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Rep. Al Green: House Speaker Ryan Needs to 'Get Out of the Way' of Gun Reform

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There are meaningful gun reform bills that never make it to the floor of the House because Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) is standing in the way, says Rep. Green, a Democrat representing Texas's 9th District. A shooter opened fire at a high...
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Rep. Castro 'Dumbfounded' by Proposal to Arm Teachers

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The Democratic Congressman from Texas says state and local officials should do more to limit the places people can carry guns, not introduce more guns into schools. "Like so many other teachers, they didn't sign up to be soldiers or...
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Dems' Platform for Midterms? 'Throw the Bums Out'

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Tea Party Republicans and President Trump ran campaigns on a platform of being the Washington outsiders needed to save the country. Now the Democrats will have their own opportunity in the 2018 midterms.
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The Politics of the Travel Industry Becomes Increasingly Relevant

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More and more investors and travelers are demanding transparency when it comes to how hospitality companies are connected to political groups and where they stand on policy changes, says Andrew Sheivachman, Skift's Business Travel editor.
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Shareholders Hold Travel Cos. Accountable for Their Politics

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More and more investors and travelers demand transparency when it comes to how hospitality companies are connected to political groups and where they stand on policy changes, says Andrew Sheivachman, Skift's Business Travel editor.
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Rep. Langevin: Repealing Net Neutrality 'Will Hurt the Little Guy'

9th - Higher Ed
The Democrat from Rhode Island said doing away with the internet regulations would give large internet service providers too much power over the content that people see.
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Senate Votes For Net Neutrality, But There's a Tough Road Ahead

9th - Higher Ed
Legislators voted Wednesday to override the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules, keeping the internet free and open...for now. The resolution heads to the House, where it is still 57 votes short of passing.
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Net Neutrality Lives ... For at Least One More Day

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Senators voted Wednesday to override the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules, keeping the internet free and open...for now. The resolution now heads to the House, where it is still 57 votes short of passing.
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Senate Votes to Save Net Neutrality, but Fate Seems Sealed

9th - Higher Ed
Senators voted Wednesday to override the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules, keeping the internet free and open...for now. The resolution now heads to the House, where it is still 57 votes short of passing.
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Democrats Try to Hang Net Neutrality Vote on GOP in Midterms

9th - Higher Ed
After all Senate Democrats voted in favor of keeping the internet open and fair, the party is using this opportunity to paint itself as a champion of the consumer going into the midterm elections later this year, says Ross Rubin,...
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N.Y. Congressman Says Racist Rant a Sign of Rising Intolerance

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Rep. Adriana Espaillat (D) says the racist rant by a New York lawyer that went viral is a reflection of the "toxic rhetoric" coming from the White House. Espaillat filed a formal complaint against the lawyer on Thursday.
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NY Congressman Says Racist Rant a Sign of Rising Intolerance

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Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) says the racist rant by a New York lawyer that went viral is a reflection of the "toxic rhetoric" coming from the White House. Espaillat filed a formal complaint against the attorney on Thursday.
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Congressman Says NY Lawyer Can't Get Away With Racist Rant

9th - Higher Ed
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) says the racist rant by a New York lawyer that went viral is a reflection of the "toxic rhetoric" coming from the White House. The Congressman filed a formal complaint against the attorney on Thursday.
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"The Mooch": Ronny Jackson's Nomination Withdrawal Is Sad

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Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House Communications Director, told Cheddar's J.D. Durkin that the fallout around Dr. Ronny Jackson's nomination for Secretary of Veteran's Affairs is purely partisan politics.
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The Future of Legalization and Decriminalization

9th - Higher Ed
The Root's Michael Harriot discusses the road to legalizing marijuana and whether industry support from people like John Boehner will move the process along.
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How Net Neutrality Could Impact the Midterm Elections

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The Obama-era net neutrality rules are officially dead. But they will still play a major part in the November elections, says USA Today technology writer Mike Snider.
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New Demands on Tech Execs Facing Public Scrutiny

9th - Higher Ed
The leaders of major tech firms are facing greater public scrutiny over everything from privacy issues to workplace culture. This puts the executives in unfamiliar situations where they must show both sympathy and accountability, says...
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Net Neutrality Debate Could Last Through Midterm Elections

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The Obama-era net neutrality rules were set to expire Monday. But they will still play a major part in the November elections, says USA Today technology writer Mike Snider.
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Zuckerberg's Trial: What To Expect

9th - Higher Ed
When CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress next week, lawmakers will want to know whether Facebook "irresponsibly shared user data," says Michael Nuñez, Deputy Tech Editor at Mashable. But Zuckerberg will be prepped by Washington...
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Will There Be More Data Exploitation at Facebook?

9th - Higher Ed
Facebook's vast scale makes future misuses of data absolutely unavoidable, says Sara Fischer, Media Reporter for Axios. The social network's COO, Sheryl Sandberg, told NBC news Friday that "it's possible" there could be other breaches at...
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Zuckerberg's Testimony: What To Expect

9th - Higher Ed
When Mark Zuckerberg appears before Congress next week, lawmakers will want to know whether Facebook "irresponsibly shared user data," says Michael Nuñez, Deputy Tech Editor at Mashable. But the CEO will be prepped by Washington veterans...
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Zuckerberg Will Face a "Hostile Environment" When He Testifies

9th - Higher Ed
Capitol Hill may not give Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg a warm welcome next week. That's because when Facebook was asked to answer questions about Russia's fake news campaign during the 2016 election, the social media network sent a...
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Zuck Should Prep for a "Hostile Environment" in Testimony

9th - Higher Ed
Washington won't easily forgive Facebook for sending a "low-level" deputy to testify when Congress first wanted answers about Russia's role in the 2016 election. And legislators are likely to take out their frustration on the CEO when he...
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Zuck Should Prep for a "Hostile Environment" in DC

9th - Higher Ed
Washington won't easily forgive Facebook for sending a "low-level" deputy to testify when Congress first wanted answers about Russia's role in the 2016 election. And legislators are likely to take out their frustration on the CEO when he...