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Treasury Department Launches Investigation Into Delays Behind Harriet Tubman $20 Bill
Prompted by a request by Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the department’s acting inspector general said he will look into what led to a postponement of the abolitionist’s appearance on the note. Continue Reading Treasury Department Launches Investigation Into Delays Behind Harriet Tubman $20 Bill
Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban On Trademarking ‘Immoral,’ ‘Scandalous’ Words, Symbols
The decision paves the way for a clothing line, FUCT, to get its trademark. But the justices were split on how far is too far and which words they would find to be the most vulgar and profane. Continue Reading Supreme Court Strikes Down Ban On Trademarking ‘Immoral,’ ‘Scandalous’ Words, Symbols
President Trump Delays Immigration Raids, Giving Democrats ‘Two Weeks’ To Change Asylum Laws
A source familiar with the president’s decision told NPR that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called Trump on Friday night and urged him to back off the raids. Continue Reading President Trump Delays Immigration Raids, Giving Democrats ‘Two Weeks’ To Change Asylum Laws
1st-Time Homebuyers Are Getting Squeezed Out By Investors
Last year, investors accounted for 1 in 5 starter-priced homes, according to data released by CoreLogic on Thursday. The rate of investor purchases of starter homes has been rising and has nearly doubled since 1999. Continue Reading 1st-Time Homebuyers Are Getting Squeezed Out By Investors
Supreme Court Strikes Down Conviction Of Mississippi Man On Death Row For 22 Years
Curtis Flowers was tried six times for the same crime, and the court said it made its decision due to bias in jury selection. Now it’s up to Mississippi whether to try him again. Continue Reading Supreme Court Strikes Down Conviction Of Mississippi Man On Death Row For 22 Years
President Trump Faces New Sexual Assault Allegation. Here Are All The Others
Sixteen women have come forward with allegations against President Donald Trump, each accusing him of inappropriate conduct. The most recent, from writer and columnist E. Jean Carroll, appeared in NY Magazine on Friday. Continue Reading President Trump Faces New Sexual Assault Allegation. Here Are All The Others
Your Pups On Pot: Legalized Marijuana Presents Increasing Danger To Dogs
“Dogs will get into anything and everything,” says veterinarian Dorrie Black, of the veterinary clinic Animal Internal Medicine and Specialty Services. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia now have legalized pot in some form. Continue Reading Your Pups On Pot: Legalized Marijuana Presents Increasing Danger To Dogs
New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make Up Majority Of U.S. Labor Force
This year U.S. women who graduated from college will likely make up a majority of adults with degrees in the labor force. The increase could signal greater earning potential for women in the future. Continue Reading New Report Says College-Educated Women Will Soon Make Up Majority Of U.S. Labor Force
Regulators Resist Call For Action In Response To Black Lung Epidemic
A top mine safety regulator testified before Congress that no new regulations are needed to protect workers from deadly silica dust, despite an epidemic of advanced black lung disease. Continue Reading Regulators Resist Call For Action In Response To Black Lung Epidemic
Supreme Court: Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Separation Of Church And State Case
The high court’s conservative majority sided with those advocating for “religious freedom” in a win for groups like the American Legion. Continue Reading Supreme Court: Cross Can Stand On Public Land In Separation Of Church And State Case
Why The American-Made Shoe Disappeared, And Why It’s So Hard To Bring Back
Footwear companies face big costs in potential new tariffs on more Chinese imports. Almost all shoes sold in the U.S. are made overseas. Only about 200 factories remain. One man tried to change that. Continue Reading Why The American-Made Shoe Disappeared, And Why It’s So Hard To Bring Back
Shanahan Drops Out Of Running For Defense Secretary
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has removed himself from consideration to permanently lead the Defense Department. Continue Reading Shanahan Drops Out Of Running For Defense Secretary
