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Jul 16 2019
News
Disrespect in DC
Last week, conflict erupted on Twitter between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and progressive representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), known as the “Squad.” (Politico)
The left is divided about the infighting and condemns Trump’s tweets.
“While none of the parties involved in this dispute covered
The Flip SideMay 19 2021
News
Parents eye another option for fall: Hybrid home schooling
As parents consider how to make the school experience better, some are exploring hybrid home schooling. What might this interest suggest about how flexible families want education to be moving forward?
Amanda Holley and her family used to enjoy walking to a nearby public elementary school. Now, a local school isn’t a part of the plan: Ms. Holley home-schools three days a week and sends
Christian Science MonitorApr 10 2020
Background
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA) is a federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments. The FDA is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the control and supervision of food safety, tobacco products, dietary supplements, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical
WikipediaJul 10 2019
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Obamacare Court Case Fuels Fresh Fight on Capitol Hill - What About Pre-Existing Conditions?
Obamacare was back in court Tuesday facing yet another legal challenge. At issue in the "Texas vs. United States" case is whether a lower court judge acted properly in striking down the Affordable Care Act (ACA), declaring the law unconstitutional after Congress ended the "individual mandate".
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals appeared sympathetic Tuesday to Republican efforts to
CBNJun 19 2020
Analysis
The Perils of Data-Driven Politics
Numbers reveal a lot, but they do not contain the whole truth.
Data analysis was back in fashion again this spring, with a nation hanging on the shape of infection curves and the reliability of predictive mathematical models. Then, it was back out of fashion, as the lockdowns of March gave way to the primal street violence of May. Both experiences should humble our view of the power of
National Review (News)Jun 15 2020
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As Biden Decides on Running Mate, Kamala Harris Stresses Law-Enforcement Roles
As a presidential candidate, Sen. Kamala Harris repeatedly tried to explain her record on criminal justice and told voters stories about her family’s history of activism in the civil-rights movement.
But Ms. Harris was met with skepticism, especially from progressives who wrote her off because of her career in law enforcement, which helped to lead the California senator to drop out of
Wall Street Journal (News)Apr 02 2021
News
Economy beat expectations in March with 916,000 new jobs as pandemic wanes, unemployment down to 6%
The economy beat expectations by adding 916,000 new jobs in March while the unemployment rate dropped to 6% as businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
Forecasters had anticipated some 647,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs.
Demand for labor has increased as stores, restaurants, and other businesses keep emerging from the year-long
Washington ExaminerDec 17 2020
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U.S. Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Jump to Highest in Three Months
Applications for U.S. state unemployment benefits unexpectedly jumped to the highest level in three months, suggesting the labor market’s recovery is faltering amid the surge in Covid-19 cases and widening business restrictions.
Initial jobless claims in regular state programs rose by 23,000 to 885,000 in the week ended Dec. 12, Labor Department data showed Thursday. On an unadjusted
BloombergDec 17 2020
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U.S. Congress wrangles over details of coronavirus economic aid as deadline approaches
After months of feuding and with a weekend deadline fast approaching, U.S. congressional negotiators were wrangling over details of a $900 billion COVID-19 aid bill that leaders have vowed to pass before going home this year.
The legislation is expected to include $600 to $700 stimulus checks, extend unemployment benefits, help pay for vaccine distribution and assist small businesses
ReutersDec 16 2020
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Congressional leaders near deal on Covid relief
The two most contentious items have been left out of the agreement.
Congressional negotiators are on the brink of a coronavirus rescue package that would include a second round of direct payments, but would likely leave out state and local funding and a liability shield, according to multiple sources involved with and briefed on talks.
The price tag of the emerging deal is nearly
Politico