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Georgia lawmaker says she switched to GOP because Democrats' policies were harming communities
"Not only were they not making a difference, they were literally sabotaging the community," Mainor said.
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from cutting funding to University of California
The judge ruled that the government’s funding cuts and investigations opened by the Departments of Education and Justice were “coercive and retaliatory conduct in violation of the First Amendment and 10th Amendment”
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Small business group joins suit against Illinois law restricting employer speech
Law prohibits companies from holding mandatory meetings where religious or political matters are discussed.
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Biden calls for congressional stock trading ban
In the past, Biden has not given his stance on stock trading in Congress.
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Trump: D.C. 'betrayals melted steel jobs away'
Long opposed to the merger, the 47th president said Friday that Nippon agreed to make the largest investment in steel in history, while keeping the company under U.S. control.
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New Washington state law granting unemployment benefits to striking workers draws praise, concern
ESB 5041 extends unemployment insurance benefits to striking or locked-out workers in Washington. Depending on the strike date, benefits would start 15 to 21 days after the strike begins.
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Sarkozy behind bars polarizes French – amid talk about political vendetta, 'contempt' for judiciary
Sarkozy was sentenced to five years behind bars on charges he orchestrated a criminal conspiracy with a scheme to illegally obtain campaign funds from outside France in return for diplomatic favors
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California lawmakers seek to limit self-checkout to reduce theft, combat racism
Opponents say theft is caused by thieves, not self-checkout machines, and that a new requirement for “worker and consumer impact assessment” for every new technology used would harm the state’s economy.
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California passes legislation to let strikers qualify for unemployment benefits
Under existing law, strikers are not eligible for unemployment benefits until the strike is over.