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President Trump Signs Pandemic Relief Bill
UNITED STATES−On Sunday, December 27, President Donald Trump signed the coronavirus relief package with Americans receiving payments of $600 for individuals with an adjusted...
Congress Agrees On A Spending Bill
UNITED STATES—On Monday, December 21, members of Congress agreed on a $1.4 trillion federal spending package to fund the federal government another year.
The new...
Local Custodian Testifies To Senate Committee About COVID-19
SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, May 21, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing for essential workers on the impact the pandemic has...
Congress Reaches Deal On Stimulus Package Bill
UNITED STATES─Members of Congress reached a deal on Wednesday, March 25, for a $2 trillion stimulus package bill to provide funds to Americans and...
Fighting For A Decent Minimum Wage
UNITED STATES—The battle is back yet again in Congress as the House of Representatives have passed a bill to raise the minimum wage from...
Scherie Murray Running For Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Seat
UNITED STATES—Freshman Congresswoman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will face competition for her congressional seat in the 14th District from Scherie Murray. Murray, who is a Republican hails...
The Minimum Wage Debate Rages
UNITED STATES—This discussion has been had before and it’s back at the forefront yet again. Should the federal minimum wage which currently sits at...
Senate Passes Border Security Bill
UNITED STATES—The U.S. Senate passed legislation for the Border Security Bill 83-16 on Thursday, February 14. It was been signed by Speaker of the...
What About The Workers?
UNITED STATES—The federal government shutdown has now surpassed a record at 26 days as of Wednesday, January 14. As an American, I could care...
Former President George H.W. Bush Dies
UNITED STATES—George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States and internationally respected political leader passed away on Friday November 30, at the...