In the wake of the Texas shooting that killed 26 people, last Sunday, gun control is a major topic in the halls of Capitol Hill. Congressman Steve Chabot, a Republican representing Ohio's first district, told Cheddar that new gun laws will not stop criminals from obtaining lethal weapons and committing crimes.
Meanwhile other politicians, have been advocating for tighter gun controls, as the nation has seen two deadly shootings in the span of a month.
The congressman is also Chairman of the Small Business Committee. He said on Tuesday that the republican's proposed tax plan will cut taxes for small businesses down to 25 percent.
The republican congressman, slammed fellow Ohio congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who told Cheddar last week that lowering the corporate tax rate will ultimately lead to more outsourcing.
"I think that comment is just ludicrous," Chabot said.
The government plays a key role in determining the colors of your food, and for that, we can thank the margarine wars of the late 19th century.
The Democratic-led House passed a bill that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation’s labor and civil rights laws.
Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo. 8th District), talked to Cheddar about his objections to the latest stimulus bill presented by Democrats.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week in a sign that layoffs may have eased, though claims remain at a historically high level.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has told Congress that the central bank will not begin raising interest rates until it believes its goals on maximum employment and inflation have been reached.
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
The U.S. Postal Service says it has chosen Oshkosh Defense to build its next-generation mail-delivery vehicle.
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence concluded its hearing on the massive SolarWinds hack.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell underscored the U.S. economy’s ongoing weakness Tuesday in remarks that suggested that the Fed sees no need to alter its ultra-low interest rate policies anytime soon.
Facebook says it will lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.
