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Biden’s digital discrimination rule takes effect amid GOP opposition
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New FCC data shows impact of affordable broadband lapse
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Organizations struggle to narrow the digital gap as Congress drags its feet
Congress is facing yet another government-shutdown threat next week. Meanwhile, key advocates are scrambling to ensure marginalized communities don’t fall through the digital cracks.
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Congress stalls as critical Affordable Connectivity Program runs out of money
Congress is about to let a popular government-backed affordable internet program lapse and lawmakers can’t agree on what to do next.
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Lawmakers head to COP28 climate summit with high expectations
Both Democrats and Republicans are heading to the United Arab Emirates this weekend for the UN’s annual climate conference — but with vastly different missions.
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Trade groups ask Biden to tap Fannie, Freddie and address housing costs
A trio of industry groups representing community bankers, home lenders and realtors asked the White House and Treasury Department to bring two government-sponsored enterprises back into the market for mortgage-backed securities.
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Trump shooting task force on latest Secret Service briefing
The panel’s members are currently taking steps to expand their probe following a second attempted assassination at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf club on Sunday.
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Bernie Sanders to force vote on Israel weapons sales
Sanders said he will file a joint resolution of disapproval, a measure that allows Congress to vote on foreign military sales.
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House Dem internal polls show Harris bump
House Democrats reviewed polling that showed Harris’ presence at the top of the ticket is providing a down-ballot boost to Democratic candidates.
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Brett Favre to testify at Ways and Means next week
A committee source said the hearing will be focused on how a state can direct TANF to a volleyball arena.
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