U.S. lawmakers have said that they are moving forward with a plan to ban TikTok, one of the most popular apps in the world. In hearings last week, Congress questioned TikTok’s C.E.O., Shou Zi Chew, …
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3/29/23
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In response to crime statistics in New Orleans, Senator John Kennedy urged the NOPD to "stop and frisk" potential crime suspects-- a tactic which is not currently allowed in New Orleans.
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Ka'Cell El-Mansura (via MyArkLaMiss)
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3/29/23
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Two speakers target her past comments and actions at an emotional March 22 school board meeting.
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Nova Blanco-Rico (via Press Enterprise)
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3/29/23
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Tense moments between congressmen outside the House chamber as Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a former principal, implores reporters to continue to press Republicans on the issue of gun violence.
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3/29/23
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If approved by the House, the measure would end more than 20 years of authorization for U.S. presidents to use force in that country and return those war powers to Congress.
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Associated Press (via Twin Cities)
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3/29/23
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House Bill 1240 has already passed through the House and passed through a Senate Committee on Tuesday.
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3/29/23
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A business owner in the town of John Day shares her neighbors' frustration with the state of Oregon. She doesn't think Idaho is the answer.
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3/29/23
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President Biden will be visiting Mississippi on Friday after violent tornadoes hit cities in the southern state. The White House announced on Wednesday that Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will …
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Fox Wilmington (via Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV)
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3/29/23
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President Joe Biden won’t veto a Republican-led measure to end the national COVID emergency
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3/29/23
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The U.S. Senate passed a resolution on Wednesday ending the COVID-19 national emergency that was declared over three years ago, sending the bill to President Biden’s desk. HJ Res 7 passed 68-23 …
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Fox Wilmington (via Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV)
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3/29/23
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This comes despite the Biden administration having expressed strong objections to the bill earlier this year.
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Associated Press (via Twin Cities)
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3/29/23
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The bill moved through the House and got stuck in the Senate.
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3/29/23
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The county must return $8 million it received in grant funds for "Project Turnkey", plus pay the $150,000 it had promised for a down payment for the Quality Inn.
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Via KGW
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3/29/23
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A bill that would have required "substance-free seating" in large venues in Colorado has died in committee.
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Lanie Lee Cook (via KDVR)
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3/29/23
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Twitter says it has removed tweets showing a poster promoting a 'Trans Day of Vengeance' protest in support of transgender rights in Washington, D.C.
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CBS Los Angeles (via CBS Los Angeles)
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3/29/23
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BILLERICA — Five candidates are vying for two seats on the School Committee in the April 1 town election after months of contention between the district, committee and parents.
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Peter Currier (via The Lowell Sun - Local News)
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3/29/23
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The Police Career Incentive Pay Program, also known as “The Quinn Bill,” came to an end for new State Police hires in 2009. That program included incentives for education among troopers. New …
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Flint McColgan (via Boston Herald - Massachusetts News)
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3/29/23
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A single U.S. senator is blocking military promotions because he says the Pentagon shouldn’t be paying for the travel for personnel to obtain abortions.
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Alexandra Limon (via News10 - NYC)
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3/29/23
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A White House official said in a statement to CNN that while the President "strongly opposes" this bill, the administration is already winding down the emergency by May 11, the date previously …
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Cnn Com Wire Service (via Press Enterprise)
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3/29/23
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A White House official said in a statement to CNN that while the President "strongly opposes" this bill, the administration is already winding down the emergency by May 11, the date previously …
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Cnn Com Wire Service (via San Bernardino Sun)
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3/29/23
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