Voting Rights Act renewal stalled by GOP rifts in House
In Washington the renewal of the 1965 Voting Rights Act faced a setback as House Republicans split over bilingual ballots and federal oversight of Southern states. The vote was postponed indefinitely amid intense dissension, with leaders promising a vote "as soon as possible" while Senate schedules stalled planning for an identical bill. Republicans argued the provisions unfairly target nine states despite progress on discriminatory practices.
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FCC to Review Media Ownership Rules in Public Debate
The FCC voted to reopen review of media ownership limits amid a Republican majority after a vacancy, with Democrats arguing the process may lack sufficient public comment. The panel will reassess caps on radio and TV station ownership and cross ownership with newspapers, affecting major media groups and broader public discourse. Commissioner Michael Copps urged attention to local, diverse, and high quality content.
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Minimum wage bill dies in Senate block
The Republican controlled Senate rejected a Democratic bid to raise the minimum wage from 5.15 per hour, with a 52 to 46 vote short of the 60 needed. House Republicans had indicated no vote would be allowed, fearing passage. The outcome marks the ninth Democratic proposal blocked by Republicans since 1997.
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