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The political world's attention is on the western United States on Saturday as officials work another day to tally votes in key races.The very slim elections for Seat of the Nevada Senate and Arizona Governorate have not yet been called.…

Northeastern Pennsylvania returns its incumbents to Congress, with U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright and Susan Wild winning a close election.Thursday morning, Cartwright was at 51.2% of the vote in the 8th arrondissement and Wild had…

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TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has sent a letter to the heads of the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees urging them to prioritize Kansas farmers and ranchers in the upcoming Farm Bill. The bill, which is updated every five years,…

Kenosha News. October 30, 2022.Editorial: New postcodes shouldn't just pass uncheckedAt first glance, we were delighted to see Wisconsin politicians teamed up to legislate to give residents of the villages of Caledonia, Mount Pleasant and…

Miriam Talalay speaks at the Baltimore County Woman of the Year awards ceremony, where she won the 2022 Baltimore County…

Shri Thanedar said he would work on universal health care, human rights and immigration issues in the US Congress next year. WASHINGTON DC. (TIP): All ready to be elected to the United States House of Representatives during the…

THE VILLAGES, Fla. (AP) — Democrats are increasingly concerned that Florida, once the nation's first swing state, will eclipse this fall and beyond as emboldened Republicans capitalize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in…

Hospitals serving marginalized urban communities need additional federal support to fulfill their mission to advance the health of the patients and communities they serve. The AHA recently commissioned NORC at the University of Chicago to…

Two-year termMark E. AmodeiRepublican PartyOccupation: Member of CongressAge: 64Contact:[email protected] www.amodeifornevada.comMark E. Amodei Service registerCongressman Amodei served in the U.S. Army Judge…

Sanford Bishop asked voters to judge him on the actions of his 30-year record in Congress during a debate Sunday ahead of the midterm elections. His opponent, Chris West, a young lawyer and developer with no big case to run on, asked voters…

By Andrien LeeUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Melissa ScanlanUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, The conversation is an independent, nonprofit source of news,…

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Columbus County Forum group hosted an event for political candidates in Columbus County to discuss issues such as education, economic development and fighting crime during of the town hall forum on October…

With the blessing of the Gandhis, Mallikarjun Kharge will almost certainly win the election as President of Congress. Why is this choice trashed?First of all, Ashok Gehlot, the ideal candidate as far as Gandhis are concerned,…

Yes, John Pryor, principles matter (“Principles in Laws, Platforms Matter,” August 31). But the character…

Abe FratoLast Tuesday evening, the candidates spoke to students and community members about their platforms and their positions on a variety of issues.The annual Oberlin Community Nominees Night was held last Tuesday evening in the Dye…

Liz Cheney The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs welcomes Congresswoman Liz Cheney to campus on Monday, October 3, for a conversation with Syracuse University faculty, staff, and students. As Wyoming's only member of the…

Faced with criticism for Vedanta-Foxconn choosing Gujarat over Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that even if the semiconductor project went to the neighboring state, there will be huge "new investments in Maharashtra," adding…

In this particular case, the Citizens' Council had a specific target in mind: Edward M. Kennedy, the president's younger brother, who was running for a seat in the United States Senate. "President Kennedy's brother has given you a great…

Congress Mobile Home Park, marred by empty lots, September 8 (Photo by Jana Birchum)…

SState Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) has expressed doubts whether Congress will soon receive a briefing from the intelligence community about the damage resulting from classified documents…

Terrorists killed several people at the Taj Hotel during the three-day siege in November 2008New York: Karambir Kang, who was general manager of the Taj hotel in Mumbai when the 26/11 terrorist attacks took place, called on…

In late July, a broad coalition of grassroots activists from across Appalachia was working to file statements on the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline before the public comment period expired. Just a month earlier, the pipeline…

Comment this storyCommentCARACAS, Venezuela - The surprise election of President Pedro Castillo has raised hopes for change in Peru's unstable and corrupt political system, but the impoverished rural teacher and political neophyte has found…

Dear Editor, September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As a volunteer advocate for the…

Democratic candidate for governor charlie christ leaves the United States House of Representatives as the general election heats up. Crist, who has represented Florida's 13th congressional district since winning the seat in the 2016…

Open the audio article playerBy Personal | on August 29, 2022By Yavapai County Educational Services AgencyThe CAST 11 podcast network is sponsored by the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit. Where adventure comes together.Yavapai County School…

Instagram updated its default settings for teenage users again this week, seeking to address concerns raised by a growing body of data showing that social media has a detrimental effect on children. But Instagram's latest changes aren't…

In January, 25-year-old Maxwell Frost will likely be the first Gen Z member elected to Congress.Frost is expected to win Florida's 10th congressional district Democratic primary, held on Tuesday, ABC News reports. Frost defeated Randolph…

Panelists categorically pointed out that racism and marginalization create the current precariousness of domestic workers. Domestic workers have endured “a long history of exclusion from basic labor laws, rooted in the legacy…

Amazon is selling t-shirts that say "Joe Biden Sucks" for $17.95. There's a "Let's Go Brandon" t-shirt…

In many ways, the Republican battle for the open seat in Florida's 7th congressional district has come down to three newcomers to the area who have established robust campaigns, along with several other local candidates hoping to stop them…

Photo: PTIJalore: The death of a nine-year-old Dalit boy in Jalore district of Rajasthan has sparked a wave of resignations from the ruling Congress party, with one MP and at least 12 councilors quitting over atrocities against the Dalit…

August 15, 2022 (Washington, DC) – US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a prominent member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committeesissued the following statement today on the one year…

Despite this threat, a day later, when the right-wing outlet Breitbart News published the warrant underlying the Mar-a-Lago search, it did not redact the names of the FBI agents on the document. Almost immediately after, posts on a…

A lot has happened since Austin Pride last brought its colors to the Texas capital in 2019. The coronavirus pandemic has community ties threatened and obstructed the annual celebration twice. The development has disrupted the heart of the…

SALEM — Efforts to build a new community health center at one of the…

Four candidates are vying to succeed Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) in a crowded Democratic primary with two incumbents, a former city supervisor and a retired doctor running for office for the first time. local. The seat…

Many products we use every day contain chemicals that end up in our water supplies and in our bodies.In sufficient quantities, these chemicals can be harmful. Exactly how harmful is unknown. Three…

Please join WTTW and PBS Books in conjunction with the Library of Congress on Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. via facebook live for a conversation with Kate Clifford Larson about his book Walk With Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou…

72 candidate interviews, including gubernatorial, congressional, state, and local elections for the 2022 primary (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 27, 2022) Each year, the Oakland County Times gives candidates of any position the opportunity to…

WASHINGTON — When they go to the polls on August 9, most voters in Minnesota 1st The congressional district may receive one of the most confusing ballots they will ever be asked to fill out. Most will receive a ballot that gives…

Washington, DC – Following the announcement of a potential reconciliation agreement between Senate Democrats, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released the following statement: “This proposal…

Karnataka Congressman Zameer Ahmed Khan recently courted controversy after he claims that the numerical strength of Muslims is superior to the politically dominant Vokkaliga community in the state. He made controversial remarks in support…

Group damage control mode as Seer Adichunchanagiri opposes Zameer's statement Group damage control mode as Seer Adichunchanagiri opposes Zameer's statement The power struggle in Congress over the post of chief minister has now…

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Congress was stunned by silence on Friday after realizing that 17 of his MPs had voted in favor of Presidential NDA candidate Draupadhi Murmuin the July 18 elections. While there are 96 congressmen in the state, UPA!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Two-thirds of registered voters (67%) say Democratic congressional candidates in the region where they live aren't paying enough attention to the nation's most important issues, with just 31% saying these candidates have the right…

Voters in Michigan's 3rd, 8th and 9th State House districts will see just one incumbent and many new faces in the Aug. 2 primary ballot.In the 3rd House District in Dearborn, three Democratic candidates who would be newly elected are vying…

The Senate is currently considering making a major investment in disability services, but we need your help to make it happen! People with disabilities rely on Home and Community Services (HCBS) for everyday tasks…

As we slowly begin to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, I fear we are heading for another health crisis that will devastate working families in New Jersey. But this crisis is preventable – and only Congress can prevent it from…

New Delhi: Instead of being able to create a next generation of leaders in Haryana, the Congress has been losing young party leaders at a rapid pace. While a few years ago former Party State Unity Chairman Ashok Tanwar left over disputes…

By PTI NEW DELHI: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Sunday that the new forest conservation rules "do not dilute or infringe" the provisions of the Forest Rights Act 2006, appeasing the fears that…

Representative Derek KilmerEvery few months I visit the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and talk to our military and civilians. This is an opportunity to hear their concerns and learn more about the issues that impact their work.In these…

The sound of freedom rang out Monday as war veterans and others gathered in New Baltimore for the symbolic bell-ringing ceremony marking the annual observance of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Members of the…

NEW YORK - Kevin Jennings is CEO of the organization Lambda Legal, a prominent LGBTQ rights advocate. He sees his mission in part as the fulfillment of that sacred American principle: "All men are created equal." "Those words tell me, 'Do…

NEW YORK (AP) — Of the world's current religions, Zoroastrianism, founded more than 3,000 years ago, is one of the oldest and most historically influential. Yet even though its adherents maintain vibrant communities on…

TOPEKA — When retired U.S. Army Colonel Lynn Rolf enlisted and went to war, the federal government promised to take care of his medical needs. Rolf, who began his 31-year military service in 1970 in…

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Candidate Interview: Kelly Garrett for Congress Dist 12 (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 25, 2022) Beverly Hills, Southfield, Lathrup Village, Redford Township, Livonia, Westland, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Inkster, MI – In the…

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was last updated in 1995, and since then the way we invest, spend and save money has changed dramatically with technological advancements in the payments industry. The CRA has encouraged institutions…

Content Warning: The following article contains mentions of death and gun violence. To speak with counseling and psychology services, please call (609) 258-3141. Following the death of 21 people…

The small-business owner will take on Republican Monica De La Cruz in November McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — By just 35 votes, small business owner Michelle Vallejo, 30, won the Democratic nomination for Texas' 15th…

Two-time presidential candidate Bernie Sanders gathered a crowd on Saturday in Humboldt Park to promote his populist agenda, showcase progressive ideals and support two Democratic congressional candidates from Chicago in hopes they will…

Congress had bet big on overtures made by industrialist Naresh Patel, an influential leader of the Leuva Patel sub-caste of the Patidar community. However, Thursday after Patel announced his decision not to enter politicsthe party was…

Syracuse University Libraries extends its Preservation Steward Agreement with the US Government Publishing Office (GPO). Under this agreement, the libraries agree to permanently preserve the print collections of historic government…

Events in two area communities will mark the celebration of the country's newest holiday - Juneteenth. June 19 celebrates the day (June 19, 1865) when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas over 155 years ago to inform slaves that…

New York Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy has officially announced that he is running for Congress in the new 23rd congressional district. Langworthy filed petitions with the State Board of Elections on Thursday and released his…

Placeholder while loading article actionsThe mother of a man who was among those shot dead in last month's mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store offered powerful testimony before Congress on Wednesday about how 'America is inherently…

Members of the Iowa congressional delegation responded with grief and prayers after a Thursday night shooting killed three people outside a Christian ministry rally in Ames.Also this week, GOP lawmakers addressed the use of taxpayer money…

A former Congress Minister has claimed that unlike former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, the current BJP Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai has become subservient to the BJP's ideological source, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh…

Placeholder while loading article actionsThe reaction to the news that the White House is about to write off $10,000 in federal debt for the vast majority of student borrowers is a reminder that the problem is a problem from hell. Many…

Updating the Community Reinvestment Act to promote special purpose credit programs could improve credit and lending equity.When Congress passed the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in 1977, it sought to close one of the remaining loopholes…

Uvalde. Buffalo. Park. New city. Four communities forever changed by gun violence. Four communities representing a small fraction of gun violence in the United States, where more than 100 persons are killed every day by firearms. Four…

Vanessa Fajans-Turner, who was previously a candidate in New York's 22nd congressional district, announced on Sunday that she would not continue her campaign for Congress.Fajans-Turner's announcement comes after finalized district maps were…

Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney, in happier times. Photo: Win…

May is Community Action Monthand local agencies helping low-income families hope Congress approves a plan to strengthen and modernize their federal support.Community action agencies help provide services…

Booker, Tester, Merkley and Warren introduce bill to impose moratorium on major agribusiness mergers Washington D.C.- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jon Tester (D-MT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)…

SShortly after the Supreme Court's draft opinion quashing Roe v. Wade was released to the public, California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned conservative attacks on abortion rights and promised his state would be a "sanctuary" for those…

One person was killed and four others seriously injured after a gunman opened fire at a Southern California church on Sunday, authorities said.The shooter was arrested outside the Presbyterian Church of Geneva in Laguna Woods, Calif., said…

Udaipur: In what is clearly an acknowledgment of the success that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved through its multi-level outreach program among the unrepresented and under-represented sections within the Other Backward Class…

Kashmiri Pandit government employees and their families protest the murder of Rahul BhatPhoto: ANINew Delhi: Congress flayed the Bharatiya Janata Paty (BJP) on Friday for the brutal murder of Rahul Bhat, a Kashmiri pundit who was shot dead…

We are fortunate in the Bay Area to have a strong Democratic congressional delegation. That trend appears to be continuing even as the 15th congressional district selects a new representative to succeed retiring Jackie Speier,…

Norman Y. Mineta will forever be remembered as the man who achieved justice for those incarcerated by Japanese internment. He pushed through reparations in a Republican administration. Reparations, the holy grail of BIPOC. After Mineta did…

Ali Younes, an 8-year-old child from Lebanon, sits with his mother after becoming an American citizen during a ... Citizenship ceremony at the Bronx Zoo on May 5, 2017 in New York City. Many Americans don't know that a…

Members of Congress are working to lower the cost of insulin for more than seven million Americans who struggle to afford lifesaving drugs. Representative Joe Morelle stopped by Highland Hospital on Saturday to highlight a report he…

Representatives Cindy Axne (IA-03) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) led a letter to House leadership urging them to bring bipartisan, bicameral legislation – HR 6448, the Invest to Protect Act – to the House to better support rural areas and…

Daughter of a Sikh Punjabi father and an Ecuadorian mother to meet the challenges of daily struggles in her community The daughter of a Punjabi Sikh father and an Ecuadorian mother, Victoria Virasingh, an Arlington-born and raised…

Madison Cawthorn, the 26-year-old Republican congresswoman from western North Carolina, has racked up tickets. In March, a cop arrested him for crossing the center line in Cleveland County. As the officer discovered, Cawthorn was driving…

In Reverend Cedric Harmon's religious tradition, prayers offered in church almost always begin the same way. The faithful recognize God and then give thanks for life, health, strength and security,…

Most Americans put their clocks forward last month observing daylight saving time, but the debate over semi-annual daylight saving time changes continues at the California State Capitol. Assemblyman Steven Choi AB2868 would add…

The future development site of the 200 Academy (Photo by Jana Birchum)…

Rep. Adriano Espaillat and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with President Joe Biden on Monday, discussing a wide range of immigration-related topics, including Title 42, the Trump-era rule that simplified the removal of…

Eau Claire, WI - Today, Eau Claire Fire Department Local 487 announced its endorsement of Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin's third congressional district. Local 487 joins Stevens Point Firefighters, IAFF Local 484 and workers across the district…

HOW MUCH?$2,900 on March 30WHO UNDERSTOOD IT?Carrick Flynn, candidate for the Democratic Party nomination for Oregon's 6th congressional district.WHO GAVE IT?Elizabeth Vaintrob, from Eugene, who works for the Oxford-based Center for…

An organization representing Ukrainian Canadians is calling on police to investigate the arson attack on a Victoria pastor's home as a targeted hate crime. In the early hours of Wednesday, April 20, Father Yuriy Vyshnevskyy says his wife…

I was the first to report in Gulf News that India's most prominent election strategist, Prashant Kishor (PK), is in talks to join India's big old political party - the Congress. The reason for the pat on the back - it's…

More and more young people seem to be choosing dumbphones over smartphones, but is it for privacy reasons or because it's trendy? John Oliver, host of the "Last Week Tonight" show, used data brokers to get lawmakers' digital fingerprints…

Without money and permanent staff to address the public health effects of global warming, low-income and elderly populations risk devastating consequences, from weather emergencies to chronic diseases, leading to preventable deaths and…

BARCELONA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In “Innovations in Neuromodulation,” the International Neuromodulation Society (INS) brings together industry leaders, innovators and investors on May 22 to discuss commercialization from a global…

Financial sector companies and water plant operators are both identified as critical, but banks have far more resources and capacity than water plant operators. “The financial services industry is well-resourced, regulated and capable of…

Congress adjourned for a two-week recess last week without voting on the package, which would provide more funding for treatments, tests and vaccines."We need this Covid funding," Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary, said on "Fox…

A retired Chautauqua County resident has announced his independent candidacy for Congress in the 23rd…

Confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee will continue for 4 days.(Arizona family)NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) — Members of the New Orleans legal community reacted to the unfolding story when the U.S. Senate confirmed Federal Judge…

Source: Shutterstock. NAFCU and CUNA are among 11 banking and consumer groups that have sent a letter to Congress to close a loophole that allows some companies to escape regulation that the groups say is necessary to protect consumers…

washington d.c. – Today, America once again mourns another community devastated by gun violence. In a single act in Sacramento, six people were killed and at least a dozen others injured. Families have changed forever. Survivors left to…

Big change was in store for the likes of John Garamendi and Ken Calvert and Raul Ruiz from the time…

The website will feature a new Test-to-Treat locator tool to help people access more than 2,000 locations that offer COVID-19 tests and antiviral pills in one convenient place The administration continues to urge Congress to…

Legal recreational cannabis sales begin in New Mexico this week, and two tribal communities are poised to jump into the industry. The Pueblos of Picuris and Pojoaque have signed an intergovernmental…

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told 'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri that the film showed the pain and…

The Court today delivered opinions in two cases, both interesting in their particular factual circumstances, but neither controversial, one having been decided unanimously and the other with a single dissent. Houston Community…

WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how Georgia members of Congress voted over the past week.Along with roll call…

Actress Lauren Potter, center, appears alongside other people with Down syndrome in 'Not Special Needs', a 2017 short film that questions whether the needs of people with Down syndrome are really 'special ". (Publicis New York)…

Along with roll call votes last week, the Senate also passed, by voice vote, the Secure Connections Act (S. 120), to prevent and respond to the misuse of communications services that facilitates violence. domestic and other crimes. HOUSE…

After weeks of negotiations and months of interim funding bills since the start of the federal fiscal year in October 2021, on Tuesday the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, an omnibus funding bill that includes…

LOS ANGELES - The resignation of former U.S. Representative from California Devin Nunes, head of Donald Trump's media company, has left his former voters with a strange special election: voters will choose someone to complete the remaining…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday began the years-long process of restructuring its national health-care system, a venture that will require presidential and congressional approval before it can begin.…

The long-awaited Gateway Tunnel came one step closer to becoming a reality when Congress included $3 billion in the giant federal spending bill that can be tapped to help fund the project.The allowances were included in the $1.5 trillion…

Acts of hate are the antithesis of justice.As a nation of laws, America must hold perpetrators of racially…

Be it resolved that the Puerto Rican Civic Association of Central and Southern New Jersey proudly endorses Hector Tavarez in the 2022 Democratic Primary I am proud…

LANSING, AP — Former Macomb County judge and prosecutor Carl Marlinga announced his campaign for a new House seat in suburban Detroit on Monday, becoming the…