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U.S. House Democrats To Face A Dilemma In January Over Iowa’s Contested 2nd District Race
When the U.S. House of Representatives convenes on Jan. 3, Democratic leaders will have to decide on the swearing-in.
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The Top 10 Unforgettable Moments Of A Tumultuous Year In Washington, D.C.
Among them -- and it's listed here from 2020 -- is House Speaker Mrs. Pelosi tearing up Trump's State of the Union speech.
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A Presidential Election Like None Other, And Now An Inauguration Like None Other
As with so many other events during the year preceding it, the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden will be a unique ceremony.
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So Far, Mostly Women And Middle-Aged People In Florida Are Getting COVID Vaccines
In Fla., with DeSantis at the helm, middle-aged people are getting vaccinated more than older adults, the report states.
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DeSantis Sneers At Pols Who Take COVID Vaccine; Backs Up Trump On Relief Bill Criticism
DeSantis took a shot at politicians who “jump the line” for COVID-19 vaccinations, ahead of health care workers and first responders.
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Ossoff Aims To Connect John Lewis Legacy With A New Generation
When Georgia Blue, 15, found out Democrat Jon Ossoff would be in Americus, she and a friend decided to shiver together at a campaign event.
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Residents Of The Villages Take COVID Shots, The First Doses For Non-Medical Workers Or Nursing-Home Patients
Doses of COVID-19 vaccine went to the first members of the general public in Florida on Tuesday — elderly residents of The Villages.
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Some Of The Most Promising COVID Therapies Are In Short Supply: Who Will Get Them?
While COVID-19 vaccines trickle into Florida, COVID medicine is still top of mind for millions of Florida residents and visitors.
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Pick For U.S. Education Secretary: A Top Public School Educator Who Is Hispanic
With a surging number of Hispanic students nationwide, President-elect Joe Biden has tapped top educator Miguel A. Cardona for the post.
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Coalition Of Environmental, Health, And Union Activists Mount Challenges To Radioactive-Roads Policy
The EPA's decision to allow a radioactive byproduct of fertilizer production to pave roads drew opposition from unions and health groups.
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As Vaccines Come To Florida, State Data Shows More Than 4,000 COVID Cases Related To Schools Last Week
While COVID vaccines promise a sense of nearing the end of the pandemic, most Floridians will not gain access to doses for quite some time.
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Florida Legislature Lays Out Safety Protocols For Committee Meetings; From COVID Tests To Virtual Testimony
If you want to participate in legislative politics next month you may have to give testimony from a couple blocks away from the Capitol.
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Heads For The Exits, Leaving A Legacy Of Turmoil
Mr. Biden said he will make sure the next secretary of education "is not Betsy DeVos," the report indicates.
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Investor-Owned Power Companies Pull The Plug On 110,000 Florida Customers, Took Their Power Through Oct. 31
Investor-owned power companies in Florida have issued more than 700,000 disconnect notices to their residential and commercial customers.
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Gov. DeSantis Won’t ‘Jump The Line’ For The Coronavirus Vaccine
Although he’s encouraging health care workers and vulnerable groups to take the COVID-19 vaccination, DeSantis plans to wait his turn.
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Educators Are Grappling: Some Florida Teachers Want The COVID Vaccine ASAP, But Others Are Hesitant
In almost 40 years of teaching, Deborah St. John, a high school English teacher in Central Florida, has to face a pandemic and a decision.
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Biden Rallies For Democrats In Senate Runoffs ‘To Get Something Done’
Unlike Trump's rhetoric and baseless claims, President-Elect Biden gets right to work, fights for "the soul of the nation."
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Congress Close To Emergency Relief Deal Including Direct Payments, Added Unemployment Benefits
A coronavirus relief deal appeared within reach late Wednesday following months of stalemate in Congress.
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Critics Aim To Block Utilities Rule They Say Negates Energy-Saving Goals, Keeps Bills High
The draft rule is “short-sighted” and “ridiculous” because it does not promote energy efficiency that would lower bills, the report says.
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Appeals Judge Decries What He Sees As Erosion Of Legal Shield For Confidences To Psychiatrists
Legal questions relevant to psychotherapist-patient privilege arise following a custody dispute.