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  • Three Democratic senators oppose waiver for Austin for defense secretary

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    December 9, 2020: Three Democratic senators said they will oppose a waiver for retired Gen. Lloyd Austin III to serve as secretary of defense. Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. The Electoral College will meet on December 14, 2020, to vote for the next president of…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 8, 2020

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    The next 24 hours What is changing in the next 24 hours? Wyoming (Republican trifecta): On Monday, Dec. 7, Gov. Mark Gordon (R) announced a statewide indoor mask requirement and a 10-person limit on gatherings when social distancing isn’t possible. Bars and restaurants will be required to close nightly at 10 p.m. each night. The…

  • The Runoff Report: New GA runoff ads focus on Spanish-speaking voters, COVID relief

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue talked…

  • Biden set to pick ret. Army Gen. Lloyd Austin for secretary of defense

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    December 8, 2020: Joe Biden will reportedly nominate retired Army General Lloyd Austin for secretary of defense. Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. The Electoral College will meet on December 14, 2020, to vote for the next president of the United States. In 2016, there were…

  • Documenting America’s Path to Recovery: December 7, 2020

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    Since our last edition What rules and restrictions are changing in each state? For a continually updated article, click here. California (Democratic trifecta): Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) regional stay-at-home order took effect Dec. 5. The order requires regions to implement the stay-at-home restrictions within 24 hours if ICU capacity falls below 15%. Restrictions will last…

  • Bold Justice: Court begins December sitting

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    We #SCOTUS, so you don’t have to Arguments The Supreme Court heard five hours of arguments the week of November 30 and will hear five hours of arguments this week via teleconference with live audio. The court is conducting proceedings this way in accordance with public health guidance in response to COVID-19. SCOTUS has agreed…

  • The Runoff Report: Loeffler, Warnock debate highlights backgrounds, criticisms

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    Republicans have secured 50 seats in the next U.S. Senate compared to Democrats’ 48 (including two independents who caucus with them). Control of the next Senate comes down to Georgia’s runoff elections. In The Runoff Report, we provide the latest on each race and the fight for Senate control. Regular election updates David Perdue campaigned…

  • Biden selects CA attorney general Xavier Becerra for HHS secretary

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    December 7, 2020: Joe Biden selected California Attorney General Xavier Becerra as his nominee for secretary of health and human services. Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. The Electoral College will meet on December 14, 2020, to vote for the next president of the United States.…

  • First Circuit: New Hampshire workers not entitled to refunds for previously paid union fees

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    First Circuit: New Hampshire workers not entitled to refunds for previously paid union fees           On Nov. 30, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled that public-sector unions are not liable for refunding fees paid by non-members before Janus v. AFSCME. Parties to the lawsuit   The plaintiffs are…

  • Ballotpedia’s Weekly Transition Tracker: November 28-December 4, 2020

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    Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is the projected winner of the 2020 presidential election. The Electoral College will meet on December 14, 2020, to vote for the next president of the United States. In 2016, there were 1,714 government positions subject to presidential appointment: 1,242 positions required Senate confirmation and 472 did not. Every…