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Nov 16 2023
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House Ethics Committee Releases Report on Rep. Santos, With Resolution for Expulsion Coming
On Thursday morning, the House Ethics Committee released its report on embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY), doing so in time with the projected date of on or before November 17. Investigators are recommending that the Committee refer Santos to the Department of Justice (DOJ). A statement from Chairman Michael Gust (R-AL) and Ranking Member Susan Wild (D-PA) noted there is "substantial evidence
TownhallOct 16 2014
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Recent Rulings Alter Voting Laws Ahead Of November Election
Election Day is two and a half weeks away and early voting has already started in many places. So here's a recap for all those trying to keep track of the flurry of last-minute legal activity involving state voting laws:
NPR (Online News)Oct 26 2023
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Mississippi man sentenced to federal prison on firearms conviction
A Mississippi man was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents, on March 24, 2022, Shermaine Monteil Burse, 27, of Jackson, was found in possession of a firearm by FBI agents and Jackson Police officers after an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in which Burse was a passenger. A firearm was found at
Magnolia State LiveNov 15 2023
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Pillen Appoints New State Senator
Nebraska has a new state senator. Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Fred Meyer of St. Paul to serve as the representative for District 41. He will fill the seat and complete the term of Senator Tom Briese, who was appointed as state treasurer following the departure of John Murante. “Fred has strong community ties and possesses a public servant mentality,” said Gov. Pillen. “He
KLINJul 13 2019
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‘This is tough stuff’: At Texas detention facility, Pence sees hundreds of migrants crammed with no beds
MCALLEN, Tex. — When Vice President Pence visited a migrant detention center here Friday, he saw nearly 400 men crammed behind caged fences with not enough room for them all to lie down on the concrete ground. There were no mats or pillows for those who found the space to rest. A stench from body odor hung stale in the air.
When reporters toured the facility before Pence, the men
Washington PostSep 21 2014
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Republicans, More Than Democrats, See 2014 Elections as Important
Democratic voters don’t appear to think the 2014 elections are as important as Republicans do.
With Republicans aiming to regain control of the Senate, three-quarters of GOP voters say this year’s congressional elections are much more important or somewhat more important than other elections, a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News/Annenberg survey finds.
Wall Street Journal (News)Oct 10 2014
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Obama to Hide Obamacare Rates Till After Election Day
HealthCare.gov, the online portal where millions of Americans must buy health insurance, will not display premiums for 2015 until after the 2014 elections, the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
Oct 26 2014
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Poll: GOP Expands Advantage Days Before Midterm Election
Republicans have expanded their advantage in the final days of the midterm campaign and now hold an 11-point lead among likely voters on the question of which party should control Congress, a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News/Annenberg survey finds.
Some 52% of likely voters in the survey said they wanted the election to produce a Republican-led Congress, while 41% favored Democratic
Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 15 2023
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New date set for Bridgeport Mayoral Primary
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) – The city of Bridgeport will hold its new primary for the mayor’s office on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
The primary will pit challenger John Gomes against incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim.
If John Gomes wins the primary, a new general election would take place on February 27, 2024.
A judge ordered a new primary after allegations of absentee ballot fraud
WFSBOct 29 2023
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ Box Office: All the Records Shattered in Opening Weekend
“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” Universal and Blumhouse‘s terrifying adaptation of the popular video game, made a killing in its box office debut with $78 million in North America and $130 million globally. For a $20 million-budgeted horror film that landed simultaneously on streaming (in this case, the NBCUniversal-owned service Peacock), these ticket sales would have been significant by the end
Variety