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Senate Democrats approve big Biden deal; House to vote next

Senate Democrats approve big Biden deal; House to vote next

The Senate has approved Democrats' big election-year economic package. The legislation is less ambitious than President Joe Biden’s original domestic goals. But it embodies deep-rooted party dreams of slowing global warming, moderating pharmaceutical costs and taxing big corporations. The House seems on track to provide final congressional approval when it returns briefly from summer recess on Friday.
by The Associated Press

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Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out

Republicans have long feuded with the mainstream media. Now many are shutting them out

A trend of GOP candidates ignoring or actively avoiding legacy media — particularly national outlets — is building this year. That can hamper voters' ability to make informed choices.
by Danielle Kurtzleben

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Pentagon denies DC request for National Guard migrant help

Pentagon denies DC request for National Guard migrant help

U.S. defense officials say that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declined to provide Guard personnel and the use of the D.C. Armory to assist with the reception of migrants into the city. Mayor Muriel Bowser says the city may send an amended request.
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Biden team, Eli Lilly condemn new Indiana abortion ban

Biden team, Eli Lilly condemn new Indiana abortion ban

Eli Lilly and Co. and the administration of President Joe Biden have condemned Indiana's new ban on abortions. The law takes effect Sept. 15.
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Senate rules referee weakens Dem drug plan in economic bill

Senate rules referee weakens Dem drug plan in economic bill

Democrats were told to remove language imposing hefty penalties on drugmakers that boost their prices beyond inflation in the private insurance market. Democrats plan to begin Senate votes Saturday on their package addressing climate change, energy, health care, taxes and deficit reduction.
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Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe

Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe

Indiana was among the first Republican-run state legislatures to debate tighter abortion laws after the Supreme Court ruling that removed constitutional protections for the procedure.
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'The most progress we will have made — ever': Climate scientists heartened by Senate climate deal

'The most progress we will have made — ever': Climate scientists heartened by Senate climate deal

Climate scientist and author Michael Mann tells Climate Cast, that while it stops short of the 50 percent emissions drop we need, the climate deal now poised to pass the Senate will be “the most progress we will have made in addressing the climate crisis — ever — from the standpoint of Congressional action.”
by Paul Huttner

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Court says state senator can remain on primary ballot

Court says state senator can remain on primary ballot

The state Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to Sen. Gene Dornink’s residency in a southern Minnesota district. Justices said the case wasn’t filed promptly and it was too close to the election.
by Brian Bakst

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