Crystal Graham: Top 2023 stories focused on animal welfare, affordable housing, mental health
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In case you missed them, reporter Crystal Graham prepared a roundup of her top stories from 2023.
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Break the cycle: In 2024, say no to the government’s cruelty, brutality, abuse
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Folks, it’s time to break the cycle of abuses—cruel, brutal, immoral, unconstitutional and unacceptable—that have been heaped upon us by the government for way too long.
Donald Trump lawyers claim immunity for ex-president because Senate didn’t convict
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Lawyers for former president Donald Trump are now trying to assert that he is immune from criminal prosecution for trying to use his elected position to overturn the 2020 election.
Bill to use 529 savings plans for training, credentialing gains 100 cosponsors
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Originally introduced in March 2023 by U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce now has 100 cosponsors.
Lawmakers encourage Biden to prioritize Israeli agreement with Palestinian Authority
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Several members of Congress are encouraging prioritization of Israel’s resumption of a longstanding agreement the Palestinian Authority.
Lawmakers push FDA, CDC to act on reports of lead-poisoned cinnamon in applesauce
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Reports are on the increase of American children experiencing lead poison from consumption of lead-tainted cinnamon applesauce.
EMILY’s List endorses Abigail Spanberger in 2025 Democratic governor race
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EMILY’s List has endorsed Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger’s bid for the 2025 Virginia Democratic Party nomination.
NDAA includes Intelligence Authorization Act, funding for Intelligence Committee
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Last week, the Intelligence Authorization Act was passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2024.
National Defense Authorization Act 2024 expands paid leave to 12 weeks for federal employees
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The Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act will expand federal paid leave to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave.
Professionals working in substance use disorder field may soon have student loans forgiven
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A majority of the U.S. House passed a bipartisan effort reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Substance Use Disorder loan repayment program.
