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Bill would send US adults 'guaranteed income' of up to $1,200 per month

WASHINGTON - A bill proposed by a progressive Democrat in Congress would send monthly payments — or "guaranteed income" — of up to $1,200 for adults and $600 for children following pilot programs across the U.S.The proposal, introduced on Friday by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is "designed to build a 21st-century economy that is reflective of Americans’ everyday needs." Known as the Sending Unconditional Payments to People Overcoming Resistances to Triumph (SUPPORT) Act, it would create a guaranteed income program of up to $1,200 per month for adults and $600 for kids following years-long pilot programs in localities nationwide."Poverty is a choice.

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End of Covid safety net sends gig workers back to square one

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The week in TV: The Bachelorette, the NFL, and ‘Cooking with Paris’

L: Katie Thurston and Greg (ABC/Craig Sjodin). C: Paris Hilton (Kit Karzen/Netflix).

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Senate unveils $1T bipartisan infrastructure bill after weekend session

WASHINGTON - After much delay, senators unveiled a nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, wrapping up days of painstaking work on the inches-thick bill and launching what is certain to be a lengthy debate over President Joe Biden’s big priority.The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act clocked in at some 2,700 pages, and senators could begin amending it soon. Despite the hurry-up-and-wait during a rare weekend session, emotions bubbled over once the bill was produced Sunday night.

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Vote on $1T infrastructure bill could come within days, Schumer says

opened the rare Sunday session by saying that the text of the bill would be released "imminently."Senators and staff have been laboring behind the scenes for days to write what is certain to be a massive piece of legislation. An early draft swelled beyond 2,500 pages.

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Nassau County lawmakers to vote on bill that would let police sue protesters

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2020/05/30: Protesters taunt police officers on the fourth straight day of the George Floyd killing protests. Several protesters in New York, march on the fourth straight day in protest of the killing of George Fl MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) - Nassau County lawmakers are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages — a move civil rights activists say is payback for demonstrations after the police killing of George Floyd last year in Minneapolis.Newsday reports that the bill being considered by the Nassau County Legislature would make police officers and other first responders a protected class under the county’s Human Rights Law, which currently

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Senate convenes in rare weekend session to debate infrastructure bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate convened for a rare weekend session on Saturday, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer encouraging the authors of a bipartisan infrastructure plan to finish writing their bill so that senators can begin offering amendments.Several senators had predicted that the text of the bill would be ready for review late Friday or early Saturday, but it was not done when the Senate opened for business late in the morning.

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Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday as House leaves for August recess

WASHINGTON - A nationwide eviction moratorium for renters is set to expire Saturday night, as the House of Representatives adjourned for August recess without passing an extension.House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer tried to pass a bill to extend the deadline beyond July 31, but it was rejected by Republicans.The House then adjourned for August recess.RELATED: Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring ruleThis isn’t much surprise, as the Biden administration announced Thursday it would allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled the moratorium would only be extended until the end of the month.While the White House said President Joe

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Bezos offers to cover $2B in NASA costs in exchange for moon mission contract

open letter Monday, Bezos offered to cover up to $2 billion of the U.S. space agency’s costs in the current and next two government fiscal years. The offer comes after NASA awarded SpaceX a $2.89 billion contract for the development of the first commercial human lander that will put the next two American astronauts on the moon.

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Driver ejected from car in violent crash on Route 38 miraculously walks away with only minor injuries

Police say a driver slammed into a pole and was thrown from a vehicle on Route 38 in Maple Shade. MAPLE SHADE, N.J. - The driver of a car that slammed into a pole and split in half is lucky to be alive after police say he was thrown from the vehicle and walked away with only minor injuries. The violent crash happened sometime after midnight on Route 38 in Maple Shade, according to police. Investigators are working to determine what lead up to the violent crash.

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Infrastructure bill: Biden, senators reach $1T deal

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators reached agreement Wednesday on a $1 trillion national infrastructure package, and the Senate appeared ready to begin consideration of the key part of the administration's agenda. An evening test vote was possible.Biden welcomed the accord as one that would show America can "do big things" — with the most significant long-term investments in nearly a century, he said, on par with building the transcontinental railroad or the Interstate highway system."This deal signals to the world that our democracy can function," Biden said in a statement.

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Police who defended Capitol to testify at riot committee's 1st hearing

WASHINGTON - Four police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol as a mob of then-President Donald Trump’s supporters broke into the building are scheduled to testify on Tuesday at the first hearing before a House panel investigating the deadly Jan.

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Former US Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming dies at 77 after bicycle accident

GILLETTE, Wyo. - Retired Sen. Mike Enzi, a Wyoming Republican known as a consensus-builder in an increasingly polarized Washington, has died.

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Rookie head coach Nick Sirianni leads Eagles into training camp

ORCHARD PARK, NY - AUGUST 08: Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni looks at his playbook on the sideline during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on August 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats PHILADELPHIA - LAST YEAR: A last-place finish in the lowly NFC East got coach Doug Pederson fired despite three consecutive playoff appearances the previous three seasons, including the franchise’s first Super Bowl title.

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Philadelphia Eagles add CB Steven Nelson on 1-year deal

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 13: Steven Nelson #22 of the Pittsburgh Steelers before a game against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium on December 13, 2020 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their secondary on Sunday by signing veteran cornerback Steven Nelson to a 1-year contract.Nelson, 28, played his last two seasons with the cross-state rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

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French senate amends government bill on COVID-19 restrictions amid protests

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Dad who blamed Covid vaccine for his loss of mobility discovers he has two brain tumours

A dad of three is crediting the Covid vaccine with saving his life, after checks on “side-effects” led to the discovery of two brain tumours.

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Man saves twin girls from house fire, but family loses everything

FOX 2 - Ray Lucas said he and his girlfriend had just run to the corner gas station, early this past Saturday morning he says they were only gone for 15 minutes or so. When they got back, the house was on fire"The house was engulfed in smoke, I saw my mom and my niece were standing at the door and they were frantic," Lucas said.Frantic because Ray Lucas says he knew his twin 18-month-old girls Milan and Malaysia were still inside, asleep in the basement - every second a matter of life and death."I just knew I had to get my babies out," he said.

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Going Green: Former Eagle Connor Barwin goes solar at Philadelphia home

PHILADELPHIA - When Connor Barwin suited up for the Philadelphia Eagles, he was known for playing with a lot of energy. Now, away from the field, he's dedicating a lot of his life to another form of energy he truly believes in – solar energy. He's doing it all while helping Philadelphia's youth at the same time. "I've been thinking about solar for a long time, but the economics now make sense," Barwin told FOX 29 Photojournalist Dave Eitzen.MORE: THE JERRICK REPORT | FOLLOW ON YOUTUBEBarwin recently had solar panels installed on his Philadelphia home that he says will help power everything from his lights to his fridge, and even his car – a Tesla. "Certain days, PECO is going to be paying me, cause I'm going to be sending so much energy

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Governor Wolf says his position on voter ID hasn't changed

HARRISBURG - With talks on wider election-related legislation at a standstill, Gov.

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U.S. senators want social media to be held liable for spreading health misinformation

How conspiracy theorists are using a CDC database to spread misinformation and fear “These are some of the biggest, richest companies in the world and they must do more to prevent the spread of deadly vaccine misinformation,” Klobuchar said.The bill quotes a study from the Center for Countering Digital Hate that found social media platforms failed to act on 95% of coronavirus-related disinformation reported to them.Kevin Martin, a vice president of public policy at Facebook, said the company supports reforming Section 230.“We believe clarification on the difficult and urgent questions about health related misinformation would be helpful and look forward to working with Congress and the industry as we consider options for reform.”The

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Biden to sign bill boosting Crime Victims Fund

WASHINGTON - A long-sought-after boost to the Crime Victims Fund will be signed into law Thursday, shoring up funding for an institution that dates back nearly 40 years.When President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652, revenues collected from deferred prosecution and non-prosecution agreements can be deposited into the Crime Victims Fund.

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GOP lawmakers introduce bill to block funding for universities that provide abortion pills

WASHINGTON - Republican lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting universities and colleges from receiving federal funding if they provide abortion pills to students on campus.The Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021 was introduced by lead sponsors Sen. Steve Daines of Montana and Reps.

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Homeless musician uses guitar to help soothe boy with autism outside Delaware County Wawa

BRYN MAWR, Pa. - A Delaware County family is thanking a man who stepped in with his guitar to help sooth their son, who has autism, while he was upset. Richard Grudzinski had taken to 'The Havertown Community Group' Facebook page over the weekend, looking to thank the kind-hearted bystander. "To the man who was playing guitar for my autistic son outside the Bryn Mawr Wawa while my fiancé had him in her arms because he was having a meltdown I say thank you," Grudzinski wrote.

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Crucial bills on govt agenda for Monsoon session; Oppn to raise Covid failures, fuel price hike

Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Monday even as the Opposition seeks to corner the ruling dispensation over its handling of the second wave of COVID-19 and the rise in fuel prices. The government has listed 17 new bills for introduction in the session.

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Albertans to shoulder outstanding gas and power balances from utility deferral program

Alberta homeowner questions unexpected, shockingly high power bills after deferring payments The program’s intention was to provide relief to those hardest hit by the pandemic while having a minimal impact on utility bills for consumers as a whole.“The initial economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many Albertans being unable to pay their electricity bills and natural gas bills,” said Associate Minister of Natural Gas and Electricity Dale Nally in a news release Friday.“This is why Alberta’s government created the Utility Payment Deferral Program, which successfully supported hundreds of thousands of Albertans.

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Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures to again scorch northwestern US

NORTHWEST - Another dangerous heat wave is set to strike the Northern Plains and portions of the Great Basin by the end of the weekend, placing areas once again under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.Millions of Americans will be under excessive heat warnings and advisories this weekend, with parts of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming already under said advisories. According to the National Weather Service, the pattern behind the upcoming stretch of oppressive heat is associated with a strong upper-level ridge of high pressure that is forecast to strengthen and situate over the Rockies. The heat will continue to bring triple-digit temperatures to many areas not accustomed to it, and officials are sounding the

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Senate bill would take marijuana off federal controlled substances list

LOS ANGELES - U.S. Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer announced legislation Wednesday to remove marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances."For justice and for freedom, it makes eminent, eminent sense to legalize marijuana," Schumer announced during a press conference Wednesday. "The opponents had a listed this parade of horribles — drug use will go up, crime will go up.

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Senate Democrats reach $3.5 trillion budget agreement

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Democrats announced Tuesday that they have reached a budget agreement among themselves that envisions spending an enormous $3.5 trillion over the coming decade.The plan includes spending for climate change, health care and family-service programs sought by President Joe Biden.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced the accord flanked by all 11 Democrats on the chamber’s budget committee after a two-hour evening meeting that capped weeks of bargaining among party leaders, progressives and moderates.If congressional Democrats rally behind the proposal and turn it into a budget resolution they can push through Congress in coming weeks, it would help them enact a subsequent, sweeping bill that would

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Child tax credit: First payments go out July 15

WASHINGTON - Starting this week, millions of American families can expect to receive the first round of payments from the new expanded child tax credit that was signed into law in March after the passage of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package.As part of Biden's relief bill, eligible families can receive as much as $3,600 for each child under the age of 6.

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‘Anti-American’: Biden slams voting restrictions as part of ‘big lie’

PHILADELPHIA - President Joe Biden traveled to Philadelphia on Tuesday to deliver a speech on voting rights as he faces pressure to combat efforts of Republican-led state legislatures seeking to pass measures restricting access to the ballot.Biden gave remarks at the National Constitution Center, a museum devoted to the Constitution located in the birthplace of U.S. democracy.

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Former U.S. Attorney McSwain seeks Trump backing in Pennsylvania governor's race

Former U.S. Attorney William McSwain PHILADELPHIA - The top federal prosecutor in Philadelphia appointed by Donald Trump has written to the former president to seek his endorsement in a crowded Republican primary race to run for governor in next year's election.William McSwain's letter, dated Friday, was released Monday night by Trump even before McSwain has publicly declared his candidacy.McSwain has told Republicans in Pennsylvania that he is serious about running, and makes his intentions plain in the letter.

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Biden to lay out 'moral case' for voting rights in Philadelphia speech

PHILADELPHIA - President Joe Biden is traveling to Philadelphia on Tuesday to deliver a speech on voting rights as he faces pressure to combat efforts of Republican-led state legislatures seeking to pass measures restricting access to the ballot.Biden will give remarks at 2:50 p.m. at the National Constitution Center, a museum devoted to the Constitution located in the birthplace of U.S.

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East Bay couple forced out of home because of illegal fireworks

ANTIOCH, Calif. - A couple in Contra Costa County has been forced out of their home and firefighters say it’s due to illegal fireworks.Before, during, and after the Fourth of July, people continue to use fireworks illegally.Robin Anderson clutched one of her cats as she watched the Antioch home she rents go up in flames.She’s blaming the blaze on what firefighters have confirmed as the cause, fireworks."They’re ruining my life, ruined my house, everything I own is out on my front lawn," said Anderson. "And for what, I don’t understand why they’re doing it. It doesn’t make sense. We have a drought and they’re blowing them off like it’s a game."MORE: High-profile Bay Area illegal fireworks busts expose multi-million dollar black marketJust

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With end of term in sight, Wolf sets sights on school funding

(Office of Gov. Tom Wolf) ((Office of Gov. Tom Wolf) )HARRISBURG - With just a year and a half left in office, Gov.

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Democrats look to Voting Rights Act of 1965 for change, but will need Supreme Court backing

WASHINGTON (AP) - As congressional Democrats gear up for another bruising legislative push to expand voting rights, much of their attention has quietly focused on a small yet crucial voting bloc with the power to scuttle their plans: the nine Supreme Court justices.Democrats face dim prospects for passing voting legislation through a narrowly divided Congress, where an issue that once drew compromise has become an increasingly partisan flashpoint.

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Biden fires Trump-appointed U.S. Social Security chief after he refuses to resign

Biden dismantles Trump-era office for victims of crimes committed by immigrants Biden named Kilolo Kijakazi as acting commissioner while the administration conducts a search for a permanent commissioner and deputy commissioner.Kijakazi currently is the deputy commissioner for retirement and disability policy at the Social Security Administration.Saul’s removal followed a Justice Department legal opinion that found he could be removed, despite a statute that says he could only be fired for neglecting his duties or malfeasance.The opinion — researched at the request of the White House — concluded that a reevaluation because of a recent Supreme Court ruling meant that Saul could be fired by the president at will.

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Kamala Harris to speak on protecting voting rights

WASHINGTON - Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak Thursday at Howard University to address the Biden administration’s latest efforts in securing voting rights in the wake of many Republican states passing more restrictive voting laws.Her remarks, set to air at 12:30 p.m. ET on Live Now from FOX, will detail why the Democratic Party must fight voter suppression.Last month, President Joe Biden tasked Harris with leading the White House’s effort to secure voting rights.

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Amtrak orders new trains to replace aging fleet for $7.3 billion

This preliminary rendering shows a new Amtrak train to be built by Siemens Mobility. (Siemens Image via Amtrak) NEW YORK - Amtrak is looking to replace 83 aging passenger trains — some of which are half a century old — with much more modern equipment starting in 2024.

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Residents, vacationers make preparations as Elsa moves north

MARGATE CITY, N.J. - Elsa regained hurricane strength as it approaches Florida’s west coast. Meanwhile, on the Jersey shore, people are preparing the real possibility Elsa will approach the shoreline.During what is one of the busiest beach weeks of the season, a storm is brewing and that means folks in Margate City are getting ready."Everyone wants to be out and about.

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DA Krasner, Sen. Street speak out against gun violence after July 4th cookout shooting

PHILADLPHIA - District Attorney Larry Krasner and Senator Sharif Street as well as their constituents took to the podium Tuesday to decry gun violence following a shooting that claimed the lives of two men on July 4th. The victims of the gun violence on July 4th were a beloved business owner Sincarr Johnson Jr., 22, and Salahaldin "Lala" Mahmoud, the nephew of Senator Sharif Street and an entrepreneur. A number of people were shot over the weekend and the city's gun violence is outpacing the homicide rate of last year.

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Lytton wildfire: Witnesses recount train fires in area before village burned

they saw a train braking in the community not long before the fire. Two bodies found in Lytton, B.C.

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Biden picks UPenn president for Germany ambassador

President of the University of Pennsylvania Amy Gutmann speaks at the TIME Summit On Higher Education Day 2 at Time Warner Center on September 20, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for TIME) WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Friday announced he's nominating University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann to serve as U.S.

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Will Bill Cosby pursue a civil suit now that his conviction is overturned?

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Pa. - Bill Cosby’s spokesperson Andrew Wyatt says the 83-year-old enjoyed his first night out of prison and now he’s getting on the road to reunite with his wife Camille after nearly three years behind bars.Wyatt tells FOX 29 News that his team is exploring all legal options and deciding on next steps after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 conviction. "He’s going to do whatever he can do time left on this earth to clear his name," Philadelphia attorney Joseph Marrone said.It’s the one reason why Cosby might pursue a civil suit, according to Marrone.MORE COVERAGE: BILL COSBY"To make sure that everyone knows locally, nationally and worldwide that he was a victim of prosecution," he added. Marrone expects

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Gov. Wolf vetoes ban on governmental, college 'vaccine passports'

HARRISBURG - A Republican-crafted bill to ban so-called COVID-19 "vaccine passports" in some cases and to restrict the health secretary's actions during health emergencies was vetoed Thursday by Pennsylvania's Democratic governor.The measure split both legislative chambers along party lines last month, and Gov.

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Alberta’s COVID-19 bill more than $5B: finance minister

COVID-19 hit more than $5 billion by the end of the last fiscal year in March.The money went toward continuing care, hospitals, testing, vaccine distribution, personal protective equipment, and grants and aid for businesses and workers.

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