The amendment would expressly prohibit discrimination based on sex – something that came 2 votes shy of passing in 2019, the sponsor says.
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Fauci fires back at Sen. Rand Paul, accusing him of using attacks for ‘political gain’
The infectious disease chief called Paul’s repeated attacks a distortion of reality, and blamed such falsehoods for spurring threats on his life, while the senator uses them on his website to raise campaign funds.
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‘Tired of being quiet!’: Biden challenges Senate on voting rights
The president tells a crowd in Atlanta that new efforts to limit voting access are ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ and the Senate should pass voting rights legislation that Republicans are blocking.
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No progress seen after Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions
The American envoy to the talks said progress could only happen if Russia ‘stays at the table and takes concrete steps to de-escalate tensions.’
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Bill calls for Maine to ban COVID-19 vaccination mandates for 5 years
The bill is unlikely to advance, but it will give Republicans a chance to amplify a chief talking point of former Gov. Paul LePage’s campaign to unseat Gov. Janet Mills.
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State Republican leader calls for more transparency from congressional hopeful Tiffany Bond
Independent Tiffany Bond views criticism as a sign the GOP is worried about the support she’s gaining among 2nd District voters.
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Tax season begins 2 weeks early due to virus, IRS funding cuts
April 18 is the deadline for filing tax returns or requesting an extension, which gives taxpayers until Oct. 17 to file their returns for 2021.
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Rep. Jim Jordan refuses to cooperate with Jan. 6 committee
Jordan declined to comply with the Dec. 22 request to appear before the panel to discuss his communication with Trump on the day of the assault.
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Biden’s economic challenge: Finding workers and goods
The president is trying to showcase his achievements while aiming to repel Republican criticism that his policies have fueled inflation.
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Resolution honoring police who defended U.S. Capitol sparks partisan divide in Maine House
A total of 49 House members, all Republican, voted against the resolution, some taking issue with describing the Jan. 6 insurrection as domestic terrorism.