Congress Moves To Fix Electoral Count Act Gaps
The Chicago Tribune reports a bipartisan push to overhaul the Electoral Count Act of 1887 to prevent post election abuses. Key changes would restrict false slates, require decisive outcomes by Dec 20, and limit vice president involvement while strengthening certification and objection thresholds.
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Changing the primary order reshapes the 2024 race
LZ Granderson argues that moving first to South Carolina Nevada and New Hampshire shifts momentum to minority voters and alters candidate focus. The piece notes Biden’s support for the change, the impact on Black and Latino outreach, and the need for anti-racism in campaigns.
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Debate over the 25th anniversary of the child tax credit
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Ramesh Ponnuru argues that the child tax credit remains vital for fighting child poverty and aiding families while acknowledging its erosion, temporary expansions, and conflicting political goals. He urges restoring 2018 levels, indexing to inflation or wages, and preventing future cuts, with bipartisan focus beyond partisan noise.
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