Congress
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House Panel Advances Slavery Reparations Bill
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday advanced a bill to create a commission to study reparations for descendants of slaves,…
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Congress’ Coronavirus Relief Bill Mandates Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Public Housing
A provision in Congress' $900 billion coronavirus relief bill requires carbon monoxide detectors in public housing units across the country.
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EDITORIAL: C’mon Congress, What Took You So Long?
Finally, on Sunday, members of the U.S. Congress announced a $900 billion economic relief package greatly needed by millions of…
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House Passes Historic Bill to Legalize Marijuana
The House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation that would decriminalize smoking and possession of marijuana, a bill that Congress…
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Ward 8 Residents Express Frustration with the Postal Service
Even with a delay in Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s remodeling of the U.S. Postal Service and a bill to pump…
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Massive Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Poised for Finalization
A bipartisan bill aimed at boosting the economy and putting money in the pockets of families and individuals still needs…
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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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