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Jan 27 2022
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How the least populous states have overhauled their election systems
The ongoing election evolution in the United States, while in large part catalyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic, has been building momentum for years.
Many states were already undergoing major overhauls to their election systems leading up to the 2020 election, even before the pandemic gripped the nation. And in the aftermath of the presidential contest, states have doubled down on voting
The FulcrumAug 21 2022
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NYPD issues emergency rules for receiving a concealed carry handgun license
NEW YORK - The NYPD unveiled emergency rules Friday that will let people carry concealed weapons in the city.
The Supreme Court ruled that the "proper cause" requirement the NYPD uses to determine if someone is eligible to receive a carry permit is unconstitutional and restricts their Second Amendment right to bear arms.
As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, in New York, carry permits
CBS News (Online)Jun 10 2021
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10 Senators Say They Agree On Infrastructure 'Framework' — But There Are Few Details
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators says they agree on a "framework" for a deal on an infrastructure package, but the members did not release any details and top leaders from both parties have been mostly silent on the development.
According to two sources familiar with the negotiations, the agreement is focused on "core, physical infrastructure." The proposal would cost $1.2
NPR (Online News)Feb 15 2022
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How updating a 135-year-old law could help save US democracy
One of America’s last-ditch defenses against attempts to subvert presidential elections is a rickety 135-year-old antique.
This ancient structure – an 1887 law called the Electoral Count Act – governs the official counting of Electoral College votes and the naming of the new president-elect. But it’s poorly written and vague in important spots. Then-President Donald Trump tested its
Christian Science MonitorJun 02 2022
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Emboldened Democrats eye Ron Johnson amid new controversies
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) is facing a slew of negative headlines ahead of his reelection bid later this year, potentially complicating what was already expected to be a tough race for the two-term senator.
Johnson ignited controversy last week when he suggested that “wokeness” and critical race theory were the cause of recent mass shootings in the U.S. Additionally, the senator hit back
The HillFeb 07 2022
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Why Tesla Is In Trouble With The SEC Again Amid Elon Musk’s War With Biden
Tesla (TSLA) has received another subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission over CEO Elon Musk’s tweets, the electric carmaker revealed Monday.
The subpoena came in November and was disclosed in the company’s annual filing.
The subpoena follows a tweet that Musk posted in November that asked his 73 million followers if he should sell 10% of his stake in Tesla to pay
International Business TimesJun 05 2021
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Biden faces challenge with Democrats on infrastructure package
President Biden faces hurdles toward getting consensus among Democrats on an infrastructure package, regardless of if it's bipartisan legislation or if Democrats pursue legislation on their own.
Progressives are getting frustrated with Biden’s ongoing talks with Republicans, and want the White House to start to pursue an infrastructure package that could pass without GOP support through
The HillMar 31 2022
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Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings: 4 countries with financial links to president's son
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, is under federal investigation for potential violations of tax, money laundering and foreign lobbying laws through his business relationships abroad.
The federal investigation into Biden, which began in 2018, is reportedly heating up as prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Delaware seek grand jury testimony concerning the sources of
Fox News (Online News)Sep 28 2012
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")
PPACA is aimed primarily at decreasing the number of uninsured Americans and reducing the overall costs of health care. It provides a number of mechanismsâ€â€including mandates, subsidies, and tax creditsâ€â€to employers and individuals in order to increase the coverage rate.[5][6] Additional reforms are aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and streamlining the delivery of health
WikipediaMay 03 2022
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The White House says Biden is considering student-debt forgiveness for Americans making less than $125,000 a year
The White House confirmed reports that President Joe Biden is considering linking student-loan forgiveness to income.
"The president talked back on the campaign trail about taking steps or looking at steps to help people making less than $125,000 a year, so that is the frame through which he is making considerations at this point," Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters on Tuesday.
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