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Resolution on the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on State and Local Governments WHEREAS , the current federal government shutdown is causing immediate and cascading harm to states, local governments, workers and communities; WHEREAS , Medicaid, SNAP food assistance and other essential

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One way to view President Donald Trump’s executive actions last week on COVID relief is that they represent unlawful overreach.

17, Aug, 2020

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14, Aug, 2020

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27, Jul, 2020

The union battle versus Trump administration over bringing workers back, safely

More than three years after taking office, the administration has never filled the job running the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is charged with enforcing workplace safety laws.

10, Jul, 2020

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