House Passes ‘Liberty in Laundry Act’ as Lawmakers Push Back on Washer Efficiency Rules

Six Democrats joined all 209 Republicans in voting for the measure. The House of Representatives passed a bill on Dec. 10 to prohibit the secretary of energy and the Department of Energy (DOE) from issuing certain standards surrounding clothes washers. The Liberty in Laundry Act, introduced by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.), passed 215–200. Six Democrats—Reps.

Illinois man arrested, accused of attacking Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol grounds

Illinois man charged with attacking U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace Illinois man charged with attacking U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace 00:25 WASHINGTON (CBS) — An Illinois man was arrested Tuesday night on allegations of attacking Republican Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. U.S. Capitol Police said James McIntyre, 33, is facing a charge of