Washington Three House Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation aimed at strengthening anti-harassment, assault and retaliation policies at the US State Department.
Trump State Department official charged for attacking police in Capitol riot
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A former Trump State Department political appointee appeared in Washington, DC, federal court Friday after being charged for pushing against police in the Capitol building during the January 6 insurrection. Federico...
With the clock ticking, Georgia lawmakers want the state to end daylight saving time
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Last week, Georgia's Senate passed a bill 46-7 that would end the state's observance of daylight saving time. If enacted. it would mean that Peach State residents would not longer need to prepare for "springing for...
Transportation Department watchdog asked DOJ to consider criminal probe of then-Secretary Elaine Chao over ethics concerns
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Washington The Transportation Department's inspector general asked the Justice Department in December to consider a criminal probe into then-Secretary Elaine Chao over her alleged misuse of office, documents made pub...
Democrats introduce legislation to create a Ruth Bader Ginsburg monument on Capitol Hill
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Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation to create a monument on Capitol Hill in honor of the late Supreme Court Justice and liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The House bill, introduced on Monday by the D...
Tennessee is hoping to make Dolly Parton’s ‘Amazing Grace’ an official state song
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A bill in the Tennessee Legislature would officially make Dolly Parton's version of "Amazing Grace" the state hymn, adding to its 10 state songs. The bill was introduced earlier this month. State Rep. Mike Sparks a...
Louisiana ranks as the worst state for children during the Covid-19 pandemic, Save the Children says
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The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc for families across the US, as school closures and social distancing have made it difficult to provide for kids. But in Louisiana, families are faring worse than in an...
How this single piece of legislation could change elections forever
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Sometime this week, the Democratic-controlled House is expected to pass the "For the People Act," a sweeping set of electoral reforms that would, among others things, seek to increase voting and election security an...
Proud Boys nominated man to hold ‘war powers’ and lead January 6 attack, Justice Department says
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Federal prosecutors say a Seattle-area resident was nominated to have "war powers" to lead the Proud Boys on January 6, as they continue to allege that members of the Trump-supporting extremist group were prepping, ...
McDonald’s CEO promises investigation after report alleges sexual harassment among workers
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New York (CNN Business)Sexual harassment against McDonald's restaurant employees "will not be tolerated," McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement responding to a CBS News report detailing some female emp...
Senate Democrats drop proposal to penalize companies for not providing $15 minimum wage
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Senate Democrats decided Sunday to abandon an alternative proposal to penalize companies for not providing a $ 15 minimum wage to their employees, the latest indication that boosting the federal minimum wage in thi...
Cuomo changes plan and asks New York attorney general and chief judge to select independent lawyer to review sexual harassment claims
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New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office has asked the New York attorney general and the chief judge of the court of appeals to jointly select an independent attorney to conduct "a thorough review" of sexual h...