House moves forward with initial plan anyway. On Thursday evening, the Senate’s Parliamentarian, the individual in charge of maintaining the voluntary rules put in place by the Senate,…
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Education Department Releases Assessment Guidance
Focus is on flexibility during the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education announced guidance for states in administering student assessments this year. Due to the pandemic, the focus…
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Child Migrant Facility Reopened at the Border
White House cites COVID-19 as the primary reason for reopening. This week, the administration announced that they reopened the migrant holding facility in Carrizo Springs, Texas. The facility…
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Jobless Claims at Lowest Point in Three Months
California and Ohio see largest drops in unemployment claims. Last week, the number of Americans seeking new unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest point it has been in…
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President’s Administration to Distribute 25 Million Masks
Masks will arrive in low-income communities that lack strong health infrastructure. On Wednesday, the White House announced that the president’s administration would be distributing 25 million masks to…
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Congress Holds Candlelit Coronavirus Memorial
Observe moment of silence and listen to hymn to honor those lost. On Tuesday evening, members of Congress gathered on the steps of the Capitol building to observe…
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President Holds COVID-19 Memorial
Calls on Americans “Not to become numb” to fatalities. On Monday, President Biden and Vice President Harris addressed the nation to grieve for the 500,000 people who have…
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House Plans Vote on COVID Bill Friday
$1.9 trillion legislation intended to stimulate the economy. The House Rules Committee published the new coronavirus relief bill text on Wednesday. It includes three new categories of spending…
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Another Stimulus Package to Follow $1.9T
“Need to go further,” says Senator Schumer. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan package is expected to pass the House of Representatives this week. The Senate will vote…
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House Panel Releases COVID-19 Stimulus Package
$1.9 billion bill seeks to curb economic fallout. The House Budget Committee has released its $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill. The bill is the culmination of bipartisan talks,…
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