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Today, with Governor Tim Walz’s signature, Minnesota has codified the protections of Roe into law, the first state legislature to do so in 2023. Americans overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, as so clearly demonstrated last fall when voters turned out to defend access to abortion –  including for ballot…
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When candidates can get elected to Congress based on a mountain of lies they’ve told, is it time to reconsider whether such lies are protected by the First Amendment?

South Lawn 10:08 A.M. EST Q    What’s behind the decision to end the COVID emergency, Mr. President? THE PRESIDENT:  What did you say? Q    What’s behind your decision to end the COVID emergency? THE PRESIDENT:  Well, the emergency will end when the Supreme Court ends it.  We’ve extended it to May the 15th to make sure we get everything…
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The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on a mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan with reports today that the death toll has now risen to 100 people. This is tragic and heartbreaking news, and we extend our deep condolences to the loved ones of those who have lost their lives. Terrorism is indefensible, and to…
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 Aboard Air Force OneEn Route New York, New York 10:57 A.M. EST MS. DALTON:  All right.  So, as you know, we are on our way to New York City, where President Biden will announce a major investment in one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country.  In New York, the President will be joined by New…
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   During National Black History Month, we celebrate the legacy of Black Americans whose power to lead, to overcome, and to expand the meaning and practice of American democracy has helped our Nation become a more fair and just society.  This country was established upon the profound but simple idea that all people are created…
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Denmark introduced a rent cap. The rents were set to rise by 10 percent because they are linked to inflation—as they are in Austria. But the Danish government has removed this link in order to ease the burden on households: rents may increase by a maximum of 4 percent until 2024, and increases that have
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MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SUBJECT:       Fourteenth Quadrennial Review of Military                Compensation Pursuant to the requirements of section 1008(b) of title 37, United States Code, I direct a complete review of the principles and concepts of the compensation system for members of the uniformed services.  This…
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     Across America, young people are impacted by abusive relationships, suffering in silence as they are threatened with or subjected to physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, or stalking from a current or former intimate partner.  During National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, we bring this scourge out of the shadows, recommit to promoting…
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     During American Heart Month, we recommit to supporting the more than 120 million Americans living with a cardiovascular condition; advancing groundbreaking and lifesaving research; and expanding access to affordable health care, prescription drugs, and healthy lifestyles.      Heart disease has long been the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming nearly 700,000…
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