff, Michael McAuliff Senators Push Infrastructure Bill A Step Closer To Passage /news/2021-08-09/senators-push-infrastructure-bill-a-step-closer-to-passage Senators hoisted the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package over another hurdle late Sunday, despite a few holdouts trying to derail one of President Biden's top priorities. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:19:51 GMT /news/2021-08-09/senators-push-infrastructure-bill-a-step-closer-to-passage The Associated Press The $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Is In. Next Up: Amendments And Votes /news/2021-08-02/its-in-and-big-senators-unveil-1t-infrastructure-proposal The over 2,700-page bipartisan bill, finalized Sunday night, includes money for roads, transit systems and high-speed internet access. It's the first phase of President Biden's infrastructure plan. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:19:05 GMT /news/2021-08-02/its-in-and-big-senators-unveil-1t-infrastructure-proposal The Associated Press, Claudia Grisales