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Florida’s latest anti-abortion law will nearly eliminate access across the South

Most abortions are banned across the deep South. New restrictions in Florida threaten access for millions of Americans in a state that has been a refuge for care

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

2 SC survivors of Mexico kidnapping identified; remains of 2 who were killed not returned yet

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two of four South Carolina natives kidnapped in Mexico were being treated in a Brownsville, Texas, hospital Tuesday, while State Department officials worked to have the remains of the two who were killed returned, officials say.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

Sohn withdraws after Manchin opposes her FCC confirmation

Gigi Sohn withdrew her nomination to become a member of the Federal Communications Commission after Sen. Joe Manchin III on Tuesday said he would oppose her confirmation.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023

White House Urges UN to Investigate Poisoning of Iran Schoolgirls

The White House said Monday an investigation into the recent poisoning of school girls in protest-hit Iran could fall under the mandate of the United Nations.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2023

The U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped

The abduction took place on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the Americans and the arrests of those involved.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2023

As DC backtracks on changes to city's criminal code, Senate vote is moving forward

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer has rejected a plea from the Democratic chairman of the Washington, D.C., Council to cancel a planned vote on a House-passed measure blocking the district’s new criminal code.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

As city backtracks, Senate vote on DC criminal changes going ahead

Senate Majority Leader Schumer is rejecting an attempt by D.C. officials to avoid a vote to block a new criminal code.

Roll Call · Mar 6, 2023

White House clarifies what policy statements do, and do not, mean

WASHINGTON — In the days since an upbeat meeting with President Joe Biden at a party retreat in Baltimore, House Democrats have been expressing frustration with the White House over the president’s decision to sign legislation to overturn a rewrite of the local criminal code in Washington, D.C.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Walgreens’ abortion pill decision sparks Pritzker meeting and protestor demands ‘they follow the law’

Walgreens’ decision not to sell the pills in 20 other states prompted immediate condemnation from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who met with CEO Roz Brewer about it on Friday. The pharmacy made the policy change after 20 Republican attorneys general threatened legal action.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

White House clarifies what policy statements do, and do not, mean - Roll Call

House Democrats are voicing frustration over Biden's decision not to veto legislation that would overturn an updated D.C. criminal code.

Roll Call · Mar 3, 2023