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Missouri. Louisiana. Arizona. Patients are already traveling hundreds of miles to have abortions in Illinois

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — The call came into the southern Illinois abortion clinic on a recent weekday: A young woman from Missouri was on the line, frantic because she no longer had the money to pay for her $470 procedure, which was scheduled for the next day.

Chicago Tribune · May 13, 2022

How medication abortion works and what the end of Roe v. Wade could mean for it

More people seeking abortions are turning to abortion pills rather than surgical abortion. Here's what to know about the pills, which will likely be at the center of the abortion battles ahead.

WEKU · May 13, 2022

Ukraine caucus leaders still on a ‘war footing’

WASHINGTON — Their loyalties to Ukraine are diverse and run deep. They’re not unified on every issue stemming from the war but are operating in lockstep agreement that the Biden administration can and should do more to help the young democracy defend itself against Russian aggression.

Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022

2022 USA TODAY/American Volleyball Coaches Association boys volleyball regional rankings

The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as of May 11, 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 11, 2022

Democrats mull COVID-19 aid options as House preps new bill - Roll Call

House Democrats are looking to revive stalled pandemic relief package talks next week after measures bogged down in the Senate.

Roll Call · May 11, 2022

Biden to roll out retooled crop production plan at Illinois farm - Roll Call

The administration is trying again to boost U.S. crop production after lawmakers stripped incentives from a Ukraine aid bill.

Roll Call · May 11, 2022

House clears the way for staffers to unionize - Roll Call

The House approved a measure Tuesday that will allow nearly 9,100 House staffers the ability to form unions if they choose.

Roll Call · May 10, 2022

Preservationist places faith in plan for State Street buildings

A proposal to revive the buildings adjacent to the federal complex is being developed, with hope that it will satisfy concerns about safety.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 9, 2022

Pelosi sets $45,000 minimum yearly salary for House aides

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is addressing concerns about the working conditions for some Capitol Hill aides

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

School nutrition waiver issue emerges in supplemental talks

Senate Agriculture Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow wants to extend pandemic waivers for providing universal free school meals in a funding bill.

Roll Call · May 6, 2022