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Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell To Make Joint Appearance In Kentucky

President Joe Biden will visit Covington, Kentucky on January 4, 2023. During his trip to Covington, he will deliver remarks regarding the state’s infrastructure and plans to revitalize marginalized communities.…

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Vice President Kamala Harris To Visit Chicago

Vice President Kamala Harris will begin her third year in office by visiting the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois. Visiting the city for the second time in six weeks, Harris…

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Rep. Steny Hoyer Refuses To Rule Out Re-Election Bid In 2024

U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer may be looking to extend his stay in the nation’s capital. At the age of 83, Hoyer recently indicated that he may be looking to run…

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Researchers Raise Issues With FBI’s Hate Crime Statistics

Last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation documented a drop in the number of hate crimes recorded across the United States of America. However, a recent report has highlighted the…

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Louisville Unveils Historical Marker Remembering The Life Of Breonna Taylor

The city of Louisville, Kentucky has unveiled a historical marker honoring the life of Breonna Taylor and the protest movement that followed her death. The historical marker was unveiled on…

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Congressman Jamie Raskin Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin shared a bit of personal news on Thursday. According to a press statement, he has been diagnosed with a “serious but curable form of cancer” and…

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Senator Chuck Schumer Pledges To Decriminalize Cannabis In 2023

The new year is quickly approaching and Senator Chuck Schumer is already putting together his list of resolutions. In 2023, the Senate Majority Leader hopes to decriminalize cannabis at the…

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