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Jan 13 2022
News
Beto O'Rourke looks to put Greg Abbott on defense in early stages of Texas governor's race
Days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott officially launched his campaign for a third term by touting his hardline border policies and gaining the support of law enforcement groups, Democratic frontrunner Beto O'Rourke sought to refocus the race on human issues.
Speaking with reporters on a conference call Thursday, the former El Paso congressman hammered Abbott for his response to the
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Jul 16 2021
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CDC: Northwest heat wave led to major spike in emergency room visits
The unprecedented heat wave in the Pacific Northwest led to a major spike in emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses, according to a report published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Why it matters: Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S. during a typical year, and climate change is dramatically raising the risk of such events.
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Jul 12 2020
Background
Should face masks be mandatory nationwide?
Face masks have been at the center of a debate over the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic since the early days of the outbreak.
In March, public health officials told Americans not to buy masks because their effectiveness in preventing viral transmission was unproven and out of fear that there would be mask shortages for health care workers. A growing body of scientific evidence
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Jul 12 2020
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Should face masks be mandatory nationwide?
Face masks have been at the center of a debate over the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic since the early days of the outbreak.
In March, public health officials told Americans not to buy masks because their effectiveness in preventing viral transmission was unproven and out of fear that there would be mask shortages for health care workers. A growing body of scientific evidence
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Feb 10 2022
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Georgia Gov. Kemp gets GOP group's support as he faces Trump-backed primary challenge
The lead group dedicated to electing and reelecting Republican governors is taking an unprecedented step as it launches a major ad blitz in Georgia to support conservative Gov. Brian Kemp, who’s facing a serious primary challenge as he runs for reelection this year.
The Republican Governors Association (RGA0 on Wednesday announced that it’s spending over half a million dollars to run an
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Jul 23 2021
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Biden to Campaign in Virginia in Preview of Democrats’ 2022 Strategy
President Biden is returning to the campaign trail for a longtime political ally in Virginia and selling his infrastructure and economic plans around the country, offering an early look at Democrats’ political strategy heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
Mr. Biden on Friday will attend his first in-person campaign event since taking office on behalf of Democrat Terry McAuliffe, the
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Apr 28 2021
Analysis
The CDC updated masking guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans—here’s what you need to know
Over the past year, many of us have come to rely on our face masks. These trusty strips of cloth provide protection against the transmission of COVID-19, making everyday activities from grocery shopping to walks outside safer. But now, top U.S. medical officials say you may be able to rely on your mask a little less. If you’re fully vaccinated you no longer need to wear a mask outside unless
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Dec 08 2020
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This Is the Case That Could Bring Down Roe v. Wade
Amy Coney Barrett has only been a Supreme Court justice for a little over a month, but the high court is already facing a case that could give the conservative darling a chance to dismantle abortion rights across much of the United States.
The Supreme Court announced Monday that the justices will meet on Friday to talk about whether to hear the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
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Jan 12 2022
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Read Everything Joe Biden Said in His Speech About Voting Rights in Georgia
President Joe Biden gave a speech in Georgia on Tuesday urging Congress to pass the Freedom to Vote Act, stating that he was "tired of being quiet" when it comes to voter legislation.
The president, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, spoke on the grounds of Morehouse College, a historically African-American university, and emphasized the importance of getting the bill passed.
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Jul 14 2021
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Senate marijuana bill: Schumer, Democrats to introduce bill to federally decriminalize cannabis
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., plans to introduce legislation that would decriminalize marijuana on a federal level.
The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, a draft bill by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Schumer would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, allowing pot to be regulated and taxed.
Thirty-seven states have
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