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Senate Republicans release $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer

Senate Republicans release $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer

The move comes days after President Joe Biden offered to lop off $550 billion from his original proposal, moving the two sides closer than they have ever been, though significant challenges remain.
by Kelsey Snell

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GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight

GOP set to block 1/6 panel, stoking Senate filibuster fight

Senate Republicans are ready to deploy the filibuster to block a commission on the Jan. 6 insurrection, shattering hopes for a bipartisan probe of the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and reviving pressure on Democrats to do away with the procedural tactic that critics say has lost its purpose.
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Americans strongly support trans rights — in some cases

Americans strongly support trans rights — in some cases

Americans strongly support trans service members being in the military — even as they say trans athletes should compete according to the sex listed on their birth certificates.
by Bill Chappell

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Biden asks U.S. intel officials to investigate COVID-19 origin

Biden asks U.S. intel officials to investigate COVID-19 origin

President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked U.S. intelligence officials to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the unlikely possibility that they lead to a Chinese lab.
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Former Virginia Sen. John Warner dies at 94

Former Virginia Sen. John Warner dies at 94

Former Sen. John W. Warner of Virginia, a centrist Republican who served as Navy secretary and one of the Senate's most influential military experts, has died at 94, his longtime chief of staff said Wednesday.
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After last year's unrest, some businesses rebuilt. But many have not recovered

After last year's unrest, some businesses rebuilt. But many have not recovered

Minneapolis business advocates say rebuilding, especially for properties that were leveled by fire, will take five to 10 years. City officials and fundraising groups have calculated the total cost at around $500 million to be shared by 1,500 businesses. But fundraisers have only secured a fraction of what they say they need.
by Nina Moini

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Claudia Kolker: What we can learn from newcomers

Claudia Kolker: What we can learn from newcomers

Claudia Kolker speaks about her book, “The Immigrant Advantage: What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America.”

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Minn. Appeals court deals setback to voting restoration push

Minn. Appeals court deals setback to voting restoration push

The Minnesota Court of Appeals turned away a legal bid Monday to more quickly restore the voting rights of past felons, suggesting it’s up to the Legislature to take on.
by Brian Bakst

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