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Enbridge Line 3 Pauses Work Temporarily
Nearly 50 percent of the controversial 337-mile pipeline has been completed despite several lawsuits.
One Year Into Pandemic, 109 Democrats Get Behind Renewed Medicare for All Effort
“The case for Medicare for All has never been clearer,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on Wednesday.
Wisconsin GOP Rejects Black History Month Resolution But Honors Rush Limbaugh
One Democratic lawmaker condemned her GOP colleagues, telling them they now “own” Limbaugh's rhetoric and racism.
Asian Americans Reel in Response to Gun Attack on Spas in Georgia
A 21-year-old white man was taken into custody after shootings left eight dead, including six women of Asian descent.
Sanders Pitches Bill to Close Wide Pay Gap Between CEOs and the Average Worker
The legislation would hike taxes on large corporations that pay their CEOs over 50 times more than its median worker.
Biden Wants the Filibuster to Remain in Place, But Says He Supports Reforming It
Biden told ABC News he wants senators to be forced to stand up and speak during a filibuster, like “in the old days.”
Spain Plans to Begin Experimenting With a Four-Day Workweek
Employees would work 32 hours per week, with no reduction in pay.
Virginia Gov. Restores Voting Rights for Persons Formerly Convicted of a Felony
The change in the policy does not allow incarcerated individuals to vote while in prison.
McConnell Threatens to Make Senate Look Like “100-Car Pileup” If Filibuster Ends
McConnell’s comments come at a time when Democrats are under pressure to abolish the filibuster and go bold on policy.
Kevin McCarthy Is “Lying” About Terrorists Crossing the Border, Says AZ Lawmaker
Similar claims, also lacking evidence of any kind, were made by former President Donald Trump in 2018.