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Bill aims to end forced arbitration for racial discrimination claims - Roll Call

Two Democratic lawmakers outlined legislation Tuesday that would end forced arbitration for racial discrimination claims for workers.

Roll Call

This Bill Aims To Reduce Mass Incarceration by Encouraging States To Cut Their Prison Populations

The legislation, whose authors say two-fifths of prisoners are locked up without a "compelling public safety justification," would reward states that take a more discriminating approach.

Reason

Roy Wood Jr. Set to Guest Host ‘The Daily Show’

Sen. Cory Booker on the Comedy Central program April 3

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Dem senators from 4 states ask NOAA to address whale deaths

Democratic U.S. Senators from four states want federal environmental officials to address a spate of whale deaths on both coasts

The Independent UK

Biden's appeals court nominee faces rare Democratic scrutiny

One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups

The Independent UK

You have the right to a lawyer, but public defenders note a lack of resources, respect

Public defenders operate under heavy pressure and budget constraints 60 years after the Supreme Court ruled low-income criminal defendants should be provided lawyers even if they can't pay for them.

WEKU

New NCAA President Meets With Lawmakers on Next Steps for NIL

Charlie Baker met with at least five U.S. senators, from both sides of the aisle, to begin discussions around national legislation for name, image and likeness.

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Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it

WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job.

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Bipartisanship isn’t dead. Here’s what Congress might actually agree on

A banking bill for cannabis businesses. “Junk fee” curbs. Insulin price cuts. The U.S. Congress is bitterly divided, but in these niche areas, there’s hope for compromise.

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What is the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and can Congress pass it?

Lawmakers failed to meet Joe Biden’s deadline for comprehensive police reform legislation. Republicans say the bill is a ‘nonstarter’ while families of victims of police violence demand action

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Can Congress pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act?

Lawmakers failed to meet Joe Biden’s deadline for comprehensive police reform legislation. Republicans say the bill is a ‘nonstarter’ while families of victims of police violence demand action

The Independent UK

What is the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and is it likely to pass?

‘We need to get that bill passed,’ Tyre Nichols’s mother said at his funeral – but what is it, and will Congress ever act?

The Guardian - US

Cory Booker criticises US ‘drumbeat to war’ with China after general’s comments

US Congress has pushed for a tougher stance against China

The Independent UK

Here’s how 2024’s presidential election timeline compares to 2020 and 2016

The 2024 Republican presidential primary may be about to gain its second noteworthy candidate, according to The Post and Courier. The paper reported that former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley (R) plans to announce her campaign on February 15. She’d be joining former President Donald Trump (R),…

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Cory Booker mum on police reform ‘conversations’ as Congressional Black Caucus meets with Biden to seek a deal

The New Jersey Democrat has led his conference in negotiations with Republicans

Reason

After Repeatedly Opposing Marijuana Banking Reform, Cory Booker Says It Is Urgently Needed

The senator bemoans the "cannabis crisis" he helped maintain by blocking the SAFE Banking Act.

The Independent UK

Ghosts of police reform past haunt a newly divided Congress

The release of footage showing Memphis, Tennessee, police officers violently beating Tyre Nichols has renewed calls for Congress to pass police reform legislation

WEKU

Tyre Nichols' killing revives calls for Congress to address police reform

National outrage over the killing of Tyre Nichols has prompted renewed calls on Capitol Hill for police reform. But in a divided Congress, bipartisan reform legislation is unlikely.

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Tyre Nichols video sparks calls for another push on policing bills

WASHINGTON — Video of the beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers renewed calls for Congress to address law enforcement violence, but overhaul proposals from Democrats face familiar partisan hurdles this year.

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Tyre Nichols video sparks calls for another push on policing bills - Roll Call

Video of the beating of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police officers renewed calls for Congress to address law enforcement violence.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Carbon markets aren’t what they appear

“Flimflam,” “bait and switch,” or “switcheroo” — these were some things my grandfather said to warn of proposals that seemed too good to be true.

Reason

Rand Paul Complains That Democrats Squandered Their Opportunity To Enact Marijuana Reforms

The prospects in the next session, when Republicans will control the House, are iffy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

From the top of the political world to a basement office: How John Fetterman will fit in the US Senate

For close to two years, John Fetterman was a political celebrity starring in one of the nation's most closely watched — and well funded — Senate races.

Reason

The Failure To Enact Marijuana Banking and Crack Sentencing Reforms Is a Window on Congressional Dysfunction

Although both bills have broad bipartisan support, they never got a vote in the Senate and were excluded from the omnibus spending bill.

Chicago Sun-Times

Emmett Till and his mother honored with congressional medal

Congress awards Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till, the Chicago teen murdered by white supremacists in the 1950s, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley.

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