Decision could allow state legislatures more leeway in updating voting laws. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday for the cases of Brnovich v. DNC and the…
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Wind Advisories Issued for Northeastern U.S.
National Weather Service warns of high winds and dangerous wind chills. The National Weather Service issued wind advisories for the Northeastern U.S. on Monday. Over 100,000 people across…
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Cardona Confirmed as Education Secretary
He wants students returned to classrooms. The Senate voted 64-33 on Tuesday to confirm Miguel Cardona as the Secretary of Education. He has been education commissioner in Connecticut…
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Legislators Consider Oil and Gas Reforms
They are looking for more regulations on leasing and environmental issues. A number of bills have been introduced in Congress, led by, among others, Representative Katie Porter of…
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House Introduces Election Reform Bill
If approved, bill could mark largest changes to voting in decades. Debate began this week on a new bill introduced by the House of Representatives designed to adjust…
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President Biden Meets with Mexican President
Leaders to discuss migration, COVID-19, economy, and national security. President Biden met virtually with Mexican President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday, allowing the two leaders to discuss…
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Census Bureau and HUD Show Increase in Home Sales
January 2021 residential sales higher than estimated. This past week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau released a joint report with statistics…
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COVID Hospitalizations Lowest Since November
Number now below 50,000, tracking group says. Hospitalizations related to the coronavirus are at their lowest level since early November of last year. Positive cases continue to decline…
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FDA Authorizes Third COVID Vaccine
Johnson and Johnson vaccine receives approval for emergency use. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization in the past few days for a third COVID-19…
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Senate Considers Minimum Wage Proposal
Incremental tax penalty proposed for large corporations. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon pitched an alternative to raising the minimum wage in a statement released on Friday. “As chair…
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