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New York voters reject election initiatives championed by congressional Democrats
New York state voters shot down proposed constitutional amendments Tuesday that would have allowed for same-day voter registration and universal absentee voting in elections, initiatives championed by congressional Democrats.
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Democrats push through resolution to allow COVID-19 plan to pass without Republican support
The U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution that would allow President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief bill to be passed without Republican support.
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Schumer opposes Congressional hearings on elections
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) doesn’t want Congressional hearings on the 2020 election, saying that the misinformation being spread is “beyond the pale.”