Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images Shortly after World War II, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Employment Act of 1946. The main purpose of the law was to …
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A GOP push to change how Nebraska awards its electoral votes appears to have stalled
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Nebraska State Capitol is seen in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 14, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images The Nebraska state …
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Aurora mayor wants Trump to visit so he can see what’s actually happening there
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDonald Trump has promised to visit Aurora, Colo., where he has claimed that Argentinian gangs have taken over apartment buildings. The Republican mayor is welcoming Trump to show him otherwise.
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U.S. proposes ban on Chinese auto parts so cars ‘can’t be used against us’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA worker wipes a Rising F7 car model at a floor section selling various Chinese-made electric car brands inside a shopping mall in Beijing, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Andy …
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Here’s why Nevada — and its voters — matter in the election : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Arts District in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sept.18, 2024. Krystal Ramirez for NPR hide caption toggle caption Krystal Ramirez for NPR How Nevada swings on Election Day could tip …
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A ballot at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Nell Redmond/AP/FR25171 AP hide caption toggle caption Nell Redmond/AP/FR25171 AP Voters …
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Speaker Johnson announces plan to keep the government funded until Dec. 20
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHouse Speaker Mike Johnson announced a proposal to keep the government running until Dec. 20. Win McNamee/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images/Getty Images North …
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Phillip Barker, in the hydroponic growhouse on Olusanya Farm LLC, which he owns with his wife in Oxford, N.C. Melissa Gray/NPR hide caption toggle caption Melissa Gray/NPR In his 76 …
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How presidential candidates are trying to win over union members in swing states
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAlmost all major American labor unions are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in this year’s presidential election. But many rank-and-file members of those unions do not. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: The …
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‘The West Wing’ cast visited the White House to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesActor Martin Sheen speaks alongside U.S. first lady Jill Biden and members of the cast during an event to mark the 25th anniversary of the television series The West Wing …