Tribes receive preference in the adoption of Native American children. The Supreme Court has ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, deciding that Native American children up…
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United States Rejoining UNESCO
The nation has not been a member of the organization in six years. The United States has not been a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…
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Senator Questions Energy Grant Award Process
Asks for information from the energy department pertaining to an award and cancellation that created stock market shifts. Senator John Barrasso, a ranking member of the Senate Committee…
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Ford Will Retain AM Radio in New Vehicles After Emergency Concerns
“AM for Every Vehicle Act” highlights needs in rural areas. Members of the Senate published a bipartisan bill to require American vehicle manufacturers to keep AM radio frequency…
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Legislators Seek to Stop FISA Court Abuses
They say reauthorization will not occur without reforms. Some members of the House of Representatives, including Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Representative Mike Turner of Ohio, are…
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Chief Justice Roberts Responds to Ethics Concerns
Maintaining the separation of powers is important as the court assesses conduct. Chief Justice John Roberts spoke at the 100th-anniversary event for the American Law Institute, where he…
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Dignity Act Proposes to Reform Immigration
Bipartisan legislation would address asylum, visas, and the legal path to citizenship. Representatives María Elvira Salazar of Florida and Veronica Escobar of Texas revealed a new immigration bill…
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Legislation Would Reform Federal Trade Commission
Bill would require commissioners to be bipartisan. The Fair and Balanced FTC Act, a bill that would reform the Federal Trade Commission, has been introduced by Representative Scott…
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Court Sets Hearing on Debt Limit Law
Federal judge to hear arguments on constitutionality. Federal Judge Richard Stearns of the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts has set May 31 at 2 p.m. to hear arguments…
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Veterans’ Cost-of-Living Increase Passes in the House
Bipartisan support given to legislation that guarantees annual cost-of-living increase. House legislators recently finalized plans to secure a cost-of-living increase in veterans’ benefits for the upcoming year, and…
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