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National
Parkland Student Survivors Brace For 1st Anniversary Of School Shooting
Since the shooting, young Parkland survivors have emerged as the driving force in calling for stricter gun laws in the U.S., through a series of marches, school walkouts and voter registration drives.
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National
Federal Employees Return To Work, But Fears Of Another Shutdown Loom
While the reopening of the government is welcome news for many federal workers, some express trepidation that they'll face the same predicament after Feb. 15.
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Thousands Face Threat Of Eviction After HUD Contracts Expire Due To Shutdown
The shutdown means many HUD sponsored affordable housing programs are at risk of running out of money. Critics say landlords may not sign up in the future, if the government doesn't pay its bills.
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Politics
Farm Bill Compromise Reached With SNAP Changes Out, Industrial Hemp In
While much of the farm bill draft mirrors current law, there is a major change coming for farmers: Industrial hemp will be legalized. Forestry and food stamps became sticking points.
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Politics
The Republicans Who Could Keep A Hold On Blue States This Year
Even with the Democratic intensity of 2018, Republican governors Larry Hogan of Maryland and Charlie Baker of Massachusetts defied partisanship to position themselves well to win reelection Tuesday.
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National
Jewish Schools And Centers Add More Security Following Pittsburgh Shooting
Following the shooting in Pittsburgh, Jewish institutions are grappling with a familiar yet difficult dilemma: How to keep houses of worship open, while ensuring the safety of their congregations.
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Politics
Trump To Visit Pittsburgh But Not Everyone Will Welcome Him
President Trump and the first lady are visiting Pittsburgh Tuesday despite an open letter to the president telling him he is not welcome until he denounces white nationalism.