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Officials call for increased monitoring of online platforms during electoral process

Officials call for increased monitoring of online platforms during electoral process

by Dwight A. Weingarten | May 24, 2019 | National Security

WASHINGTON – The head of the Federal Election Commission on Wednesday called on Congress to set standards for social media platforms to reduce election interference, but officials of Twitter, Facebook and Google defended their efforts in combating disinformation and...
Congressional Leaders fight for women’s reproductive rights

Congressional Leaders fight for women’s reproductive rights

by Eric Frazier | May 23, 2019 | Politics

WASHINGTON– 40 years after Roe v. Wade was decided in the Supreme Court, the fight intensifies this year to keep it on the books; many states have passed their own laws that challenge the Supreme Court decision. Members of Congress along with pro-choice...
Black Staff Matters: Behind the scenes with the Biden 2020 team

Black Staff Matters: Behind the scenes with the Biden 2020 team

by Jessica A. Floyd | May 23, 2019 | Demographics, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON—Before declaring Philadelphia ground zero for his campaign operations, former Vice President Joe Biden was taking another important step in launching his presidential bid—enlisting seasoned Black Democratic strategists. “I’m very proud to have a diverse and...
Congressional Leaders Raise Awareness for Prevention of Hot Car Deaths

Congressional Leaders Raise Awareness for Prevention of Hot Car Deaths

by Eric Frazier | May 23, 2019 | Health

WASHINGTON– Memorial Day is right around the corner, signaling the start of summer. That means two things: warmer temperatures and the potential for hot car deaths. Members of Congress along with safety advocates and families of victims held a press conference...
To limit leaks to the public, Senate panel takes step to better protect whistleblowers

To limit leaks to the public, Senate panel takes step to better protect whistleblowers

by Dwight A. Weingarten | May 21, 2019 | National Security

The Senate Intelligence Committee has taken steps to make it easier for members of the intelligence community to report possibly illegal actions in their agencies without reprisals, a move aimed at reducing the impetus to go public with classified information....
VIDEO: Rep. Jan Schakowsky on Facebook, Impeachment and Asbestos

VIDEO: Rep. Jan Schakowsky on Facebook, Impeachment and Asbestos

by Daniel Grimes | May 20, 2019 | Featured, Politics

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