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