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Missouri Democratic representatives Ray Reed, Elizabeth Fuchs, and Jeremy Dean have taken a bold stance to defend democracy by sleeping overnight in the House chamber, refusing to leave until their concerns are addressed. Their protest is in response to the ongoing push to gerrymander the state's congressional map
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According to Rep. Kennedy Osei Nyarko, the Akim Swedru Member of Parliament, the Ofankor-Nsawam Road project has been progressing, despite delays due to litigation. The MP assured that government financing arrangements have been transparent and well-documented, with the actual contract sum for the 33.4-kilometre road being $346.479 million.
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Air travel would not be possible without the dedication of airport service workers, who handle a wide range of critical tasks. According to a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), these workers are indispensable for the safety and security of the aviation system. The report confirms
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The Government of Canada and the Ontario government have jointly committed to a significant investment in Niagara Transit, with a total of $128 million being dedicated to refresh the transit fleet and enhance public transit services in the region. This funding will be allocated to support eight Niagara Transit projects,
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Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii's 1st congressional district voted against the FY 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill due to severe funding cuts to small business programs and agencies that protect the public. The bill's proposed discretionary funding level is $23.2 billion, $2.
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Senator Mark Kelly led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in opening a new investigation into the Trump administration's treatment of non-citizen service members, veterans, and military families. The lawmakers are demanding an explanation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense (DoD) for the
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Niagara Transit is set to benefit from a significant $128 million investment to refresh its fleet and improve public transit services. The funding, split between the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the Niagara Region, will replace aging buses and enhance commuter experiences with real-time tracking, secure payment
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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, demanding that the agency immediately end its restrictions on Members of Congress conducting oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities.
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U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.), and Delia C. Ramirez (D-Ill.), have led 55 members of Congress in opening an investigation into the Trump administration's arrest, detention, and deportation of non-citizen
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Hertfordshire County Council has been allocated additional funding to improve public transport and drive forward schemes that matter most to local communities. The extra resources will enable the council to make significant improvements, including new zero emission buses, better accessibility, and safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists. This investment is
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The National Assembly has passed the much-awaited Civil Service Bill unanimously, including a provision for a cooling-off period. The bill's passage marks a significant development in the implementation of administrative federalism in the country. Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Bhagawati Neupane, clarified that her proposal to
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Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell and 23 Congressional Democrats filed an amicus brief to defend the independence of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The brief argues that President Trump's decision to fire three Democratic CPSC Commissioners is an illegal and partisan power grab, undermining consumer
