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Land-Grant HBCUs Underfunded by $13 Billion, Biden Administration Says
The underfunding limited HBCUs from competing for research grants other institutions pursued, the administration said.
Florida May Be the Next State to Loosen Child Labor Protections
“They see children as expendable and exploitable cheap labor for capital,” one activist said.
Unveiled House GOP Budget Targets Medicaid, Food Benefits With Trillions in Cuts
It also calls for the establishment of a “bipartisan debt commission” to crack down on Social Security and Medicare.
Trump Used Classified Docs to Write “To-Do” Lists On, Aide Says
Trump also gave the aide strange advice after he found out investigators wanted to speak with her.
Non-Striking Autoworkers Are Supporting Effort by Refusing Voluntary Overtime
“It’s crossing an unofficial picket line to work overtime,” said the UAW Local 897 vice president.
Ocasio-Cortez, Markey Call on Biden to Establish Civilian Climate Corps
A Civilian Climate Corps would mobilize the U.S. workforce in the fight against the climate crisis.
Reps. Bush, Tlaib Accuse Police of “Cover-Up” in Killing of Cop City Protester
Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib called on the Justice Department to investigate the fatal police shooting of Tortuguita.
Environmental Groups Slam Biden for Skipping Climate Ambition Summit
“Showing up would mean exposing his inadequate climate policies and relentless support for fossil fuels,” said a critic.
9 CA Lawmakers Demand Expedited Review of Trump’s Eligibility to Run for Office
“It is urgent to resolve the question of Mr. Trump's eligibility” before a December deadline, the lawmakers said.
Louisiana Parents Work to Invest State Resources Into Kids, Not Incarceration
The state spends up to $150,000 on each incarcerated child, which could fund education rather than locking up kids.