Category: Newsletters
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Trump treated at Walter Reed Medical Center over weekend
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October 5, 2020: Donald Trump was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment on Friday. Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Sunday. The Cook Political Report updated its race ratings on September 29, 2020: Iowa and Ohio moved from Leans Republican to Toss Up. Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated its race ratings on October 1, 2020: Iowa and Ohio…
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Documenting America's Path to Recovery: October 2, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at California’s new equity metric for reopening, the resumption of nursing home visitations in Maryland, travel restrictions, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here. Since our last edition What is open…
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Seventh Circuit considers whether public-sector unions can refuse to represent non-members
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Seventh Circuit considers whether public-sector unions can refuse to represent non-members On Sept. 29, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit heard arguments in Sweeney v. Raoul, a challenge to an Illinois state law requiring public-sector unions to represent all employees within a bargaining unit, both members and non-members.…
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Trump tests positive for COVID-19, will quarantine at White House
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October 2, 2020: Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine at the White House. Joe Biden began airing ads in 14 states focused on his Catholic faith. Notable Quote of the Day “No modern president has publicly endured a health crisis this close to a re-election attempt. Ronald Reagan was shot and convalesced in…
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Documenting America's Path to Recovery: October 1, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at the expiration of a moratorium on evictions in Florida, an announcement that Idaho will remain in Phase Four of reopening, a featured lawsuit, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday? Click here.…
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Debate commission plans change to structure of debates
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October 1, 2020: The Commission on Presidential Debates announced it would change the format of the remaining debates. Joe Biden set a record for ActBlue fundraising during the debate. Notable Quote of the Day “Donald Trump has picked a new running mate. Yes, Vice President Mike Pence is still around. And no, the near-constant chatter about…
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Daily Brew Volume #4 - 50 states in 25 days
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Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day: Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on abortion Explore Illinois elections Explore Ohio elections Comparing stances: Noteworthy presidential candidates on abortion In this week’s feature comparing the four noteworthy presidential candidates’ stances on key issues, we’re looking at…
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Documenting America's Path to Recovery: September 30, 2020
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Welcome to Documenting America’s Path to Recovery, where we track the status of reopening in all 50 states. Today we look at the easing of restrictions in Nevada, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee, new outdoor playground guidelines in California, a featured story from the 1918 influenza pandemic, and more. Want to know what happened yesterday?…
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Amy Coney Barrett nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court
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Welcome to the September 30 special edition of Bold Justice, Ballotpedia's newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Keep up to date with Amy Coney Barrett's nomination by following us on Twitter or subscribing to the Daily Brew. About Amy Coney Barrett On September 26,…
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Biden, Trump spar over COVID-19, economy, and race in first debate
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September 30, 2020: Joe Biden and Donald Trump sparred over COVID-19, the economy, and racial issues in the first presidential debate. Biden is campaigning in Ohio and Pennsylvania on Wednesday, while Trump is visiting Minnesota for the second time in two weeks. Notable Quotes of the Day “This was not a debate. It was a sustained…