Author: Roselyn Sarita

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Led by Louisiana senator Dr. Bill Cassidy, the Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act consists of five bills that address the root causes driving students to accumulate more loans. Senate Republicans have introduced a package of bills aimed at tackling the student debt crisis and reducing the cost of a college education The act aims…

Housing Shortages: Millions of Low-Income Renters Struggle to Find Affordable Homes

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Low-income renters in the United States continue to face significant challenges in finding affordable and available housing, with no state effectively addressing the shortage of affordable rental units for the most financially vulnerable individuals. According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s annual “Gap Report,” there is a shortage of approximately 7.3 million homes for…

Synagogue Shooting Survivor Recounts Horrific Attack in Pittsburgh Trial

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Andrea Wedner, who witnessed the attack at the Tree of Life synagogue, tearfully recalled the moment she saw her right arm “get blown open in two places” as the gunman opened fire. A survivor of the deadly 2018 synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh provided emotional testimony on Wednesday, describing the gruesome events that unfolded on that…

U.S. Marine Arrested in Connection to Planned Parenthood Clinic Firebombing

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed the arrests and stated that the suspects are accused of using a Molotov cocktail to carry out the arson, although the motive behind the attack has not been disclosed. A United States Marine and another individual were apprehended on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a firebomb attack on…

Wisconsin Republicans Pass Bills Enforcing Stricter Requirements for Unemployment Benefits

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The proposed measures, which received final approval on Wednesday, aim to compel job seekers to meet more rigorous criteria in order to qualify for government assistance. Wisconsin Republicans have successfully passed a set of bills in the Legislature, imposing stricter requirements for individuals seeking unemployment benefits Similar legislation had been vetoed by Democratic Governor Tony…

Harris County Launches Early REACH Child Care Program, Creating 800-1,000 New Childcare Spaces

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The program aims to create 800-1,000 additional childcare spaces for children up to four years old. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has unveiled a new early childhood program called Early Raising Educational Access for Children in Harris County ( REACH ) Applications for the program are now being accepted, and multiple children from the same…

Federal Judge’s Ruling Awaited as DACA Recipients and Advocates Seek Clarity on Program’s Legality

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Recently, U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen presided over oral arguments in a case presented by a coalition of Republican governors. A federal judge’s ruling on the legality of DACA is eagerly awaited by DACA recipients and immigrant rights organizations The alliance seeks to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) within two…

Massive Drug Bust on Cherokee Indian Reservation Leads to Hundreds of Arrests and Seizure of Millions in Narcotics

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The operation, known as “Operation Casino Royale,” was carried out over several days by a coordinated effort of 115 law enforcement officers from 17 different agencies, including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee Indian Police Department, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Division of Drug Enforcement. A massive drug bust took place on the Eastern…

Former President Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty During Arraignment on Federal Charges

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