Politics
Senate Votes on Key Bills; Lobbyist Nominations Begin
The Senate is considering several important bills, including the Ratepayer Protection Act and a bill restricting lawmakers from trading stocks. Simultaneously, The Hill will start accepting nominations for its annual Top Lobbyists list.
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The Hill
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a bill sponsored by vulnerable GOP incumbent Sen. Pete Ricketts (Neb.) to restrict members of Congress from buying new stocks of publicly traded companies, arguing the legislation didn’t go far enough to crack down on possible corruption. The Stop Insider Tradin
2026-09-30 16:56 UTC
The Hill
Plus: 🔦Schmitt stays in the spotlight {beacon} It’s Wednesday, and the Senate is busy. In today's issue: Latest on Ratepayer Protection Act Schmitt stays in the limelight Iran targets U.S. midterms Ken Griffin's $3 billion donation Programming note: We're Joshua Feldstein and Abigai
2026-09-30 16:58 UTC
The Hill
The Hill will soon start accepting nominations for its annual Top Lobbyists list! Slated to release in early December, the list highlights the most impactful lobbyists at firms, companies, trade associations and advocacy groups. Starting Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, nominations can be submitted using th
2026-09-30 16:58 UTC