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4 takeaways from night 3 of the Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used her speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Obama launched a rare attack on his successor and Dems urged people to vote.
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Yep, masks and protective gear are still hard to get — especially for small buyers
Just like in March, when coronavirus cases spiked for the first time, some workers and employers across the county face PPE shortages. Masks, gloves and gowns are scarce.
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Pennsylvania, Washington lead lawsuits over postal changes
USPS chief DeJoy said he would suspend the closure of mail processing facilities. AGs Shapiro and Ferguson said they would keep the suit to make sure his promises are kept.
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4 takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic National Convention
Tuesday’s lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.
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Post office chief suspends controversial changes until after election
DeJoy also announced he would "engage standby resources" as of Oct. 1 "to satisfy any unforeseen demand."
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Another post office election challenge: Making sure ballots are postmarked
Thousands of mail-in ballots routinely arrive without a postmark or one that isn't legible, and election officials have to decide whether to count those ballots.
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Bernie Sanders lays out an existential choice for progressives
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged his supporters to back Joe Biden in November, warning that under the Trump administration, “authoritarianism has taken root in our country."
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How bars are fueling COVID-19 outbreaks
"If you were to create a petri dish and say, how can we spread this the most? It would be cruise ships, jails and prisons, factories, and it would be bars."
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Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is ‘in over his head’
The former FLOTUS used her prime-time speech during the opening night of the DNC to rebuke President Trump and urge Americans to vote for Biden “like our lives depend on it."
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7 takeaways from the 1st night of the Democratic National Convention
Former first lady Michelle Obama stole the show, as Democrats tried out a glossy, highly produced, made-for-TV special to replace the energy of a live crowd at a convention.
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Pelosi calls lawmakers back to block Postal Service changes
In late July the Postal Service warned election officials in most states that it may not be able to deliver some mail-in ballots in time to be counted for the election.
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First-time Pa. DNC delegates prepare to nominate Joe Biden virtually
The DNC’s selection process is designed to yield delegates who vary widely in race, age and background. Their political priorities can also vary widely.
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Biden faces a convention test, to offer a vision beyond beating Trump
Elections are won by the candidate who presents the most compelling vision for the future, and Biden is adapting core Democratic Party goals to the societal demands of 2020.
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Postal Service warns states across US about mail voting
The warning letters sent to states raise the possibility that many Americans eligible for mail-in ballots this fall will not have them counted.
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Robert Trump, president’s brother, dies at age 71
President Trump visited his brother in a hospital in New York on Friday. During a news briefing Friday, the president said his brother was "having a hard time."
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