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Florida defamation bill HB 991 passes committee vote End-shutdown
Several committee members, including Republicans, said they had concerns about sections of the bill that would alter the requirements for which side must pay the other’s attorneys, fearing it could undermine laws meant to prevent lawsuits. frivolous or retaliatory actions designed to silence critics. . Some said they expected amendments to the bill, which has […]
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Biden seeks to bolster support among seniors with a focus on healthcare End-shutdown
LAS VEGAS — One of President Biden’s promises to America’s seniors when he first campaigned for the Oval Office was this: They will pay less for health care. So on Wednesday, with the announcement of a possible re-election drawing ever closer, the president traveled to Las Vegas to show off that millions of seniors would […]
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Broad GOP energy bill would kill Biden’s climate agenda End-shutdown
According to a summary, the bill would also lift restrictions on the import and export of liquefied natural gas, eliminate royalties companies pay to extract fossil fuels from federal lands or waters and speed up the approval of federal permits. For example, for projects to win approval under the federal permitting law, the bill would […]
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“She had a heartbeat too”: waiting for a dead woman End-shutdown
Protesters in Dublin mourn Savita Halappanavar, who died on October 28, 2012, after developing sepsis after being denied an abortion when she miscarried at 17 weeks pregnant. (Julien Behal/PA Images via Getty Images) subscribe to the nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Thanks for registering the nationweekly newsletter of Thanks for […]
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Michigan Senate votes to repeal ‘Right to Work’ law, Gretchen Whitmer expected to sign End-shutdown
Michigan is set to become the first state in nearly 60 years to repeal a ‘right to work’ law.
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Republican Politicians Are Fighting To Define Drag End-shutdown
transcription Kaleigh Rogers: What is drag? It may seem like a simple question, but it’s baffling politicians across the country. Republican lawmakers in at least 16 states have recently introduced bills to try to ban drag performances under certain conditions, such as in public spaces or when attended by children. Here’s how one bill, introduced […]
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Reddit – Dive into anything End-shutdown
As a reminder, this subreddit is for a civil discussion. In general, be courteous to others. Debate/discuss/argue the merits of ideas, don’t attack people. Personal insults, accusations of shilling or trolling, hate speech, any suggestion or endorsement of harm, violence, or death, and other rule violations may result in a permanent ban. If you see […]
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Mike Pence asks judge to block subpoena for January 6 testimony End-shutdown
CNN — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed a motion to ask a judge to block a federal grand jury subpoena for his testimony related to Jan. 6 on the grounds that he is protected by the Constitution’s Speech or Debate Clause, according to a source. familiar with the presentation. Pence had publicly indicated that […]
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Abortion Pill Ruling in Texas: How the Case Could Affect Access Nationwide End-shutdown
A federal judge in Texas is likely to rule soon in a case that could halt the distribution of a key abortion drug, a decision that would have wide-ranging implications for abortion access across the country, including in Democratic-led states where it is protects the right to abortion. The lawsuit, brought by several anti-abortion and […]
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US is said to consider reinstating detention of migrant families End-shutdown
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is considering reviving the practice of detaining migrant families who cross the border illegally, the same policy the president shut down for the past two years because he wanted a more humane immigration system, officials familiar with the law said Monday. the discussions. Although no final decision has been made, […]