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Senate Critiques Privacy Rules in Controversial Budget Bill

2/25/2026

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Senate Critiques Government

The Canadian Senate plans to criticize the government over privacy rules for political parties in Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-4.
Senators said the House of Commons did not adequately consider these provisions.
The Senate finance committee approved the bill but noted the lack of unanimous consent.
In the District of Columbia, Attorney General Brian Schwalb said Congress failed to repeal a local tax bill, risking revenue losses for the city.

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Lawmakers Authorize Firearms

The bill authorizes carrying firearms statewide, including in courtrooms, for Iowa lawmakers and the attorney general.
The move responds to rising threats against judges and lawmakers.
It increases penalties for threatening public officials and for sharing their personal information.
Additional measures to protect public officials are being considered, including home security funding for political candidates, amid concerns following violent incidents in Minnesota.

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Senate Critiques Government

The Canadian Senate plans to criticize the government over privacy rules for political parties in Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-4.
Senators said the House of Commons did not adequately consider these provisions.
The Senate finance committee approved the bill but noted the lack of unanimous consent.
In the District of Columbia, Attorney General Brian Schwalb said Congress failed to repeal a local tax bill, risking revenue losses for the city.

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