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Politics
Postmaster General Testifies, Says USPS Will Prioritize Mailed Ballots
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said before the Senate he believes the Postal Service can accommodate the expected volume of mailed ballots this year ahead of Election Day, despite internal slowdowns.
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National
Democrats Question Whether Postmaster General's Hiring Skirted Background Checks
A pair of House Democrats suggest that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was not part of a pool of candidates cultivated and vetted by an outside hiring firm that was contracted to fill the post.
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Politics
State Unemployment Agencies Could Take Months To Adapt To WH Proposal, Memos Show
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies tells lawmakers on Capitol Hill that it would take most states 8-20 weeks to move to a modified system of awarding benefits.
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Politics
Rep. John Lewis, A Force In The Civil Rights Movement, Dead At 80
Lewis began his nearly 60-year career in public service leading sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the Jim Crow-era South. He went on to serve in Congress for more than three decades.
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Politics
Trump: Painting 'Black Lives Matter' On 5th Avenue Would Be 'Symbol Of Hate'
President Trump blasts New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to paint the words "Black Lives Matter" in front of Trump Tower. Trump said it would amount to "denigrating this luxury Avenue."
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Politics
Democrats, Republicans Clash As GOP Prepares To Unveil A Police Reform Bill Too
Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil a police reform proposal. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the Democratic police reform bill "a non-starter."
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Politics
McConnell Says Next Coronavirus Aid Bill Will Be The Last
The next round of coronavirus aid will be narrowly focused and will not extend federal unemployment assistance, the Senate majority leader says.
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Politics
Congress Has Approved $3 Trillion For Coronavirus Relief So Far. Here's A Breakdown
There have been four separate measures over the last two months, including payments to individuals, tax breaks for businesses, and funds for public health and state and local governments.
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House To Vote On COVID-19 Aid Plan That The GOP Had Already Written Off
The House is set to vote Friday on a $3 trillion coronavirus aid package. It was written entirely by Democrats, and Republicans are not on board.
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Politics
Lawmakers Want To Get Americans More Relief Money. Here's What They Propose
A trio of Senate Democrats wants to give $2,000 per month to individuals through the end of the health emergency. One Senate Republican suggests covering payroll for companies who rehire workers.