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Jan 07 2014
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GOP is losing on unemployment insurance — and running scared
It’s way too early to declare victory on extending unemployment insurance benefits to the long-term jobless. Yes, six Republicans joined Democrats to let the measure come up for debate and a vote. That shouldn’t even make headlines, but given the filibuster-happy GOP senate minority in the age of Barack Obama, it’s news.
Salon
Jun 16 2020
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Court Ruling on LGBTQ Workers
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In a six to three decision, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gay and transgender people from employment discrimination.Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion Abridge News
Oct 04 2022
Headline Roundup
Trump Sues CNN for Defamation
Former President Donald Trump sued CNN (Left bias) for defamation on Monday, seeking at least $475 million in damages.
Trump’s lawsuit alleges that CNN used “false, defamatory, and inflammatory mischaracterizations” to interfere with Trump’s political career. It argues that the phrase “the Big Lie,” in reference to Trump’s unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud, is an attempt to
National Review (News)
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CBS News (Online) 
Feb 06 2020
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Trump hits back, slams 'dishonest and corrupt' opponents at National Prayer Breakfast
President Trump blasted his impeachment opponents Thursday at the National Prayer Breakfast, taking a veiled shot at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for offering what he termed insincere prayers for him.
“I don’t like people who use their faith as justification for doing what they know is wrong,” Mr. Trump said with Mrs. Pelosi seated near him on the dias. “Nor do I like people who say ‘I
Washington Times
Nov 30 2012
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House passes bill to cancel diversity visa lottery
The House voted Friday to cancel the annual diversity visa lottery and give those immigration visas to high-tech foreign-born who earn advanced degrees from American universities, as Republicans powered through their chamber the first major immigration bill since the election.
Washington Times
Dec 05 2015
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Sanders Struggles to Dent Clinton’s Lead Among Black Voters
Sen. Bernie Sanders is waging an aggressive fight to woo African-American voters in the run-up to the Democratic presidential primaries, hoping to make inroads with a voting block that knows little about him and has deep ties to the Clinton family.
Conceding they have substantial ground to make up, Sanders campaign officials are scrambling to introduce the Vermont senator to black
Wall Street Journal (News)
Apr 18 2013
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Immigration Proves A 'Rubik's Cube' For Many Republicans : NPR
They dont want to offend Hispanic voters but they dont want to turn off the GOP base either says Ron Bonjean a former Republican leadership aide. And competing for Hispanic votes is not a top priority for the sizable number of Republican rank and file who still see the bill as amnesty.
NPR (Online News)
Mar 08 2013
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Republicans Decry Obama’s Decision to Try Al Qaeda Suspect in Civilian Court
The Obama administrations decision to try Osama bin Ladens son-in-law in federal court in New York City instead of a military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay has reignited a debate over how to deal with suspected terrorists.
ABC News (Online)
Jun 10 2016
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Health Insurer Once Touted by Obama Proposes 40% Premium Hike
Now that Barack Obama has formally backed Hillary Clinton for president, let's check in on how his signature domestic "accomplishment" is working for the American people -- bearing in mind that the policy was originally her brainchild. She agrees with Obama that the law is working, even as she struggles to adequately explain its obvious failures. Speaking of which, here's the lede from a fresh
Townhall
Jan 21 2020
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Meet the Texas-based church security business training worshippers to fight back in mass shootings
KRUGERVILLE — Liberty Hill resident T.J. Wagner yelled commands at his friend James Johnson in an empty classroom at a building in North Texas earlier this month: “Face the wall! Feet apart! Hands behind your back!”
Within seconds, Wagner handcuffed Johnson, leading him out of the room with one hand gripping the metal cuffs and the other squeezing his right bicep to guide him out. Then
The Texas Tribune