Congress
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Congress Members Call for Replacement of Lee Statue in U.S. Capitol
Two Virginia congressional representatives are calling for the statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee to be replaced in the U.S.…
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JESSE JACKSON: Republican Senate Stands in the Way of Moving America Forward
Americans are disgusted that Washington has become dysfunctional, even as Americans struggle with ever greater challenges — from stagnant wages…
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MALVEAUX: Tone-Deaf Congress Wants Military Pork
While the House Armed Services Committee is planning to waste billions of dollars on costly and flawed F-35 planes, poor…
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MORIAL: Congressional Hearing Highlights Challenges, Importance of 2020 Census
A leadership gap, inadequate funding and staffing and a deliberate campaign to intimidate immigrants and communities of color all make…
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House Committee Passes Bills to Strengthen Financial System and Protect Consumers, Small Businesses
Last week, the House Financial Services Committee, held a markup of five bills and two resolutions to promote responsible innovation…
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Lawsuit Cites Appalling Lack of Diversity in Radio and TV Ownership
Free Press, the Massachusetts-based nonpartisan organization that fights for the right to connect and communicate along with several allies, filed…
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Petition Seeks to End Practice of Charge Stacking
Charge stacking is a term in the legal system that's usually not understood until it's too late.
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Rep. Barbara Lee Gives Advice for New Women of Color in Congress
There’s a crew of new women in Congress who’ve become fast friends since the election.
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Donna Edwards Announces Run for Prince George’s County Executive
Former Rep. Donna Edwards eliminated monthslong speculation Thursday via a video message on her plans to run for Prince George's…
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Democrats Far Worse than GOP in Minority Hiring
Democratic senators employ an overwhelming number of white and mostly women, according to a new report on diversity in some…
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