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A look inside the controversial National Defense Authorization Act
Friday, December 13th, 2024
via KSL NewsRadio (Utah)The modified National Defense Authorization Act passed the House Wednesday, but some of the defense budget is being criticized.
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The president-elect’s relationship with the legal system will play a decisive role in his second term
Friday, December 13th, 2024
via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)Donald Trump's relationship with the American legal system has defined his political career.
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Pueblo D70 board halts social-emotional learning curriculum following parent complaints
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via The Pueblo Chieftain (Colorado)The Pueblo D70 Board of Education voted unanimously to halt mental health programming amid parental opposition.
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House passes military budget
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via WDSU (Louisiana)The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a double-digit pay raise for some military members and bans on some social policies.
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Could This Tiny School Break Down the Wall Between Church and State?
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via The New York Times (Maine)Officials in Oklahoma are laying the groundwork to push Christianity into public schools.
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$895B defense spending bill gets House approval
Thursday, December 12th, 2024
via Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Arkansas)WASHINGTON -- The House on Wednesday passed an $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the…
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House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
via Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier (Iowa)The bill passed by a vote of 281-140 and next moves to the Senate, where lawmakers sought a bigger boost in defense spending.
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United Counseling Service appoints Amie Niles as its new director of operations
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
via Bennington Banner (Vermont)United Counseling Service of Bennington County (UCS) announced that Amie Niles will serve as its new director of operations as of Dec. 1.
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House voting on $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
via San Antonio Express-News (Texas)National defense would see a 1% increase in spending this fiscal year under a Pentagon...
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Defense bill bans transgender medical coverage for children in military families • Missouri Independent
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
via Missouri Independent (Missouri)This story mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are suffering from thoughts of self-harm, dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to live chat with a mental health professional. WASHINGTON — House…
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Defense bill bans transgender medical coverage for children in military families • Wisconsin Examiner
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
via Wisconsin Examiner (Wisconsin)The $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act includes across-the-board pay raises, upgrades to housing and a ban on transgender care
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Defense bill bans transgender medical coverage for children in military families • Georgia Recorder
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
via Georgia Recorder (Georgia)This story mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are suffering from thoughts of self-harm, dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to live chat with a mental health professional. WASHINGTON — House…
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Defense bill bans transgender medical coverage for children in military families • Michigan Advance
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)This story mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are suffering from thoughts of self-harm, dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org to live chat with a mental health professional. WASHINGTON — House…
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Defense bill bans transgender medical coverage for children in military families • New Hampshire Bulletin
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
via New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)House Democrats will face a tough vote this week on the final compromise annual defense bill that includes pay raises for troops but also bans coverage for U.S. service members' children who seek…
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Defense bill bans transgender medical coverage for children in military families • Ohio Capital Journal
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)U.S. House Democrats will face a tough vote this week on the final compromise annual defense bill that includes pay raises for troops but also bans coverage for U.S. service members' children who seek…
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RCAS wanted his book destroyed. Instead, he helped build a blueprint for overcoming book bans
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
via Rapid City Journal (South Dakota)RCAS wanted David Eggers book destroyed. Then he built a blueprint for overcoming book bans.
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Column: Black women say they’re exhausted after election, but won’t give up activism
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
via Austin American-Statesman (Texas)Columnist Suzette Hackney talked to Black women around the country about how they're recovering from the 2024 election and planning for the future.
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Justice Dept. reports ‘unlawful and unconstitutional’ conduct at Worcester PD
Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
via Lowell Sun (Massachusetts)BOSTON — On Monday, the Justice Department reported findings from an investigation into conduct by the city of Worcester and the Worcester Police Department (WPD), finding both engage in a pattern …
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Realtors’ Nonprofit Is Politically Motivated, Some Say
Monday, December 9th, 2024
via The New York Times (Minnesota)The National Association of Realtors has created a nonprofit that gives more heavily to one side of the political aisle and to groups that have little to do with real estate and housing.
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