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Recent infighting raises the question: How conservative is the GOP?
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — A few weeks ago, Americans — or, the subset who get excited about these things — were glued to C-SPAN as the House voted 15 times for… Read More
Voters everywhere are talking about the same issues. Here’s why that matters
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — West of Des Moines, at a recent rally for Republican House candidate Zach Nunn, Jack Wharton rattled off a list of his top voting issues. “Just… Read More
From Congress To Local Health Boards, Public Officials Suffer Threats And Harassment
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COVID-19, polarization, and election misinformation — including from the president — are three factors in politicians suffering harassment and even threats from voters in recent weeks.
Why Were The Polls Off? Pollsters Have Some Early Theories
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Along with state polls, national polls may have been significantly further off from the election results than in 2016. Many appear to have missed support for Trump and down-ballot GOP candidates.
Why The Small Business Rescue Program Has Slowed Way Down
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The first round of Paycheck Protection Program funding ran out in days, but the second pot of money has more than $140 billion left after a month. Some business owners decided the PPP wasn’t for them.
Small Business Emergency Relief Program Hits $349 Billion Cap in Less Than 2 Weeks
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The Paycheck Protection Program opened on April 3, and it was plagued with delays and technical difficulties from the start.
What’s in the Federal Coronavirus Package for You? $1,200 Checks And More
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Congress has announced agreement on a $2 trillion economic relief package for the effects of COVID-19. Most households will get a relief check, and unemployment insurance has been greatly expanded.
House Votes To Revive Equal Rights Amendment, Removing Ratification Deadline
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Changing the deadline is one way ERA proponents are trying to make the amendment part of the Constitution, but there isn’t legal consensus on the tactic, and the Senate is expected to kill the bill.
FACT CHECK: Do Robots Or Trade Threaten American Workers More?
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Democratic presidential candidates have divergent world views on whether automation or trade policy is to blame for lost jobs.
Bernie Sanders Has Heart Procedure, Cancels Events Until Further Notice
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The Vermont senator’s campaign said he had two stents inserted to treat a blocked artery after experiencing “chest discomfort” on Tuesday.
The Practical Reasons Candidates Talk About Improbable Policies
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Congress is unlikely to pass ambitious policies like “Medicare for All” or the Green New Deal, even if a Democratic proponent of them were elected. But there are plenty of reasons to run on them.
Democratic Debate Lineup: Sanders And Biden To Face Off
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The former vice president and Vermont senator will be together on the second night of the Democratic debate. Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Amy Klobuchar will share a stage the night before.
A Record Number Of Women Will Serve In Congress (With Potentially More To Come)
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A record-breaking year of female candidates and nominees will culminate in a record-breaking number of female legislators on Capitol Hill next year.
Electing More Women Would Change Congress (But Not Make It More Bipartisan)
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There’s a common stereotype that women lawmakers are more bipartisan in their work than men. But as record numbers of women run for Congress, a new study says that’s not true.
FEC Says That Candidates Can Use Campaign Funds For Child Care
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The unanimous decision comes as a record number of women run for the U.S. House — and motherhood takes on an increasingly visible role in politics.
POLL: The ‘Inappropriate’ Office Behaviors Most Pervasive In Workplaces
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Over 9 in 10 people think both gossip and deliberate touching are inappropriate at work, and many have seen it happen. Yet, almost no one admitted to doing either in a new Ipsos/NPR poll.
More Than Twice As Many Women Are Running For Congress In 2018 Compared With 2016
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Donald Trump is fueling many women’s desire to run for office in 2018 — in the words of one analyst, he’s “the gift that keeps on giving” to the resistance.
House Republicans Pass $1.5 Trillion Tax Overhaul; Senate Set To Vote Tuesday Night
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The GOP has rushed its bill through Congress and may pass the package of tax changes less than two months after introducing it.
CHARTS: Here’s How GOP’s Tax Breaks Would Shift Money To Rich, Poor Americans
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Neither the House nor Senate proposals do much for the lowest-income Americans, and some higher-income people could gain a lot.