Minimum wage boost in relief bill stalls in Senate
Democrats signal setback as Senate debate on the $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan moves forward without the House wage hike. Three moderates and the parliamentarian complicate inclusion, while White House officials urge maintaining Biden's push to aid unemployed, schools, vaccines, and aid to states.
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Voting rights collide in Congress and Supreme Court debate
Congress debates a broad election overhaul including a ballot collection provision while the Supreme Court considers Arizona's ballot collection ban and a challenge to the Voting Rights Act. The cases test what plaintiffs must prove to strike down laws and could reshape challenges to future election rules amid partisan stalemate.
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Georgia House Passes Bill to Roll Back Voting Access
Georgia House approved HB 531 by 97 to 72, moving to the Senate. The measure would require photo ID for absentee voting, tighten ballot request windows, restrict drop box locations and access, and shorten weekend early voting hours, drawing Democratic opposition and civil rights concerns.
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