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America's Biggest Companies Push for Path to Citizenship for ‘Dreamers'
The move comes as President Biden and Democrats in Congress look to immigration as one of their next major legislative priorities.
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Biden's Immigration Bill Faces an Uphill Battle in Congress, But These Parts Could Find Bipartisan Support
Potential contenders for piecemeal reform include establishing a path to citizenship for “Dreamers,” reforming the agricultural worker program, and expanding employment-based immigration.
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GOP Warns Biden Against Relying on Party-Line Vote for Big Bills, But Democrats Are Wary of Obstruction
As Biden moves to pass his $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan using a simple Senate majority, Republicans say he risks poisoning the well for future reform.
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Bruce Springsteen Pleads Guilty to Public Drinking – But Prosecutor Drops DWI Charge
Springsteen, 71, was arrested in November at Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey, also known as Sandy Hook.
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Hillary Clinton Is Co-Writing a Thriller Novel That Reckons With a Post-Trump World
Hillary Clinton is teaming up with award-winning author Louise Penny to pen her first non-fiction book.
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Biden May Face an Uphill Task Trying to Form an ‘Anti-China Alliance' in Asia
Joe Biden’s promise to rebuild the U.S. middle class could hamper efforts to push policies that Asian countries would sign up to, said a political analyst.
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Snubbed as Obama High Court Pick, Garland in Line to Be AG
President Joe Biden’s pick of Judge Merrick Garland to be attorney general offers a seemingly problem-free nominee with bipartisan support.
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Lincoln Project Paid Ex-Obama Spokesman's Consulting Firm to Appeal to Black Voters in Pennsylvania
The Lincoln Project paid a consulting firm run by former Obama deputy press secretary Bill Burton to get out the Black vote.
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Rush Limbaugh, the Incendiary Radio Talk Show Host, Dies at Age 70
The right-wing radio host announced in February 2020 he had been diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer.
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Civil Rights Groups Are Pushing Biden to Fulfill Promise of Ending the Death Penalty
Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from civil rights groups and liberal members of Congress to fulfill his pledge to end the death penalty.
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In Addition to Covid Relief Measures, President Biden Has Long-Term Plans to Bring Back Jobs
President Joe Biden made several promises on the campaign trail to add jobs back into the economy. The question is what he can ultimately accomplish.
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Biden's Climate Change Strategy Looks to Pay Farmers to Curb Carbon Footprint
President Biden has called on U.S. farmers to lead the way in offsetting greenhouse gas emissions to battle climate change.
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Senate Confirms Former Obama Chief of Staff to Oversee VA
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Ron Insana: Lawmakers Should Go Big on Stimulus to Main Street Or Go Home
As lawmakers hammer out the details of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package, saving Main Street should be a priority.
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Michelle Obama's Stylist: I Graduated From College and Was Lost—How I Found a Career I Love
Michelle Obama’s stylist, Meredith Koop, loves her job. It gives her a sense of purpose and joy, but it wasn’t that long ago that she didn’t have direction.
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Biden Beefs Up Administration With Asia Experts as the U.S. Prepares to Take on China
President Joe Biden’s team has identified China as one of its biggest foreign policy challenges, and stressed the importance of allies in responding to Beijing.
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Bipartisan Pair of Senators Reintroduces Immigration Reform Bill Protecting ‘Dreamers'
The Dream Act would give some young, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children the opportunity to pursue a path toward American citizenship.
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Biden Vows to Allow More Refugees Into the United States
Biden announced he plans to raise the cap on refugees allowed to enter the U.S. as he inherits a resettlement program whittled down by Trump.
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From Obama to Angelou, These Are 5 Must-Read Books for Black History Month
Black History Month provides an excellent opportunity to either reacquaint yourself with a few books you’ve already read or experience some for the first time. From presidential memoirs to essential autobiographies by iconic Black authors, here’s a short list of must-reads.
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Obama's Inauguration Producer Explains How Aretha Franklin Created His Favorite Inaugural Moment
Steve Kerrigan produced both President Obama’s 2009 and 2013 inaugurations and served as a senior adviser to President Biden’s inaugural committee. He shares why inaugurations are such a “uniquely American experience,” and how Aretha Franklin helped create his favorite inauguration moment.