#33 Senate Democrats join Republicans to block DC crime bill

#33 Senate Democrats join Republicans to block DC crime bill

33 Senate Democrats join Republicans to block DC crime bill Senators on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to block the District of Columbia’s updated criminal code from becoming law, marking the first time in more than three decades that a D.C.-passed bill has been nixed by Congress and the White House.  The Senate advanced the resolution, 81-14,…

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#Activists prepare next steps for if Biden’s student loan forgiveness prevails

#Activists prepare next steps for if Biden’s student loan forgiveness prevails

Activists prepare next steps for if Biden’s student loan forgiveness prevails Student loan advocates are planning their next moves as President Biden’s student debt relief plan hangs in the balance.  During the Supreme Court oral arguments for the proposal last week, the majority-conservative justices seemed skeptical of the administration’s case, fueling panic for some borrowers….

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#NTSB opens investigation into Norfolk Southern safety practices after train derailments

#NTSB opens investigation into Norfolk Southern safety practices after train derailments

NTSB opens investigation into Norfolk Southern safety practices after train derailments The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is launching an investigation into Norfolk Southern’s safety practices as the company faces increasing scrutiny following a string of train derailments, including a high-profile derailment in Ohio last month, the agency announced Tuesday. The NTSB said in a…

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#Michelle Obama hits Trump over his inauguration: ‘There weren’t that many people there’

#Michelle Obama hits Trump over his inauguration: ‘There weren’t that many people there’

Michelle Obama hits Trump over his inauguration: ‘There weren’t that many people there’ Michelle Obama is taking a swing at former President Trump’s claims of “massive” turnout at his 2017 inauguration, saying “there weren’t that many people there.” The former first lady makes the dig at Trump in “Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast,” debuting Tuesday…

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#Why concerns are rising about drug-resistant Shigella infections

#Why concerns are rising about drug-resistant Shigella infections

Why concerns are rising about drug-resistant Shigella infections The health community is growing more concerned about Shigella bacteria infections that have shown a resistance to drugs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) last week issued a health alert for a rise in infections caused by a drug-resistant strain of Shigella, bringing new attention…

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