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Why the breakdown of stimulus talks is doubly painful for schools: no money and added uncertainty

  • August 17, 2020
by Matt Barnum, Chalkbeat. “Why the breakdown of stimulus talks is doubly painful for schools: no money and added uncertainty”…
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‘Indefensible and disgusting’: Senate departs for 3-Day weekend as unemployment benefits expire for 30 million

  • July 31, 2020
by Jake Johnson, Common Dreams The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate has adjourned for a three-day weekend as enhanced unemployment payments are…
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EPA auto emissions rollback will be investigated

  • July 28, 2020
The EPA Inspector General initiated a probe of the agency’s rollback of auto emissions and fuel efficiency regulations, it announced…
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Schools that don’t physically reopen would lose out on most funding under Republican stimulus bill

  • July 28, 2020
By Matt Barnum and Sarah Darville, Chalkbeat. “Schools that don’t physically reopen would lose out on most funding under Republican…
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White, wealthy Houstonians criticize flood-control prioritization of vulnerable communities

  • July 27, 2020
White Republicans are criticizing a plan by the Harris County Commissioners Court to prioritize investment of flood control funds in…
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McConnell laughs when asked if COVID-19 bill will pass by end of next week—when jobless benefits expire for 30M

  • July 22, 2020
By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell laughed Tuesday when asked whether he expects Congress to pass…
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5 times Supreme Court Justice Roberts was true to the Constitution—thereby angering Trump fans

  • July 4, 2020
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has blocked the Trump administration’s legal efforts, either by remaining true to the constitution…
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8 reasons Trump’s push to kill the Affordable Care Act is such a cruel move

  • June 27, 2020
Ignoring the advice of his top aides, President Trump plowed ahead in his quest to eliminate Obamacare. In a filing…
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Twitter users shed Tweets of joy over landmark SCOTUS decision on gay and transgender civil rights

  • June 16, 2020
In a huge step forward for gay and transgender people’s civil rights, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6-3…
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9 reasons why Washington D.C. deserves statehood

  • June 15, 2020
The District of Columbia is home to 700,000 people who are not represented in the House of Representatives or the…
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