Family of former Texas US Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson announces resolution to claims after her death
The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson announced an agreement Thursday with a Dallas rehabilitation center over her death.
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announces 83 appointments to Order of Canada
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 83 appointments to the Order of Canada — a list that includes doctors, activists, artists and economists.
Biden announces pardons for veterans convicted under military law prohibiting gay sex
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will use clemency authority to pardon former servicemembers who were convicted of crimes because of their sexual orientations or gender identities.
Kate Cox – who sued Texas for denying her an emergency abortion – announces pregnancy at Dobbs event
Kate Cox, who sued the state of Texas after she was denied an emergency abortion, is pregnant again.
Yellen announces efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create crunch
The Biden administration is announcing new steps to increase access to affordable housing as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates have dramatically pushed up the cost of living in the post-pandemic years.
Yellen announces $100 million affordable housing fund as shelter costs weigh on Biden
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday unveiled a new slate of financing initiatives to support housing development, including a $100 million fund specifically for affordable housing. The announcement came days before President Joe Biden faces off against former President Donald Trump in the first presidential debate, where inflation is likely to be a key point of contention. The past several inflation reports have shown prices slightly cooling off, but shelter costs have remained persistently hot. The latest consumer price index report found overall inflation stayed flat in May while shelter inflation rose 0.4%. "I expect that shelter inflation will moderate,"
Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November’s election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Planned Parenthood will spend $40 million ahead of November’s elections to bolster President Joe Biden and leading congressional Democrats, betting that voters angry at Republican-led efforts to further restrict access to abortion can be the difference in key races around the country.