The ‘Samosa Caucus’ in US Congress and who belongs to it
With a handful of Indian-Americans either eyeing a seat in the US Congress or seeking re-election, there are hopes that the ‘Samosa Caucus’ may grow in numbers over the coming few months. The ‘Samosa Caucus’ is a nickname given to a group of
US Congress passes short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the elections.
The US Congress has overwhelmingly approved a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown. On Wednesday evening, the Senate voted 78-18 to pass the measure, following the House’s approval with a vote of 341-82. Opposition came solely from Republicans in both chambers,