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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - Caught on Camera

With Deception and Misdirection, House Democrats Vainly Try To Make the Case for Banning 'Assault Weapons'

No, these rifles are not "the weapon of choice in most mass murders."

Reason

Gun executives tell Congress: don’t blame us for deadly shootings

CEOs face aggressive questioning from lawmakers about their companies’ responsibility for recent attacks

The Guardian - US

House Democrats call for a new inspector general in Secret Service text investigation

Reps. Bennie Thompson and Carolyn Maloney write in a letter that the IG's actions "cast serious doubt on his independence and his ability to effectively conduct such an important investigation."

WEKU

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Democrats-Issue 32

July 21, 2022

Ballotpedia

Trump administration memo shows citizenship question connected with census

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration tried to include a question about citizenship in the 2020 census that would benefit Republicans, despite initial concerns within the administration that it wasn’t legal, according to a new trove of documents released by Congress on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service

Trump aimed to erode immigrant representation with census citizenship question, documents show

Documents reveal officials worked to keep secret their intention to use the data to exclude non-citizens from apportionment

The Guardian - US

Secret memo links citizenship question to apportionment

Some Trump administration officials had initial doubts that it was legal to put a citizenship question on the 2020 census but pressed forward and attempted to add it anyways

The Independent UK

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Full list of the 17 Democrats arrested for protesting for abortion rights at the Supreme Court

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was one of 35 people arrested at the protest.

Evening Standard

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar arrested outside Supreme Court during protest over Roe reversal

Escobar was part of a demonstration with several other Democratic congresswomen, including high-profile Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.; Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y.; Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.; and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass; all of whom were also arrested.

The Texas Tribune

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and House colleagues arrested during pro-choice protest

The legislators were engaged in peaceful civil disobedience against the loss of abortion rights in front of the supreme court

The Guardian - US

17 House Democrats arrested at abortion rights rally

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Carolyn Maloney were among those detained.

Axios

What is NYC hiding about 9/11 toxins?

More people have now died of toxics exposure from 9/11 than in the attacks themselves

Salon

Bill attempts to prevent political meddling in US head count

A U.S. Census Bureau director couldn’t be fired without cause and new questions to a census form would have to be vetted by Congress under proposed legislation that attempts to prevent in the future the type of political interference into the nation’s head count that took place during the Trump…

The Independent UK

Snyder’s Legal Team Responds to Congress Proceeding With Subpoena

The Commanders owner’s attorney wrote, “Mr. Snyder is not subject to any NDA that conditions his ability to share information solely on receipt of a subpoena.”

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House Committee Replies to Dan Snyder Proposal for Testimony Date

The congressional panel investigating allegations of the Commanders’ toxic workplace agreed to hear from the owner later this month.

Fortune

Banks are scaling back overdraft fees, but lawmakers push for federal restrictions

Democrats have renewed their bid to restrict overdraft fees through federal legislation.

WEKU

A new bill could help protect the census after Trump-era interference

After years of census meddling by former President Donald Trump's administration, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced a bill that could help protect future counts from interference.

Tribune News Service

9/11 World Trade Center Health Program has $3B looming deficit

NEW YORK — The failure of President Joe Biden’s ambitious "Build Back Better" funding bill last December also had another casualty — nearly $3 billion meant to plug a looming deficit in the World Trade Center Health Program.

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The Independent UK

Washington Commanders owner to be subpoenaed by House panel over alleged cover-up of misconduct allegations

‘Mr Snyder’s refusal to testify sends a clear signal that he is more concerned about protecting himself than coming clean to the American public’

Sports Illustrated

The Most Heated Moments From Roger Goodell’s Congressional Testimony

The NFL commissioner spoke to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Goodell Asked If He’ll Remove Dan Snyder As Commanders Owner

The NFL commissioner answered questions from the House Oversight Committee during Wednesday’s hearing about the Washington probe.

WEKU

Commanders owner launched a 'shadow investigation' to detract from probe, says panel

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform found that Daniel Snyder conducted a "shadow investigation" to detract from another internal probe into the football organization.

USA Today Sports Media Group

House Oversight Committee to subpoena Daniel Snyder

Representative Carolyn Maloney announced during a hearing Wednesday that she will be issuing a subpoena for testimony from Washington owner Daniel Snyder.

Roll Call

What to watch as Roger Goodell defends the NFL on Capitol Hill

When the embattled commissioner appears, House Democrats will have a lot of questions about his handling of the Washington Commanders.

Axios

Dan Snyder declines to testify before Congress on NFL misconduct

Snyder has concerns about due process, his attorney said.

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