By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a bid to shield consumers from hidden and excessive charges, the Biden-Harris Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) […]
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Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies
By Sergio Mendoza Reyes, Erin Douglas and Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 5, 2023 “Biden administration presses forward with border wall plans in Texas, angering allies” was first published […]
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McCarthy’s Downfall: Rogue Republicans Remove House Speaker in Unprecedented Vote
Before the vote, McCarthy, who faced a protracted 15-round battle in January to secure the speakership, made it clear that he would not seek assistance from Democrats. Such a move could have potentially saved his position. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed the concerns of many in his caucus, citing significant trust issues with the Republican leadership, including McCarthy.
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Delayed passage of farm bill stirs uncertainty for Texas agriculture
The looming government shutdown is causing uncertainty for Texas agriculture and nutrition programs due to the potential delay of the farm bill, which is critical to providing crop insurance and loans to farmers and food access to low-income families.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Faces Pressure to Pursue Impeachment Inquiry Against President Biden
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia As expected, the return of Congress to Capitol Hill is kicking off with the House of Representatives doing former President Donald Trump’s […]
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OP-ED: Biden Needs a Reparations Commission for 2024
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Leaders within the Democratic Party in the last Congress demonstrated their political will for a reparations commission. 217 confirmed yes votes in the House and half of the Senate Committee chairs, along with the Senate Leader, and many of their colleagues, signed on to the Senate bill.
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Historic March on Washington Anniversary Commemorated with Calls for Continued Civil Rights Struggle
The original March on Washington, a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, drew approximately 250,000 participants in 1963. Its influence paved the way for significant legislative milestones, including the passage of federal civil rights and voting rights laws in the 1960s. The erosion of voting rights, recent Supreme Court rulings that impact affirmative action and abortion rights, and the rise of hate and violence against marginalized communities, however, punctuate the current commemoration.
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With Debt Ceiling Deal Reached, All Eyes Turn to Congress to Ratify Agreement
By Stacy M. BrownOriginally appeared in NNPA After President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced that they’d reached an accord to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid […]
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House, Senate Pass Legislation to Lower Cost of Inmate Telephone Calls
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Exorbitant telephone call rates have historically made it almost impossible for loved ones to keep in touch with family and friends behind bars. […]
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Capitol Hill Lawmakers Push Bill That Hurts Local and Black-owned Newspapers
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent In Klobuchar and her colleagues’ attempt to save local news from tech behemoths like Google, Facebook, and […]