According to the White House, studies have shown that the monthly payments have helped significantly reduce child poverty and child hunger across the country. The White House said the program would have had the potential to cut child poverty in half. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that more than 21 million Americans didn’t have enough to eat in early December, which was a five-month high.
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Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Kill Any Hopes for Voting Rights Legislation
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Any hopes of getting legislation through was quashed when Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona), and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) reiterated their refusal to change Senate rules so that the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act could pass. The post Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Kill Any […]
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Democratic Sens. Manchin and Sinema Kill Any Hopes for Voting Rights Legislation
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Any hopes of getting legislation through was quashed when Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Arizona), and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) reiterated their refusal to change Senate rules so that the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act could pass.
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Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are thrilled to welcome Vincent Evans to the Congressional Black Caucus. As a leader for effective change, Vincent will help the CBC reach greater heights and make substantive advances in 2022,” said Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03). The post Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans first appeared on […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Announces New Executive Director, Vincent Evans
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “We are thrilled to welcome Vincent Evans to the Congressional Black Caucus. As a leader for effective change, Vincent will help the CBC reach greater heights and make substantive advances in 2022,” said Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03).
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White House announces the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
The updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking responds to this predatory behavior by addressing the needs of underserved individuals, families, and communities. As such, officials said it reflects the administration’s commitments to gender and racial equity by taking action against the systemic injustices that communities experience, including underserved populations.
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White House Announces the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking responds to this predatory behavior by addressing the needs of underserved individuals, families, and communities. As such, officials said it reflects the administration’s commitments to gender and racial equity by taking action against the systemic injustices that communities experience, including underserved populations.
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Rep. Robin Kelly Speaks at First Ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) on Tuesday attended Vice President Harris’ first-ever Maternal Health Day of Action at the White House.
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President Biden Sounds Warning on Omicron Variant
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The White House earlier announced that the U.S. would restrict travel from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Malawi, and Mozambique. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has already declared a state of emergency, announcing that while the omicron variant hadn’t arrived, she expects it would soon.
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Symone Sanders, VP Harris’ Chief Spokesperson and Senior Advisor, Plans to Leave the Administration
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Every day, I arrived at the White House complex knowing our work made a tangible difference for Americans. I am immensely grateful and will miss working for her and with all of you,” Symone Sanders, Vice President Kamala Harris’ chief spokesperson and senior advisor wrote in a letter to Vice President Harris’ staff.
