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Democrats Murphy, Khanna discuss progressive foreign policy ahead of 2020 election

Democrats Murphy, Khanna discuss progressive foreign policy ahead of 2020 election

by James Pollard | Feb 12, 2020 | Featured, National Security, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — National security will likely be an important issue for Democrats during the 2020 presidential election cycle, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said Wednesday at a panel discussion on foreign policy. “We just went through an impeachment crisis that was...
Experts testify space weather pose threat to human life, poorly monitored

Experts testify space weather pose threat to human life, poorly monitored

by Rupa Palla | Feb 12, 2020 | Featured, Health & Science, Technology, Topics

WASHINGTON – Space weather – the reactions between the sun, solar wind and Earth’s magnetic field – poses significant threats to global commerce and human life that need to be better understood, experts told a Senate committee Wednesday. Members of the Senate...
Klobuchar finishes third in New Hampshire, gaining “Klomentum”

Klobuchar finishes third in New Hampshire, gaining “Klomentum”

by Joshua Irvine | Feb 12, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured

CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE – There is a medal for third place, at least sometimes.   Sen. Amy Klobuchar clearly thought so. The Minnesota Democrat was all smiles as she took the stage at a Concord convention center Tuesday night. With 87 percent of precincts reporting,...

Sanders wins in New Hampshire

by Olivia Olander and Megan Lebowitz | Feb 12, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics, Topics

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sen. Bernie Sanders scored an early victory in New Hampshire today, marking a solid start to the primaries and reminding the Democratic electorate of the strength in his left-leaning message. “Our campaign is not just about beating Trump. It’s...
Opioid crisis drives some N.H. voters to back Trump, re-examine Democratic pool

Opioid crisis drives some N.H. voters to back Trump, re-examine Democratic pool

by Sneha Dey | Feb 11, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Topics

MANCHESTER, N.H. — Frank Huntley wheels around a skeleton adorned with his old opioid pill bottles to campaign rallies across New Hampshire. Huntley, who is now six years into his recovery, used the skeleton “Pill Man” to confront presidential candidates about...

Live updates from the New Hampshire primary

by Medill News Service | Feb 11, 2020 | Campaign 2020

The results for the first primary in the nation are due tonight. Most polling locations opened at 7am and close at 7pm. Follow along for updates from New Hampshire. Feb. 11, 2020 – 8:28 p.m. Olivia Olander MANCHESTER, N.H. — At Sen. Bernie Sanders’...
Sanders rally draws in young voters, finds place for music

Sanders rally draws in young voters, finds place for music

by Sneha Dey, Olivia Olander and Megan Lebowitz | Feb 11, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics

DURHAM, N.H. — On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, Sen. Bernie Sanders took the arena stage, his name emblazoned on a drum set behind him, a stark contrast to the setting of a traditional stump speech. Thousands of millennial and Gen Z supporters showed up...
House subcommittee proposes changes to EPA lead and copper rule

House subcommittee proposes changes to EPA lead and copper rule

by Janea Wilson | Feb 11, 2020 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON — Preventing another water-safety crisis requires the Environmental Protection Agency to write specific rules about the use of lead and copper pipes for water, said the chairman of a key House environmental subcommittee Tuesday. Federal rules on lead and...
“You can’t do space by the seat of your pants,” reps say at Space conference

“You can’t do space by the seat of your pants,” reps say at Space conference

by Virginia Langmaid | Feb 11, 2020 | Featured, Health & Science, Politics

WASHINGTON — The United States must act quickly to keep pace with Chinese and Russian competition in space, a House leader on space told a forum of industry representatives Tuesday. “When we are talking about major investments in our infrastructure, we can’t leave...
Senate Commerce Subcommittee holds first-ever hearing on college athlete compensation

Senate Commerce Subcommittee holds first-ever hearing on college athlete compensation

by Benjamin Rosenberg and Alex Moore | Feb 11, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Sports

WASHINGTON — Student athletes may decide to choose to play sports at universities that will allow them to profit from their name, image and likeness if Congress doesn’t act, Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, an Ohio Republican and former Ohio State football star, said Tuesday....
First-time voters in New Hampshire weigh in on primary

First-time voters in New Hampshire weigh in on primary

by Olivia Olander | Feb 11, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Politics

NEW HAMPSHIRE — For first-time voters from across New England, campaign season in New Hampshire provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with the candidates. High school classes, college clubs and other groups of young people were among the thousands...
Candidates make final push in New Hampshire ahead of primary

Candidates make final push in New Hampshire ahead of primary

by Megan Lebowitz | Feb 10, 2020 | Campaign 2020, Featured, Topics

New Hampshire’s primary is the first in the nation, and candidates are making their final pitches to undecided voters who will cast their ballots on Tuesday. Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Mayor Pete Buttigieg came out on top of the Iowa caucuses. Both candidates...
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