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Jan 05 2022
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Should the US Raise the Minimum Wage?
Twenty-six U.S. states plan to raise the minimum wage in 2022. Should the federal government follow suit?
California and parts of New York, including New York City, already have the country's highest minimum wage at $15/hour. Ten other states, including Florida, Massachusetts and Illinois, plan to reach a statewide $15 minimum wage in the next few years. Georgia and Wyoming share the
Axios Washington Examiner NYNMediaDec 19 2022
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Jan. 6 Committee Recommends Criminal Charges Against Trump
The House of Representatives' select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot voted unanimously Monday to refer former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice (DOJ) on at least four criminal charges.
The Details: The recommended charges include conspiracy to make a false statement, attempting to "incite," "assist" or "aid or comfort" an insurrection, obstruction
National Review (News) Axios NBC News (Online)May 06 2019
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Cory Booker Unveils Gun Control Plan
Democratic presidential hopeful Cory Booker unveiled a gun control plan which would require individuals to obtain a federal license in order to purchase a firearm.
CBS News (Online) Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 12 2022
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Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Unsealed; Trump Investigated for Potential Espionage Act Violations
A federal judge unsealed the search warrant executed by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago following the Justice Department's request.
The warrant indicated that the FBI was investigating former President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice and potential violations of the Espionage Act. The warrant authorized federal agents to seize “physical documents with classification markings,”
The Guardian Fox News (Online News) The HillDec 16 2018
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Healthcare Debate Moves to Main Spotlight
A federal judge in Texas ruled the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional on Friday. This decision has sparked different reactions and opinions across the board for politicians.
Washington Times USA TODAY New York Times (News)Jun 13 2023
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Are Stocks in a Bull Market? Investors Divided as S&P 500 Rises
The S&P 500 stock index rose over 20% from its previous low in October, leading some investors to predict a new period of stock market gains. Others aren’t so convinced.
The Details: A “bull market” is conventionally defined as a 20% rise in stock prices from a previous low. A “bear market” — like the one the S&P 500 entered in June 2022 — is the inverse, a 20% drop from a
CNBC Fox Business AxiosJan 29 2024
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What to Know as 2024 Tax Season Begins
The 2024 tax season begins today.
Deadline and Extensions: Taxpayers iin 48 states have until April 15th to pay or request an extension. Residents of Massachusetts or Maine have until April 17th. Extensions will give taxpayers an additional six months to potentially take advantage of various credits and deductions before submitting payment.
When to Expect Tax Refunds: Taxpayers
Fox Business Associated Press CNBCMar 17 2023
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Would a Four-Day Workweek Increase Americans’ Productivity?
Efforts to change the American workweek at the federal level are reigniting discussion on the potential benefits and drawbacks of a shortened workweek.
Current Efforts: USA Today looked into a bill proposed by Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) that would reduce the federal workweek to 32 hours and require overtime pay for employees exceeding 32 hours. Announcing the bill earlier this month,
USA TODAY Newsweek Fox BusinessJun 07 2019
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Joe Biden Reverses Stance on Abortion Funding
Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden says he no longer supports the Hyde Amendment, which bans the use of federal health care money to pay for abortions.
CBN BBC News New York Times (News)Mar 14 2023
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DOJ, SEC Launch Investigations into Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are both opening investigations into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Details: SEC chair Gary Gensler issued a statement Sunday stating, “without speaking to any individual entity or person, we will investigate and bring enforcement actions if we find violations of the federal securities laws.” Both investigations
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