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Corporate Dem Tom Suozzi Wants Tax Cuts for Rich Jammed Into Build Back Better
Representative Suozzi aims to push through a tax break that favors wealthy homeowners in a handful of states.
200+ Global Scientists Urge Immediate Large-Scale Action to Limit Global Warming
The scientists point to a “rapidly shrinking” carbon budget to limit warming over the century to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
NIH Praised for Standing Up to Moderna in Vaccine Patent Fight
Recognition as the vaccine's joint inventor could help the U.S. government steward the vaccine's use and broaden access.
Democrats in Statehouses Aim to Secure Abortion Rights as “Roe” Faces Threats
Democratic lawmakers in Michigan introduced legislation this week that would repeal a law that criminalizes abortion.
Why Did the DoD Abandon a Report Tracking 139 Military Mental Health Programs?
The Defense Health Agency inexplicably stopped an unprecedented project to improve 139 military mental health programs.
Republican Who Voted for Infrastructure Bill Got Death Threat Over Vote, He Says
The Republican says he got over 1,000 calls after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tweeted his number to her followers.
Warren Calls for Stricter Enforcement After Trump Team Found Violating Hatch Act
The Political CRIMES Act would clarify that ex-officials are subject to the Hatch Act and increase the violation fee.
Judge Tells Trump He’s Not a King — or President — in Executive Privilege Case
Trump's lawyers filed an appeal of the ruling immediately after it was issued.
Petition From Youth Leaders Demands UN Declare a Systemwide Climate Emergency
The legal petition comes amid growing anger over insufficient pledges emerging from the COP26 summit.
Biden to Address Supply Chain Slowdowns Through Funding From Infrastructure Bill
As his approval rating on the economy drops, President Joe Biden plans to visit the Port of Baltimore on Wednesday.