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Antisemitism in Montgomery County Schools: Jewish Students Speak Out to School Board President After Congressional Hearing

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Rockville, Maryland – Following an inquiry from congressional lawmakers, Montgomery County school board president Karla Silvestre engaged in a dialogue with Jewish students expressing feelings of isolation within Maryland’s largest school system. These students recounted various incidents of hate they endured during their time in school. The students’ testimonies shed light on a concerning trend of antisemitism within K-12 educational settings in the state. Their stories highlight the challenges faced by Jewish youth in a …

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Louisiana’s New Congressional Map Rejected by Federal Judges, Sparking Election Uncertainty

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BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – A recent decision by a panel of federal judges has thrown Louisiana’s congressional district boundaries into uncertainty as the state gears up for fall elections. The ruling, which rejected a new congressional map proposing a second majority-Black House district, has sparked debate and legal challenges among state officials and advocacy groups. The 2-1 ruling came after a previous map from 2022 was blocked by a different federal judge, leaving the state …

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Kennedy Crushes Republican Challenger to Fill Vacant Congressional Seat in Upstate New York

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Buffalo, New York – In a closely contested race, Kennedy emerged victorious over Republican Gary Dickson, securing the congressional seat in an Upstate New York district covering Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The newly elected representative will complete the term of former Democratic congressman Brian Higgins, who stepped down in February to assume a leadership role at a local performing arts center in the predominantly Democratic district. Higgins, a long-standing figure in the House since 2004, …

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Aid: House Speaker Mike Johnson to Push for Urgent Support for Israel and Ukraine – Can He Rally Congressional Approval This Week?

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Washington, DC – House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana is facing significant pressure from fellow Republican lawmakers as he navigates a complex task of securing House approval for a national security package. The package includes funds for Israel, Ukraine, and allies in Asia. During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” Johnson expressed his commitment to advancing aid to Israel this week. He emphasized the importance of standing with Israel and the urgency …

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Ruling: South Carolina Keeps Unconstitutional Congressional Map for 2024 Election Despite Landmark Decision – What Happens Next?

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Columbia, South Carolina – A federal court ruling on Thursday allowed South Carolina to use its existing congressional district map this year, despite earlier findings that the map was unconstitutional. The decision came after a panel of judges determined that the state had “exiled” 30,000 Black voters from the district to benefit a White GOP incumbent, Rep. Nancy Mace. The ruling last year by two judges nominated by President Barack Obama and one by President …

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TikTok Ban Bill Approved by US Congressional Panel: Will the App Survive?

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Washington D.C. – A US congressional panel has passed a bill mandating the sale of TikTok by its China-based parent company within six months, or else face a ban over national security concerns. The measure, supported by another House of Representatives committee and the White House, has drawn opposition from TikTok, arguing that the legislation would infringe upon free speech and negatively impact small businesses reliant on the app. In response to the proposed legislation, …

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Government Shutdown Averted as Congressional Leaders Agree on Funding Deal – Will They Make the Deadline?

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Washington, D.C. – Congressional leaders in a bipartisan agreement on Wednesday averted a looming government shutdown by extending federal finances until later in March. This deal postpones a potential partial government closure, originally set to take effect this weekend, impacting around 20% of federal agencies. The new funding deal gives lawmakers more time to finalize a $1.7 trillion spending package. Key departments such as Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Agriculture will now …

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Deadline Looming: Biden Races to Avert Government Shutdown and Send Military Aid Amidst Congressional Chaos

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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden will convene with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to discuss urgent matters surrounding the allocation of military aid to foreign allies and the looming threat of a partial government shutdown at the week’s end. During the meeting, Biden emphasized the crucial responsibility of Congress in funding the government, stressing the detrimental impact of a shutdown on the economy. Bipartisan cooperation is deemed necessary …

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Special Election for New York’s Third Congressional District Kicks Off with Neck-and-Neck Race

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Hempstead, New York – The race to replace former Congressman George Santos is heating up as voters in New York’s Third Congressional District head to the polls on Tuesday. The special election comes after Santos was expelled from Capitol Hill due to allegations of fraud, leaving both the Republican and Democratic parties vying to fill the vacant seat with their candidates. Former Congressman Tom Suozzi is running as the Democrat, while local official Mazi Pilip, …

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Prescription-Drugs-Pricing Congressional Hearing Question High Prices in U.S.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CEOs of three major drug companies faced tough questioning from the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday regarding the soaring prices of prescription drugs in the United States. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the chairman of the committee, pressed the executives about the significant price disparities between the U.S. and other countries, citing specific examples of drugs being significantly more expensive in the U.S. compared to nations like …

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