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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

House sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President Biden; House passes pro-union, worker’s rights bill PRO Act; California Governor gives State of State address amidst right wing recall effort – March 10, 2021

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate confirms Merrick Garland to lead Justice Department and Marcia Fudge to lead Department of Housing and Urban Development. House gives final approval of $1.9 trillion pandemic relief American Rescue Plan. House passes pro-union, worker’s rights bill; … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

House Democrats to send $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President; Kern County Supervisors to fast track 2,700 new oil and gas wells annually for next 15 years; San Francisco Supervisors approves gig worker protections – March 9, 2021

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Democrats say they will send the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill to President Joe Biden. Republicans say they will oppose President Biden’s nominee for 3rd ranking position at Department of Justice. More than 1,800 arrested during … Continued

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Senate Republican delays vote on $1.9 trillion pandemic relief plan; House approves police reform bill; California senate passes $6.6 billion bill to incentivize reopening classrooms

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Senate Republican delays vote on $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill, American Rescue Plan. House approves sweeping voting rights bill to expand voting access and protections. Deb Haaland, Department of Interior Secretary nominee advances to full senate. House … Continued

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President Joe Biden directs vaccination of teachers, says all adults can be vaccinated by May; FBI Director Christopher Wray says January 6th capitol siege “domestic terrorism” by white supremacists; Elected leaders form coalition to go after corporate polluters

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden directs vaccination of teachers, says all adults can be vaccinated by May. FBI Director Christopher Wray says January 6th capitol siege “domestic terrorism” by white supremacists. Progressive Democrats propose millionaire tax. San Francisco Mayor … Continued

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Senate holds $15 minimum wage hearing; House passes Equality Act

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden marks 50 millionth COVID-19 vaccine, defends $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Senator Bernie Sanders holds $15 minimum wage hearing: “Should Taxpayers Subsidize Poverty Wages at Large Profitable Corporations?” U.S. strikes Syria, targets Iran-backed militia. … Continued