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Aug 12 2021
Headline Roundup
Census Bureau to Release 2020 Data That Will Guide Redistricting
On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released data from the 2020 Census that will guide redistricting. The results, which are being released late due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be used by states to redraw district lines for the U.S. House of Representatives based on where residents live. Democrats will control redistricting for 75 U.S. House seats in eight states; Republicans control
Associated Press Fact Check Washington Examiner ReutersMar 27 2020
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Coronavirus Pandemic Puts Stress on National Park System
National parks across the U.S. are experiencing intense pressure during the coronavirus pandemic, as millions of Americans seeking to escape virus-stricken urban centers flock into nature. Three of the country's most famous parks -- Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Great Smoky Mountains — shut their gates this week, while many others have appealed for permission to close amid employee and
Associated Press Washington Post Fox News (Online News)Mar 27 2020
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Trump Signs $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus
President Donald Trump signed a $2.2 trillion stimulus bill into law Friday afternoon, aimed at stabilizing the economy and American life amid the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The legislation — the largest of its kind in U.S. history — includes direct payments to individuals, increased unemployment benefits, and bailouts for small business and corporations.
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Associated Press CNN (Online News) Fox News (Online News)Jan 16 2021
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Biden's First Days In Office Will Focus On COVID-19, Economy, Climate
President-elect Joe Biden will sign approximately a dozen executive orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, and climate change during his first few weeks in office, according to a memo by Ron Klain, who is set to become the White House Chief of Staff. On day one, Biden would sign actions rejoining the United States to the Paris climate accord and reversing Trump's travel ban on
Reuters Washington Examiner New York Times (News)Feb 05 2022
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Pence Says Trump Is 'Wrong' For Suggesting He Could've Overturned 2020 Election
Former Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech on Friday that he had no legal authority to change the outcome of the 2020 election, rebuking the claim made by former President Donald Trump.
"President Trump is wrong," Pence said during his speech at a Federalist Society event in Florida. "Frankly there is almost no idea more un-American than the notion that any one person could
The Daily Caller CNN (Online News) Wall Street Journal (News)Mar 29 2023
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Overdose Reversal Drug Narcan Approved For Over-The-Counter Sale
The Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter sale of Emergent BioSolutions Inc's Narcan nasal spray, a drug commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses.
Key Quotes: FDA Commissioner Robert Califf issued a statement on the approval, stating it will “help improve access to naloxone, increase the number of locations where it’s available and help reduce opioid overdose deaths
Reuters Fox Business Associated PressJan 24 2023
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FDA Proposes Once-a-Year COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing a new approach to its COVID-19 immunization strategy that would turn the vaccine into an annual shot that targets the dominant strands of that year, similar to how the influenza vaccine is handled.
Key Quote: The FDA said many Americans now have “sufficient preexisting immunity” as a result of previous vaccinations and exposure to the virus
Fox News (Online News) Associated Press Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 10 2016
Perspectives Blog
President-Elect Trump
The election ended this week when Donald Trump was elected to the highest office in the land. Hillary Clinton received slightly more of the national vote, but Trump won outright in Electoral votes. There have been radically different reactions from the public from nationwide protests of "not my president" to widespread joy. The Republicans also maintained control of both the House and Senate,
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 19 2018
Perspectives Blog
Government Shutdown Looms
The government is potentially hours away from a shutdown if Democrats and Republicans are unable to compromise. The House passed a short-term spending bill that would keep the government open and continue funding the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which expires today. But Senate Democrats say they are unwilling to vote in favor unless it addresses the Deferred Action for Childhood John Gable, AllSides Co-founderAug 16 2023
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How Can The United States Tackle The Growing Fentanyl Crisis?
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 49, according to the Washington Post (Lean Left bias). What can be done?
Flooding the Market: A Reuters (Center bias) article described how fentanyl quickly became the opioid of choice for Mexican cartels, displacing heroin. Fentanyl’s rise to prominence is visible in U.S. Customs and Border Protection data. The article
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