Sanders urges Democrats to reject bipartisan stimulus bill

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Sanders urges Democrats to reject bipartisan stimulus bill

Sanders, who is on the Democratic leadership team in the Senate, said he communicated his views to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer privately. He said Schumer and Speaker Nancy Pelosi…

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Consumers Council urges PSC to bar utility shut-offs this winter

The Consumers Council of Missouri (CCM) asked the Public Service Commission (PSC) to pass a moratorium on utility disconnections through the winter months this week. “The COVID-19 pandemic represents…

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Hawley urges Trump to veto Covid bill absent stimulus checks

Hawley argues that it is “wild” that a Senate GOP proposal and a bipartisan $908 billion plan offers aid but doesn’t include more checks like those $1,200 payments in March’s…

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Biden urges Senate to take up confirmation process for Cabinet picks

“To the American people, this team will make us proud to be Americans,” Biden said. The path to confirmation for Biden’s nominees remains unclear as control of the Senate will…

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U.S. Testing Chief Addresses COVID-19 Surge, Urges Caution

As the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations grows day by day, so too does the number of Americans getting tested for the virus, setting off long lines and possibly…

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U.S. Testing Chief Addresses COVID-19 Surge, Urges Caution

As the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations grows day by day, so too does the number of Americans getting tested for the virus, setting off long lines and possibly…

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Coronavirus Connecticut

The Day – ‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition

WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic…

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Stocks rally, with the Dow up more than 400 points as Trump urges airline aid

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after President Donald Trump tweeted support for aid to airlines and other stimulus measures, stoking hope that a smaller aid package could be passed by…

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Boris Johnson urges world leaders to unite against COVID-19.

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has frayed the bonds between nations, and urged world leaders to unite against the “common foe”…

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Commission urges legislature to pass slate of measures to address Maine’s racial disparities

A commission tasked by the state legislature with analyzing how policies impact communities of color in Maine is recommending lawmakers pass 46 bills to help address racial disparities in the…

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