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Ketanji Brown Jackson defends her record under grilling from U.S. Senate Republicans
Democrats on the panel said Jackson’s record as a federal trial judge and appeals judge on the D.C. Circuit Court showed she was impartial.
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U.S. To Accept 100,000 Ukrainian Refugees, Levy More Sanctions On Russia
Russian Economic sanctions and more aid for Ukrainians were detailed as President Joe Biden huddled with North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Congress Hates Changing The Clocks Just Like Everyone Else
“Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, even cancer and Alzheimer's disease are linked to either sleep loss or that circadian misalignment.”
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U.S., Other Democracies Limit Russian Trade Benefits In Reaction To War Against Ukraine
President Joe Biden on Friday announced a new round of sanctions on Russia by the United States.
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Return Of Earmarks A Boon For Members Of Congress Facing Midterm Battles
The legislation is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden following Senate passage as early as Thursday.
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Influential Group Of Democratic Senators Asking Colleagues For Input On How Best To Overhaul Federal Government’s Cannabis Laws
So far, they’ve received more than 1,800 comments with “substantive and detailed policy recommendations.”
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Lawmakers Join Virtual News Conference With Organizers From The Poor People’s Campaign For Voting Rights Legislation
A National Call for Moral Revival held the virtual meeting to kick off its plans for a Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly.
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Federal Government Begins Releasing More Than $5 Billion For Distressed Bridges In First Year Of Funding
“These bridges are often overlooked when decisions are being made, but they are essential,” Biden said.
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Biden Calls Out Covid-19 Vaccine Doubters For "Peddling Lies"
Biden also announced new federal help for testing and treatment in the states, including 500 million at-home rapid test kits.
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U.S. House Passed A Bill Along Party Lines To Create A State Department Office That Would Counter Islamophobia Worldwide
“We must confront Islamophobia or any form of racism” wherever it is found, said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “even in these very halls.”
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Arizona’s Enigmatic U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Remains Opposed To Weakening The Senate’s 60-Vote Threshold For Moving Ahead On Legislation
Just last week, the chamber voted to change its rules to allow a simple majority vote to raise the debt ceiling.
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Plans To Force Votes On Voting Rights
Schumer’s letter appeared to take a shot at Manchin’s startling “Fox News Sunday” appearance.
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President Joe Biden Will Continue A Pandemic-Spurred Pause On Student Loan Repayments Until May 1
Loan repayments were set to restart Jan. 31, following months of the U.S. Education Department not requiring payments during the pandemic.
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For Toddlers, Pandemic Shapes Formative Years
Mental health and child development experts wonder about what long-term mental health and development consequences young children may face.
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Who Comes Out On Top Of The Broadband Infrastructure Bill?
The internet has become so vital to maintaining our healthy state economy that it is no longer optional for most Montanans.
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As Congress Tries To Regulate ‘Forever Chemicals,' Cities Push Back
But because of the chemicals’ inability to break down in the environment, PFAS can be found in drinking water across the country.
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Senate Democrats Rally Behind The Idea Of A Civilian Climate Corps
They said they were united behind the idea of an expansive youthful workforce to address climate issues.
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Environmental Groups Challenge DEQ Over Big Sky Development Water Pollution Permit
A DEQ spokesperson said the department is aware of the lawsuit but would not comment on active litigation.
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Supreme Court Denies To Hear Former Lawmakers Argument Over New Judicial Appointment Process
The case will now go back to Lewis and Clark District Court. Judge McMahon, who has already voiced skepticism about the merits of the case.
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Montana GOP Lawmakers Perpetuating ‘The Little Lie'
Justice Laurie McKinnon was equally persuasive if somewhat more blunt: “Montana, for anyone who did not know, follows Marbury v. Madison.”
