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As Congress considers legislation that would decriminalize marijuana and end inequality in punishment for crack and cocaine crimes, Galen Druke speaks to FiveThirtyEight writer Lester Black on this episode of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast about what Americans think about drugs should be done and how politicians are reacting to it.
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Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Imagine if the federal government could lift millions of American children out of poverty with a single program. This program would help parents put nutritious meals on the table, pay for school fees and even save for their children’s college – all without negative impact on the economy. You don’t have to … Read more
“I am carefully reviewing the information the Biden administration has provided about funding required to respond to the coronavirus,” House Appropriations Chair Pink DeLauro (D-Conn.) told POLITICO in a statement. “I will work with my colleagues to meet these important public health needs at home and around the world.” A USAID spokesperson said in a … Read more
The protests over Covid-related mandates have disrupted life and trade in Canada.
The accompanying press release described the GOP leader’s endorsement as “bold and historic,” while noting that he joins Trump and Sen. Edge Paul (R-Ky.) in supporting Hageman. In response, a Cheney spokesperson took aim at Hageman. “Wow, she must be really desperate,” spokesperson Jeremy Adler said in a statement. Hageman, touting McCarthy’s endorsement in a … Read more
WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican senators acknowledged Monday it’s unlikely they would be able to strike a bipartisan deal and pass a new sanctions package before what they believe is an “imminent” Russian invasion of Ukraine. Instead, senators turned to a possible Plan B and began drafting a non-binding resolution warning the Kremlin of severe … Read more
Where lawmaker and staff raises stand: answering your Congress questions
Nina Turner speaks during “Get Out the Vote” canvassing event on August 2, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Subscribe to the nation Subscribe now for as little as $2 a month! Thank you for signing up for the nation‘s weekly newsletter. Thank you for signing up. For more from the nationcheck out … Read more
