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Crucial Testing for Child Lead Poisoning Has Plummeted During Pandemic
In areas with historically high rates of lead poisoning, the slide has been the most dramatic.
Sanders Lambasts GOP Senate for “Totally Inadequate” COVID Relief Bill
Sanders noted the bill would not prevent teachers and other public employees from losing their jobs due to budget cuts.
Trump Is Conveniently Ignoring the Climate-Fueled Fires Raging in the West
Addressing the climate crisis would undermine the fantasies Trump is peddling on the campaign trail.
The NYPD Repeatedly Promoted Cop Accused of Racist, Invasive Strip Searches
Eighty-six NYPD leaders have at least one credible misconduct allegation on file. This officer has the most.
Trump Demands Schools Reopen in Person or Get Defunded
Polling has shown the vast majority of Americans are against defunding schools that choose to do online learning.
Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Failing to Separate COVID Patients
As recently as July, a survey of nurses found that 32 percent work in facilities without a dedicated COVID unit.
Trump Names Anti-Abortion Senators to List of Potential Supreme Court Nominees
Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton are on the list.
USPS Board Praises DeJoy Amid Mail Slowdowns and Straw-Donor Scandal
The board members' comments drew outrage from lawmakers and watchdogs in light of the disruption during DeJoy's tenure.
Vanessa Guillén Family Wants Fort Hood Shut Down Over Its Rape Culture Cover-Up
The family is set to introduce a bill in Vanessa Guillén’s name on Capitol Hill next week.
DHS Whistleblower Says He Was Pushed to Alter Intel to Fit Trump’s Antifa Views
DHS heads also sought to downplay threats of white supremacy, fearing assessments could hurt Trump, the complaint said.