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All 10 GOP Senators Behind Skimpy COVID Proposal Gave the Military $740 Billion
The watered-down proposal currently calls for reducing Biden's proposed direct payments from $1,400 to $1,000.
Black Americans Are Left Behind as Vaccine Rollout Expands
The ongoing vaccination gap has prompted officials across the country to call for action.
Ilhan Omar Calls on Biden to Follow End of Keystone With End of Enbridge Line 3
“We should all be water protectors,” Rep. Ilhan Omar said.
Texts Reveal Trump Campaign Adviser Helped Plan Rally Leading to Capitol Breach
Caroline Wren played an extensive role in managing operations for the January 6 rally led by Donald Trump.
Freshman Democrats Plan Resolution Calling for Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign
The move was prompted by a CNN report showing Greene voicing support for the execution of top Democratic officials.
Congress Took on Vital Health Issues in Last Month’s Massive Spending Bill
The legislative package also addressed surprise medical billing, mental health coverage and other critical matters.
Little-Known Federal Volunteer Unit Remains Underutilized for Mass Vaccinations
Some public health experts are urging the Biden administration to ramp up the little-known Medical Reserve Corps.
New Surge of COVID Is Spreading “Like Wildfire” in Illinois Prisons
Despite the introduction of mass testing, people in Illinois prisons and jails are still contracting COVID-19.
After High 2020 Turnout, Georgia Republican Wants to Make Voter ID Laws Stricter
A Georgia Republican has introduced a bill to force absentee voters to provide two copies of their ID in order to vote.
GOP Lawmaker in AZ Wants Legislature to Have Authority to Toss Election Results
The bill would also require judges to grant jury trials for any frivolous election-related lawsuit.