Tag: voting_rights_act
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Media Monitor: Tennessee House Approves New Congressional Map
The Washington Post reports that the Tennessee House has approved a new congressional map designed to favor Republicans. The move follows similar efforts by GOP lawmakers in Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina ahead of the midterm elections.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyState GovernmentsElectionLegal TennesseeCongressional mapVoting Rights ActMidterm electionsLaw, Government & PoliticsElectionsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Supreme Court Restores Abortion Pill Access and Limits Voting Rights Act
USA TODAY reports that the Supreme Court has temporarily reinstated mail-order access to mifepristone. The outlet also covers a ruling affecting Louisiana's voting maps and President Trump's involvement in primary challenges.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalFilm and TVWhite HouseIran Supreme CourtMifepristoneDonald TrumpVoting Rights ActLouisianaMet GalaSpirit AirlinesUSA TODAY Daily Briefing
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Massachusetts Representative Announces $3 Million for Framingham Community Center and Highlights Democratic Legislative Efforts
The Representative for Massachusetts’ Fifth District announced $3 million for the Framingham Community Center. The update also highlighted House Democratic efforts to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants and a bill to end the war in Iran.
Politics and GovernmentConflictWorldLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMiddle EastLegalSocial IssuesHaitiIran PoliticsImmigrationGovernmentFramingham Community CenterTemporary Protected StatusVoting Rights ActMassachusettsCongresswoman Katherine Clark