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Showing posts with label US Congress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label US Congress. Show all posts
Monday, December 9, 2024

‘Critical race theory’ takes heat from GOP lawmakers on House education panel

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 By Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers railed against what they called “woke” curriculum in schools during a Wednesday heari...
Monday, September 23, 2024

U.S. House passes ‘anti-woke’ bill aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher ed

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 By Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON —  A GOP measure barring accrediting organizations from requiring colleges and universities to adopt diversi...
Friday, September 13, 2024

'Obvious Conflict of Interest': Report Reveals 50+ US Lawmakers Hold Military Stocks

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By Brett Wilkins "It's abjectly terrifying that the personal benefit of any member of Congress is factored into decisions about how...
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Rights Group Says Netanyahu Visit Puts US Complicity in Spotlight

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"U.S. officials are well aware of the mounting evidence that Israeli forces have committed war crimes in Gaza," said Human Rights ...
Thursday, March 14, 2024

House Votes Against TikTok—and for More Cold War

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 By Ari Paul A bipartisan effort to effectively ban the social media network,  TikTok   in the United States has taken a great leap forward....
Friday, November 18, 2022

Welcoming New Members, Progressive Caucus Vows to 'Double Down' on Bold Agenda

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"There will now be more progressives in Congress than at any other time in modern history," said Rep.-elect Greg Casar of Texas. T...