Calls it an obligation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urged people to wear a face mask when in public, saying it’s a critical deterrent in restoring normal life…
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House Members Sue Speaker Over Proxy Voting
Transition to proxy voting is not constitutional, they say. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, along with 20 other lawmakers and four constituents, challenged the constitutionality of proxy voting…
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Authorities Reemphasize Caution During Holiday
As Memorial Day draws near, officials recall prior pandemic vacations that created hot beds. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber is one of many vacation destination political leaders who…
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Additional Factors Reported in COVID-19 Spread
Meat packing industry environment not sole cause of outbreaks, says Secretary Azar. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has indicated that the tragic spread of the pandemic…
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First Ever Supreme Court Broadcast of Arguments
Oral arguments made via teleconference approved due to COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, the Supreme Court made history by broadcasting the live feed from their oral arguments for the…
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Bill Would Boost Student Internet Access
Legislation would assure K-12 students have equal opportunity. Four Senators announced their intentions to introduce legislation aimed at ensuring that K-12 students have access to the internet amid…
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Census Bureau to Launch Virus Survey
Questions seek glimpse of life in pandemic. Over the next three months, the Census Bureau will track changes among small businesses and the American public due to the…
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Speaker Pulls Plug on House Remote Voting
Rules Committee had submitted nine-page plan. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has told majority leaders to back off plans to consider unprecedented rule changes to allow members…
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Tribes Protest as Keystone Pipeline Construction Resumes
Issue brought to federal judge during 4 hour hearing. On March 31, oil company TC Energy announced that they would be resuming construction on the greatly debated Keystone…
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Members of Congress Affected by COVID-19
Over 50 lawmakers under self-quarantine in recent months. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be combatted around the nation, members of Congress have also fought personal battles against…
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