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Nov 13 2012
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Fiscal Cliff Deal Could Mean Capital Gains Hike
Washington negotiations over the so-called fiscal cliff have made many investors nervous.
Congress and the White House must reach a deal before Jan. 1 to cut the deficit -- a deal that could include higher taxes on capital gains, dividends, and other investments.
Taxes on capital gains, including profits from stocks, could go from 15 to 25 percent, and taxes on dividends could go
CBNJan 20 2014
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On MLK Day, Biden slams state voter ID laws
Vice President Joseph R. Biden criticized voter ID laws Monday, saying progress on civil rights and economic justice depend on minorities having unimpeded access to the ballot booth. “I’d never thought we’d be fighting the fight again on voting rights,” Mr. Biden said in Washington at a Martin Luther King Day breakfast hosted by the National Action Network. “This has been the ultimate fight
Washington TimesJan 20 2014
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U.S. To Begin Easing Sanctions On Iran, White House Says
The White House says the U.S. will begin easing economic sanctions on Iran after Tehran began shutting down its most sensitive nuclear work Monday.
Iran's move was part of a landmark deal struck with world powers to ease concerns over its nuclear program and provide for the partial removal of economic sanctions that have crippled the country's economy.
White House spokesman Jay
HuffPostAug 31 2015
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Ted Cruz knocks ‘campaign conservatives’ in New Hampshire
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas touted himself Monday as the only candidate on the GOP presidential debate stage earlier this month who has always opposed “amnesty” for illegal immigrants and as someone who has consistently led on more than just one or two of the major issues facing the country today.
“I think all of us are frustrated. We’re frustrated with Washington and we’re fed up with
Washington TimesDec 14 2014
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National parks get boost from defense bill
Tucked inside the defense authorization bill that the Senate passed Friday was an unrelated public lands package that's set to bring the biggest expansion to the National Park Service in decades. Despite some conservative opposition—a chorus that skewered the legislation as a pork-barrel land grab—the measure also establishes thousands of acres of new wilderness areas. The bill designates
CNN DigitalAug 22 2019
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The 1619 Project
“The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true founding, and placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are.” (New York Times)
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The Flip SideAug 29 2015
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Jeb Bush’s Campaign Makes Appeal Amid Fund-Raising Woes
Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign, which to date has raised significantly more than his Republican rivals’, is encountering difficulties matching its torrid pace as Mr. Bush slips in the polls and top party donors continue to withhold their commitments.
A finance aide for Mr. Bush sent an email to contributors Friday with an invitation to a breakfast fund-raiser in Washington next month
New York Times (News)Feb 24 2020
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2020 Russian Election Interference
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
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Last week, in a closed-door briefing, intelligence officials warned lawmakers about Russian efforts to aid President Trump's re-election in 2020.According to the Washington Post, Sen. Bernie Sanders was also Abridge NewsApr 26 2019
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Joe Biden 2020
On Thursday, “Former Vice President Joe Biden formally joined the crowded Democratic presidential contest.” (RealClearPolitics)
The left is divided, with some arguing that Biden is the best chance to beat Trump, and others critical of his messaging strategy.
Biden joins “a cast that includes six senators, five other past or present members of the House and five people who are or
The Flip SideOct 07 2019
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Supreme Court Preview
On Monday, the new Supreme Court term begins. Notable cases involve “[abortion], federal protection for LGBT employees, the Trump administration’s decision to end the program known as DACA, and gun rights.” (SCOTUSblog)
The left is worried that the Supreme Court will rule against gay and transgender rights, and narrow constitutional protections for abortion.
“As Congress remains
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