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

Analysis: Georgia Court of Appeals disqualifies DA Fani Will


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 Re ... Read more

Georgia senators want mental health funding and staffing to


ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers should consider expanding mental health services, staffing and de-escalation training to address deaths and neglect at state prisons, a panel of lawmakers said last week. The panel voted Friday for recommenda ... Read more

Sunday Showdown: Penix, Jr. to start must-win game against NY Giants 

Published   Dec 18, 2024 11:50AM

Atlanta Falcons defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 24-17 on Monday night, bringing their record to 7-7, putting them within a game of the first-place Tampa Bay Bucs.
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Raheem Morris announces Michael Penix Jr. will be the starte


Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Falcons announced rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will start Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. The decision came after five weeks of underwhelming play from their $180,000,000 quarterback, Kirk ... Read more

The Atlanta Voice – December 22, 2024


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Motherless Daughters Foundation celebrates 11th Annual Gala


The Motherless Daughters Foundation celebrated its 11th Annual Gala with an inspiring keynote address from Dr. Xernona Clayton, donations from Chris Tucker, and a silent auction, raising funds to support the Foundation's mission to empower you ... Read more