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The Massachusetts House on Wednesday passed a measure that would protect abortion and “gender-affirming care.” “Access to reproductive health care services and gender-affirming health care services is recognized and declared to be a right secured by the constitution or laws of the commonwealth,” the bill reads in part, deeming interference with those “rights” as something “against the public policy of the commonwealth.” The passage of the bill follows several state Democrat lawmakers taking to the floor to argue in favor of the pro-abortion measure. “Let’s be very clear: the Supreme Court’s decision is rooted in misogyny,” state Rep. Marjorie Decker (D) asserted . “The motivation behind that is about ensuring that women and those who need access to reproductive health care no longer have control over their bodies.” However, the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling did not ban abortion but instead kicked the decision back to individual states. “We therefore hold that the … [Read more...] about Massachusetts House Passes Bill Protecting Abortion and ‘Gender-Affirming Care’

0 Politics & Government A report by PEN America found from July 2021 to the end of March this year, more than 1,500 books were banned in 86 school districts. Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted Reply Daily Montanan A U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee panel on Thursday examined why thousands of books, predominantly written by marginalized authors, have been banned from public schools, and the impact of those actions on students and teachers. “Most books being targeted for censorship are books that introduce ideas about diversity or our common humanity, books that teach children to recognize and respect humanity in one another,” said the chair of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Rep. Jamie Raskin. Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, cited a new report by PEN America — an organization that advocates for the protection of free speech — that found from July 2021 to the end of March this year, more … [Read more...] about More Than 1,500 Books Have Been Banned In Public Schools, And A U.S. House Panel Asks Why

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 6 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect abortion access, a shift that comes as Democrats coalesce around an election-year message intended to rally voters who are outraged or deflated by the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Although Democrats already control the Senate by the narrowest of margins, there isn’t enough support within their caucus to change the filibuster rule, which allows any member to block legislation unless it receives 60 votes. But Biden’s statement was the latest indication that, if the party picks up a few more seats in the midterm elections in November, Democrats could seize the opportunity to pass legislation creating a nationwide right to abortion. “If the filibuster gets in the way, it’s like voting rights,” Biden said, referencing the rare … [Read more...] about Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access

0 Politics & Government Schumer's letter appeared to take a shot at Manchin's startling "Fox News Sunday" appearance. Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted Reply Daily Montanan December 26, 2021 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday he plans to force votes on voting rights, a sweeping social policy bill and a change to Senate rules early next year — even as members of his caucus have made clear in recent days Democrats lack the support to pass those proposals. In a letter to Democratic colleagues Monday, Schumer, of New York, said the Senate would vote in early January on a new version of President Joe Biden’s $1.85 trillion social spending and climate bill, as well as voting rights legislation deemed essential by many Democrats in advance of the midterm elections. Schumer said that if Republicans use procedural tools to block consideration of voting rights through the filibuster, the Senate then … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Plans To Force Votes On Voting Rights

0 Politics & Government The legislation is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden following Senate passage as early as Thursday. Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted Reply Daily Montanan March 13, 2022 Vulnerable lawmakers from throughout the country are set to rake in federal cash for home-state projects after a major spending bill included the first round of earmarks in more than a decade. Members from both political parties began requesting thousands of projects last year when U.S. House and Senate leaders resurrected what’s called “member-directed spending” — resulting in billions of dollars in earmarks spread across Congress. Leaders also overhauled the process with new oversight mechanisms and guardrails to prevent the type of scandals that plagued the earmarks process — known derisively as “pork-barrel spending” — in years past. Based on the flood of celebrations, tweets and press … [Read more...] about Return Of Earmarks A Boon For Members Of Congress Facing Midterm Battles

0 Politics & Government The Biden administration said it would work to expand and strengthen 18 facilities the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Daily Montanan , News Partner Posted Reply Daily Montanan April 7, 2022 The Biden administration announced plans Tuesday to create a national research action plan that could provide answers to public health officials trying to diagnose and treat so-called “Long COVID-19.” The illness that lasts for months and possibly even years has so far confounded doctors trying to figure out exactly why some people are left with life-changing symptoms after fighting off the initial illness. The new initiative — designed to provide guidance on diagnosis, treatment and support — will be run out of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, but will include several other federal stakeholders, according to the White House. A memo Biden signed Tuesday also directs … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Details New Research Plan On ‘Long COVID’ Illness