U.S.
Senate rejects bill to discourage “sanctuary cities”
October 21, 2015Democrats and one Republican yesterday blocked a bill that would have cut some federal funding from jurisdictions that have "sanctuary city" laws.
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Webb quits Democratic presidential race, mulls independent run
October 21, 2015Webb is dropping out of the Democratic Party primary race because "my views on many issues are not compatible with the power structure and base of the Democratic Party."
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Tamir Rice’s family asks for special prosecutor
October 20, 2015The family of Tamir Rice, 12-year-old Black child shot by police last November, and their attorneys denounced the nearly one-year delay in charging officers responsible.
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Nine governors ask Congress to end Cuba blockade
October 16, 2015A letter sent to the House and Senate leadership emphasizes the benefits, including to agriculture, of increasing U.S. trade with Cuba.
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Benefit freeze to leave millions on Social Security out in the cold
October 16, 2015"We urge Congress to act quickly to mitigate the devastating Medicare hikes headed for millions of Americans who can't afford them."
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