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Published on Aug 14, 2020

US Congress couldn't compromise on 2nd round of stimulus, halting unemployment insurance

Partisan gridlock and inaction on the part of the U.S. Congress will cause unemployment insurance to expire for millions of Americans out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With continued uncertainty, party leaders failed to compromise on two prominent …

Source: The State News - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2020

McCarthy: Democrats' COVID-19 Bill Would Harm Market

U.S. House of Representatives Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said on Friday that Democratic legislation on coronavirus relief would undermine the stock market, if enacted into law. "If we went forward with what the Democrats asked for in that $3 …

Source: Newsmax - Right-wing
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Gov. Wolf Sends Letter Urging Congress to Pass $600 Weekly Unemployment Aid

President Trump’s convoluted short-term plan is not a solution Governor Tom Wolf sent a letter to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation reaffirming his support for an extension of the federal $600 weekly unemployment benefit that expired last month. With …

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Published on Aug 14, 2020

Gov. Wolf Urges Congress To Pass $600 Weekly Unemployment Aid, Calls Pres. Trump’s Executive Order ‘Convoluted’

By: KDKA-TV News Staff HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Governor Tom Wolf wrote a letter to Congress yesterday, requesting that legislators extend the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program. In the letter, Wolf criticized President Donald Trump’s …

Source: CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Senate GOP Remains Stuck Even After Pelosi’s Compromise

Republicans in Congress are angry at Democrats even after the party offered to lower spending costs by $1 trillion in a phase 4 coronavirus stimulus package, as negotiations have stalled. Democrats originally wanted to spend more than $3 trillion on a …

Source: Daily Caller - Right-wing
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Mitch McConnell denounced for his ‘morally obscene’ month-long Senate vacation as Americans suffer

Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell adjourned the U.S. Senate for the rest of August on Thursday after failing to come anywhere close to approving another Covid-19 relief package, leaving tens of millions of out-of-work, hungry, and eviction-prone …

Source: Alter Net - Left-wing
Published on Aug 14, 2020

House Democrats propose bill prohibiting Israel from using US funds for annexation

A group of Democratic members of Congress introduced legislation on Friday that condemns the Israeli government's proposed annexation of the occupied West Bank and blocks any US aid that would potentially be used to fund it. The legislation, led by …

Source: Middle East Eye - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Some Senate Republicans are avoiding Trump like the plague — and it’s making him testy

Donald Trump didn’t name names, but he clearly thinks the Senate Republicans who haven’t proven sufficiently loyal to him know who they are. “We have a couple of people that aren’t as supportive of Trump as they should be, and those people are going to …

Source: Alter Net - Left-wing
Published on Aug 14, 2020

How Minnesota Senate GOP could dismantle the Walz administration, commissioner by commissioner

Gov. Tim Walz said he didn’t see it coming. Like nearly everyone involved in the third special session of the Minnesota Legislature — other than the 35 members of the Senate GOP caucus — Walz learned that Nancy Leppink would be removed as commissioner of …

Source: SouthernMinn.com - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Opinion: Why should taxpayers balance the Democrats’ books?

Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City Taxpayers around the country should not have to bail out Democrat-led state and local governments, including New York, for their failed policies. …

Source: Bay Ridge Courier - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Democrats propose ethics reforms without singling out Madigan as Republicans demand special session

Greg Bishop / The Center Square (The Center Square) – Amid continuing questions about House Speaker Michael Madigan's role in the ComEd patronage and bribery scandal, some Illinois statehouse Democrats have put forward nine measures they said will …

Source: WMAY - Illinois - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Northam unveils bills to address pandemic, economic crisis and calls for racial justice

Northam (D) unveiled a package of legislation in response to the coronavirus pandemic and the civil unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody in May. As legislators prepare to make painful cuts in the two-year budget adopted …

Source: The Washington Post - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Money Could Stall Sentencing Legislation

Lawmakers return to the Capitol next week to consider a new budget and criminal justice reforms. Senate Democrats and House Democrats disagree about one part of a key proposal. Michael Pope reports Virginia is one of a handful of states where defendants …

Source: WVTF - Uncategorized
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Where the Democrats’ Kamala Harris stands on the issues

Presumptive vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris, who the Democrats hope will build enthusiasm for Joe Biden’s White House run, is an experienced politician, prosecutor and former presidential candidate whose policy positions are receiving renewed …

Source: France 24 - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Virginia Senate Dems unveil criminal justice reform proposals ahead of special session

"Our package is more focused on the entire system and not just policing," one Virginia state senator said. Virginia Senate Democrats released a series of proposals aimed at addressing law enforcement and criminal justice reform amid the continued …

Source: WTOP - District Columbia - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2020

U.S. House Republican says Democrats' COVID-19 bill would harm market

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said on Friday that Democratic legislation on coronavirus relief would undermine the stock market, if enacted into law. “If we went forward with what the …

Source: Reuters - Neutral
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Morning Digest: Republicans seek to oust wayward GOP members of Alaska's bipartisan House coalition

Campaign Action Despite the national GOP’s outrage over the state of affairs, coalition politics are nothing new in Alaska. Democrats and a group of Republicans ran the state Senate from the start of 2007 through the 2012 elections, but mainline …

Source: Daily Kos - Left-wing
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Schumer, local postal worker reps speak out against slowdowns, urge more funding

Senator Charles Schumer is urging Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to stop taking steps toward slowing United States Postal Service operations and is supporting billions of dollars of support in the next federal COVID relief bill. Representatives of …

Source: WBFO - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 14, 2020

Conservative writer warns the GOP is increasingly embracing the ‘utter lunacy’ of QAnon

On Tuesday, August 11, the QAnon conspiracy cult enjoyed a major victory when far-right QAnon supporter Marjorie Taylor Greene won a Republican primary in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District and was congratulated by President Donald Trump — who wasn’t …

Source: Alter Net - Left-wing

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 18:17 GMT

Financial Vultures Circling, Waiting to Profit Again from Housing Market Collapse

By Joe Rothstein Like circling vultures waiting for wounded prey to die, cash-rich investment firms are raising billions of dollars, getting ready to swoop in on distressed home owners and pick them clean of their life savings. Unless government …

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Published on August 12, 2020 - 23:17 GMT

Dr. Wayne Johnson, Past Federal Student Loan Chief Now U.S. Senate Candidate, Delivers Urgent Advice To Mitch McConnell ...

Macon, Ga., Aug. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- In a letter delivered today to Senators Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer and all other members of the United States Senate, Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, candidate for the U.S. Senate in this November …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 21:39 GMT

Given Biden's Openness To Innovation America Has A Good Chance To Finally Become An Emotional Health Super Power

Biden & Harris can accomplish what no president has done ever, solve once & for all America's #1 problem of America being an emotionally challenged country. RIDGEFIELD PARK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

Commonwealth Youthchoirs Partners with DNC for “Choir Across America”

Young singers with ties to all 50 states will show nation what unity looks and sounds like PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When “Choir Across America” debuts on Monday night’s opening of the DNC Convention, singing a …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 15:02 GMT

Southern Baptist Ministry Urges Federal Court to Protect Freedom Over Matters of Internal Religious Governance and ...

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Liberty Institute and Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP filed a petition for a rehearing en banc at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a major religious liberty case involving the …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 18:23 GMT

Transcript of Pelosi Interview on MSNBC's Live with Craig Melvin

Contact: Speaker’s Press Office, 202-226-7616 Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Craig Melvin on MSNBC’s Live to discuss the House-passed Heroes Act, the latest on the COVID-19 response package and other news of the day. Below are the …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 14:57 GMT

Two Mississippi Science Teachers Earn Presidential Awards for Excellence

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: August 10, 2020 JACKSON, Miss. – Two Mississippi science teachers are among the nation’s best as awardees of the 2020 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST Program is …

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Published on August 11, 2020 - 00:22 GMT

White House Recognizes Two Outstanding Missouri Educators

The White House recognized Missouri public school teachers Jessica Haskins and Elegan Kramer as recipients of the 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The two educators are among 108 total honorees for the …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 22:31 GMT

White House Recognizes Two Outstanding Missouri Educators

The White House recognized Missouri public school teachers Jessica Haskins and Elegan Kramer as recipients of the 2019 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The two educators are among 108 total honorees for the …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

Commonwealth Youthchoirs Partners with DNC for “Choir Across America”

Young singers with ties to all 50 states will show nation what unity looks and sounds like PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When “Choir Across America” debuts on Monday night’s opening of the DNC Convention, singing a …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 19:50 GMT

Neguse, Gaetz, Cohen, and Carter Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major new federal legislative initiative, U.S. Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the Animal Cruelty …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 18:45 GMT

Lyfeloop: New Social Media Platform that Promotes Free Speech Makes Official Public Debut

LyfeLoop a new social media platform gives users everything they loved about other platforms minus all the censorship and security issues. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LyfeLoop is gives users …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 17:42 GMT

From the Trench to the Bench Judge Herb Dodell to Appear on Popular Comedy Podcast Letz Get Loud Today at 2pm ET/11am PT

Holding Court to a Cast of Creative Comedians Live on www.letzgetloud.com NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California broadcaster and author Judge Herb Dodell holds court to a cast of talented comedian on …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 15:33 GMT

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market 2020 SWOT Analysis and Key Growth Methodologies by AERCON AAC, UltraTech, ACICO

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2023 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Industry Description …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 15:24 GMT

Sexual Wellness Market 2020 SWOT Analysis and Key Growth methodologies by Ansell, Bijoux Indiscrets, BioFilm Inc, Trigg

Wiseguyreports.Com Adds “Sexual Wellness -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2026” To Its Research Database PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sexual Wellness Industry …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 13:00 GMT

WhyWould.com Launches Virtual “Public Square”

New social media platform features zero tolerance for censure of thoughts MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WhyWould.com Launches Virtual “Public Square” A Free Speech Alternative to Twitter …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 22:01 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Trump’s Assault on the U.S. Postal Service

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today criticizing President Trump’s assault on the U.S. Postal Service: “In his pathological attempt to gain an electoral advantage by sabotaging the U.S. Postal …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 07:54 GMT

Masks For Schools Initiative Sees Over 150,000 Reusable Masks Donated

Masks.com Has Announced That Over 150,000 Reusable Hanes® Masks Will Be Sent To Schools As The Result Of Their Online Mask Donation Drive. AUSTIN, TX, USA, August 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Masks.com, a leading supplier of bulk masks for …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 19:10 GMT

Hoyer Statement on GAO Decision that President Trump's DHS Appointments were Illegal

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a legal decision that concluded President Trump’s appointments of two senior DHS officials were …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 17:47 GMT

Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today on the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act. “Eighty-five years ago today, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 21:42 GMT

Local District 81 Residents Endorse Michael Weinstein for State House

Across District 81 neighborhoods, residents show their support for Michael Weinstein’s bold Democratic vision for Florida PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Weinstein, community advocate and …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 21:00 GMT

Animal Wellness Groups Offer $5,000 Reward for Info that Leads to Animal Fighting Arrests, Convictions in Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Animal Wellness Foundation (AWF) and Animal Wellness Action (AWA) today announced a $5,000 reward for information resulting in successful prosecution of any individual for …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 20:50 GMT

WEINER & LASKY: DNC PLATFORM IMPORTANT FOR LAWS TO COME BUT BIDEN MUST STILL GO TO WISCONSIN TO WIN

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former White House spokesman Robert Weiner and policy analyst Ben Lasky have published an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel asserting that the DNC platform still matters …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 19:00 GMT

Iran: Defiant youth in Tehran and provinces target repression centers

PARIS, FRANCE, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recent days, defiant youth have targeted regime centers responsible for repressing the public, plundering the nation’s resources, and exporting terrorism. These activities took place in …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 17:22 GMT

Is drug abuse taking a vacation during COVID-19 or is it still here with us?

Midst the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World steps up its drug education outreach. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COVID-19 issues have absorbed the attention of …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 12:46 GMT

President of CFSI Loan Management Brian Mingham Claims Coronavirus Is Leading to Migration out of America's Large Cities

CFSI is a leading nationwide construction risk mitigation firm focused on creating key strategies and hiring top industry professionals. GREENWOOD, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Founder and CEO of CFSI Loan …

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Published on August 14, 2020 - 00:04 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Israel-UAE Agreement

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today on the agreement reached between Israel and the United Arab Emirates: “Today’s announcement that Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will move forward …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 10:33 GMT

Allergy Immunotherapies (Allergy Immunotherapy) Market 2020 Industry Analysis, Opportunities And Forecast To 2025

Global Allergy Immunotherapies (Allergy Immunotherapy) Market Analysis 2020 Trends, Industry Growth, Opportunities Forecast To 2025 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allergy Immunotherapies (Allergy Immunotherapy) …

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Published on August 13, 2020 - 08:38 GMT

New Chandler City Councilman OD Harris Scores Many Firsts

OD Harris, a successful entrepreneur and radio host, won his first elective office as a member of the Chandler City Council in Arizona. PHOENIX, AZ, USA, August 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chandler is a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa …

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Published on August 10, 2020 - 18:17 GMT

Financial Vultures Circling, Waiting to Profit Again from Housing Market Collapse

By Joe Rothstein Like circling vultures waiting for wounded prey to die, cash-rich investment firms are raising billions of dollars, getting ready to swoop in on distressed home owners and pick them clean of their life savings. Unless government …

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Published on August 3, 2020 - 16:13 GMT

Note to Media: Biden's Positions Are Not 'Extreme Left Wing' When Strong Majorities of Voters Support Them

By Joe Rothstein I may be missing something here, but doesn’t the “political center” more or less define where the majority of public opinion happens to be at any given time? And if you accept that definition, you would have to agree that the “center” …

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