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Apr 30 2021
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Biden Responds To Sen. Tim Scott: 'I Don't Think The American People Are Racist'
President Biden says America is not a racist country, but that Black Americans have been left behind and "we have to deal with it."
In an interview on NBC's Today show that aired Friday, Biden was asked about the remarks Wednesday by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., who delivered the Republican response to the president's address to a joint session of Congress.
Scott, the Senate's only
NPR (Online News)May 28 2021
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Senate GOP blocks Jan. 6 commission, likely dooming independent investigation
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a bill that would form an independent commission to probe the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the first filibuster of the year by the chamber's 50-vote minority.
The 54-35 vote, with six Republicans breaking ranks to join every Democrat in favor, came after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell lobbied his members forcefully against the House-passed commission
PoliticoJan 20 2022
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A ‘Biden boom’? Inflation makes economy feel like a bust to many.
It’s the kind of record any president would envy. Economic growth in 2021 is forecast to have reached a 38-year high. Jobs are being added at a historic pace. The administration – and some others – are calling it the “Biden boom.”
But the American public is skeptical. After one year in office, President Joe Biden’s approval rating is slipping to lows that Donald Trump experienced for
Christian Science MonitorJan 17 2019
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Is Gillette’s New Ad Biased Against Men, or Championing Needed Social Change?
Here’s a rundown of both sides of the Gillette razor ad debate. Some are decrying the advertisement as being biased against men, while others are applauding the company’s efforts to affect social change.
AllSidesDec 20 2018
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Trump ‘at this moment’ opposes deal to avert shutdown, wants more border funding
President Trump will not commit to signing legislation that would avoid a partial government shutdown on Saturday, his press secretary said, further roiling a chaotic debate that is splintering the Republican Party.
Washington PostNov 12 2014
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Remember Who Held Election's Purse Strings As Congress Sets 2015 Agenda
Following the Republican wave that swept away the Democratic Senate majority last week, reporters, advocates and pundits debated the efficacy of the estimated $3.7 billion in political spending shelled out over the past 22 months.
Articles pondered whether all the money spent even mattered. Billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer's funds were widely deemed wasted, as were the millions
HuffPostMar 08 2022
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Ukraine evacuates civilians from besieged city as 2 million flee Russian assault
Ukraine evacuated residents from a besieged city Tuesday along the first safe corridor established with Russia since Moscow invaded its democratic neighbor nearly two weeks ago, sparking a humanitarian crisis and an exodus of refugees that has now reached 2 million.
The Russian assault has stalled on the ground but brought increasing devastation from the air, leaving cities from
NBC News DigitalSep 23 2020
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Senate Republicans release report on Hunter Biden's 'problematic' business ties
Two Senate Republicans released a report on Wednesday detailing Joseph R. Biden’s alleged conflicts of interest tied to his son Hunter Biden’s business dealings in countries where the former vice president was wielding considerable influence at the time.
Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Charles E. Grassley of Iowa released the anticipated report with less than a week to go until the
Washington TimesMay 31 2022
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McCormick wants hand recount in Pennsylvania with GOP Senate primary unresolved
Republican Senate contender David McCormick is headed back to court in Pennsylvania to request a hand recount across a dozen counties as his campaign complained of irregularities and confusion over uncounted ballots.
The McCormick campaign was in the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Tuesday asking that counties be compelled to count mail-in ballots received on time but without the
Washington ExaminerNov 24 2020
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Sen. Feinstein to Step Down from Judiciary Committee After Backlash from Progressives
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) revealed on Monday afternoon that she will step down as Democrats’ highest-ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The California Democrat faced an abundance of scrutiny from progressive lawmakers and activists for her civil behavior toward Justice Amy Coney Barrett during her confirmation hearings in October. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY
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