Category: Congress
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Biden Signs Legislation to Protect Same-Sex, Interracial Marriages
President Biden signed into law today the Respect for Marriage Act during a ceremony at the White House, formally repealing the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act. The bill, which passed both chambers with bipartisan support, will codify into law federal recognition of marriage between same-sex and interracial couples, as decided by the U.S. Supreme Court…
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Rail Agreement Avoids Disruptions to Supply Chain and Passenger Travel
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had Ms. Tanya Penny’s name listed as Tanya Perry. The error has been corrected. Freight rail employee unions and company officials reached a deal early Thursday, following 20 hours of marathon talks, ending fears of a nationwide strike that would compromise shipments and further disrupt public transportation. Members…
Julius Washington Reports 