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'The stakes could not be higher': Senate panel debates voting overhaul

'The stakes could not be higher': Senate panel debates voting overhaul

The Senate Rules Committee held a contentious markup of legislation to revamp the nation's voting and campaign finance rules, laying bare the deep partisan divide over how elections should be run.
by Pam Fessler

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Former Trump officials to defend federal response to Capitol riot

Former Trump officials to defend federal response to Capitol riot

Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is set to testify that he was cautious about allowing military intervention during the siege on Jan. 6.
by Alana Wise

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In Ahmaud Arbery's name, Georgia repeals citizen's arrest law

In Ahmaud Arbery's name, Georgia repeals citizen's arrest law

Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law repealing citizen's arrest in the state. The white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery are using citizen's arrest as part of their defense.
by Emma Hurt

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Government housing vouchers are hard to get, and hard to use

Government housing vouchers are hard to get, and hard to use

The federal government plans to release another $5 billion to help those at risk of homelessness. But even without that assistance, low-income tenants struggle to use housing vouchers.
by Pam Fessler

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Reaching back to the New Deal, Biden proposes a Civilian Climate Corps

Reaching back to the New Deal, Biden proposes a Civilian Climate Corps

To bolster the country's preparedness for a warming world and create jobs, President Joe Biden wants to retool and relaunch one of the most celebrated U.S. government programs, first established by former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
by Nathan Rott and Scott Detrow

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Americans will lose unemployment benefits if they turn down jobs, Biden says

Americans will lose unemployment benefits if they turn down jobs, Biden says

Biden said that his administration would not stand for people gaming the system, but pressed the importance of continued financial support for those left jobless as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
by Alana Wise

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Why people are fleeing Honduras for the U.S.: 'All that's left here is misery'

Why people are fleeing Honduras for the U.S.: 'All that's left here is misery'

Hunger, violence and catastrophic flooding are leading more families to flee the Honduras for the southern U.S. border than any other country. At least 200 families a day are asking for asylum.
by John Burnett

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