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Mar 16 2021
Perspectives Blog
AllStances™: Critical Race Theory
Is critical race theory (CRT) valid, or is it a problem? Does it unite us or divide us? Is it racist or anti-racist? Explore all perspectives, stances, and arguments for and against critical race theory with AllStances™ by AllSides.
Critical Race Theory is Necessary to Defeat Racism CRT is anti-racist because it encourages us to see race, which can help us to dismantle Julie MastrineDec 09 2013
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Ted Cruz sees legal landmines ahead for Obamacare
One of Congress‘ staunchest critics of Obamacare released a report Monday that cheers on legal challenges to the overhaul and says the White House overstepped its authority by delaying aspects of the law. Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican who helped engineer a lengthy government funding stalemate earlier this year in a bid to block money for the new health care law, said many aspects of the
Washington TimesSep 18 2014
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Why the Ebola vaccine is still years away
With this Ebola epidemic burning on in West Africa — and with no vaccine or cure yet on the market — there has been a lot of discussion about speeding up the drug testing and approval process to get therapies to patients faster.
Just this week, the drug company GlaxoSmithKline announced it will take the unprecedented step of starting mass production on a vaccine that has only just begun
VoxDec 02 2013
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House Republicans Have 'No Plans' To Shut Down The Government Over Obamacare Again
If the U.S. government shuts down again in mid-January, it won't be because House Republicans are demanding the repeal of the president's health care law, in a repeat of the standoff that occurred earlier this fall.
"There are no plans to tie a repeal vote to a government funding bill," a senior House GOP aide told The Huffington Post.
House Republican leaders made similar
HuffPostNov 26 2013
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Supreme Court To Take Up Controversial Birth Control Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it will take up the question of whether a for-profit company can refuse to cover contraception for its employees because of religious objections.
Dozens of companies have sued the Obama administration over a rule in the Affordable Care Act requiring most employers -- with the exception of churches and religious non-profits -- to cover the
HuffPostNov 22 2013
News
Key part of HeathCare.gov passed test, but Anonymous Shopper shelved anyway
When the troubled federal health care website came online, the key "Anonymous Shopper" function was nowhere to be found -- even though it passed a key test almost two weeks before HealthCare.gov launched.
That successful test, noted in documents obtained by CNN and confirmed by a source close to the project, contradicts testimony from an Obama administration official overseeing
CNN DigitalSep 24 2020
Headline Roundup
Trump: COVID-19 Vaccine Developments Getting 'Political'
President Donald Trump said he might consider rejecting the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new strict vaccine guidelines in a press conference Wednesday. In response to a question about the FDA's new guidelines at the press briefing, Trump said, "That sounds like a political move." The president has previously promised a vaccine before the end of the year, contradicting Centers for
Breitbart News NPR (Online News) New York Times (News)Oct 23 2013
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Cruz Distorts Obamacare Impact on Seniors, Children
Sen. Ted Cruz says his “fight against Obamacare must continue,” and so must our fact-checking of claims about the law. Cruz distorted the impact of the Affordable Care Act on two vulnerable populations — the elderly and special needs children: Cruz said seniors “right now” are being notified that they are “losing their health insurance” during the enrollment period that began Oct. 15. In fact
FactCheck.orgOct 04 2012
Opinion
Strengthening State Fiscal Policies for a Stronger Economy
Strengthening state economies and creating jobs – now and into the future – will require sensible, forward-looking state fiscal policies. States need to invest adequately in education, health care, transportation and workforce development. To do that, they need to generate sufficient revenue, and they need to do so in an equitable and transparent manner. This paper is a guide
Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesOct 14 2013
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Sequester Emerges Anew In Senate Shutdown Debate
The federal government shutdown is in its 13th day, with little sign of a budget deal that could win the approval of both houses of Congress, as well as the White House. The debate now includes efforts to avoid a default if the government's debt limit isn't raised by Thursday.
Sunday afternoon, the White House reiterated its position after a phone call with House Minority Leader Nancy
NPR (Online News)