Senator expresses concerns about high death rate after Reuters report. An investigation by Reuters revealed that 7,571 deaths occurred at more than 500 jails between 2008 and 2019.…
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President Signs “PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act of 2019”
Legislation promotes tribal self-governance. President Trump signed the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act of 2019 bill this week. Introduced last year by Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota,…
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President Signs Bill Nullifying Tribal Restrictions
Supplemental Treaty of 1865 limited Native American rights in middle Oregon. This week President Trump signed a bill into law that nullifies the Supplemental Treaty between the United…
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President Trump’s Administration Continues Stimulus Talks
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says he is willing to negotiate his offer. The president’s administration announced Wednesday that it would be willing to increase the total cost of a…
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Speaker Suggests 25th Amendment Removal of President
She says COVID-19 rendered him unfit for office. Partisan lawmakers will be holding an event on Friday to discuss the 25th Amendment removal of President Donald Trump, Speaker…
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President Suspends COVID-19 Relief Talks
Plans to send stimulus checks after the election. President Trump announced on Tuesday that he had instructed his administration and Republican members of Congress to cease negotiations on…
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Economy Is Number One Election Issue, Voters Say
President promises more tax cuts, others cry for more federal aid. According to a new Gallup poll, registered voters ranked the economy as the top issue for the…
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COVID Relief Deal Remains Elusive
“We’re making progress,” Speaker Pelosi said Sunday. The prospects for another coronavirus relief deal in Congress before the November elections remains elusive. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary…
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Secretary Mnuchin Pledges Direct Aid Payments to Americans
Expects next round of relief to model CARES act. Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin announced on Wednesday that he had coordinated with members of Congress to assure that both…
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President Signs Stopgap Spending Bill
A government shutdown has been averted for the time being. On Thursday morning, President Trump signed a stopgap spending bill. The legislation allocates funding for the federal government…
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