House passes bill to avert shutdown hours ahead of deadline

Published   Dec 21, 2024 02:10AM

(CNN) — The House voted on Friday to pass a stopgap funding bill in a bid to avert a shutdown just hours before a midnight deadline. The Senate must take up the bill next before it can be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer posted on X that […]
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GOP-led House fails to pass Trump-backed funding plan, riski


(CNN) — Congress is barreling toward a government shutdown after the GOP-led House failed to pass a funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday, leaving Hill Republicans scrambling to find a path forward. T ... Read more

Here’s how Congress is supposed to fund the US government,


Needless to say, two billionaires who don’t currently hold elected office aren’t really supposed to be calling the shots for Congress, but that’s where Americans find themselves. President-elect Donald Trump, who doesn’t ... Read more

Locally-employed nurses earn Spirit of Nursing Award from LM

Jared Smith of Mattawan and Cody Wigginton of Red Ray, Alabama, were named the recipients of Lake Michigan College’s Spirit of Nursing Award out of 25 graduating nursing students for the Fall 2022 semester.

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Analysis: Georgia Court of Appeals disqualifies DA Fani Willis from prosecuting Trump election inter

Published   Dec 20, 2024 05:28AM

Georgia’s Court of Appeals disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump and his co-conspirators. All three appeal judges were elected by Republicans. About two hours after the announcement, Willis filed an appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court. The Peach State’s highest court will have […]
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The Atlanta Voice – December 22, 2024


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The Atlanta Voice seeks Economic and Business Journalist


The Atlanta Voice is seeking a passionate Economic and Business Journalist to help empower the Black community through engaging, accessible, and informative content on financial literacy and local economic challenges.
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‘Call this place home’: Former Atlanta Motel is now a 56


The former Atlanta Motel has been renovated and reimagined into The Ralph David House, a 56-unit permanent supportive housing project with modern studio apartments, ADA-compliant units, social services, and utilities included in the rent.
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