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Media & Democracy 01.31.2017

Trump's Dangerous Attack on Federal Regulations

The President's stated goal of a 75 percent cut in federal regulations in unattainable, and a bad idea to boot.

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Ethics & Accountability 01.31.2017

Sessions Vote Postponed to Wednesday

The Senate Judiciary Committee has put off until Wednesday a vote on Sen. Jeff Sessions' nomination to serve as attorney general.

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Voting & Elections 01.27.2017

Wisconsin Court Orders Lawmakers to Redraw Gerrymandered Districts

A federal court in Wisconsin ruled today that state lawmakers must submit a new map of assembly districts by Nov. 1.

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Ethics & Accountability 01.27.2017

White House Delays Announcement of Voter Fraud Probe

As reports surfaced of multiple registrations by members of the President's inner circle, the administration put off an announcement concerning plans to investigate voter fraud

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Voting & Elections 01.26.2017

Federal Workers Using Twitter to Thwart Trump

Federal workers are creating "alt" Twitter pages to disseminate information the President may not like

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