Hamilton Township, NJ
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Booker's $2,000 Annual Baby Bond Bonuses Reborn Booker's $2,000 Annual Baby Bond Bonuses Reborn
Booker's $2,000 Annual Baby Bond Bonuses Reborn A presidential campaign pitch to give every American baby up to $2,000 yearly until high school graduation has new life under a Democrat-led U.S. Senate.  U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, introduced legislation on Thursday for the federal government to create a $1,000 savings account for every newborn American baby. Dubbed baby bonds, the U.S. government would contribute up to $2,000 every year depending on a family's income. In essence, they are annual federal "stimulus checks" for American children. Booker's bond idea, first suggested during his failed primary…

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by Jon Craig
Bristol, PA
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PA's Rachel Levine Poised To Become First Openly Transgender Federal Official PA's Rachel Levine Poised To Become First Openly Transgender Federal Official
PA's Rachel Levine Poised To Become First Openly Transgender Federal Official President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine as his assistant secretary of health. This makes Levine poised to become the first openly transgender federal official confirmed by the U.S. Senate. "Dr. Levine has been a wise, calm, and dedicated partner during this pandemic and I couldn’t be prouder of the tireless work she’s done to serve Pennsylvanians," Gov. Tom Wolf said. "She will be missed, but I know she will be a tremendous leader at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services." Levine is a pediatrician having previously served as Pen…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Hudson Valley Man Charged In Connection To Alleged Role In Deadly Capitol Riot Hudson Valley Man Charged In Connection To Alleged Role In Deadly Capitol Riot
Hudson Valley Man Charged In Connection To Alleged Role In Deadly Capitol Riot A Hudson Valley man was arrested for his alleged involvement in the Wednesday, Jan. 6 storming of the United States Capitol during the deadly pro-Trump riot, the FBI announced on Saturday, Jan. 16. Federal authorities apprehended Edward Lang at his Orange County home in Newburgh, according to NBC New York. "Decisions have consequences," said William F. Sweeney, Jr., assistant director in charge of the FBI’s New York Field Office. "Edward Lang is in custody for the ones he made during the assault on our Capitol. "FBI special agents and employees have sworn an oath to protect our natio…

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by Joe Lombardi
Worcester, MA
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FBI Creates Quick-Tip Form To Collect Info On Capitol Hill Rioters FBI Creates Quick-Tip Form To Collect Info On Capitol Hill Rioters
FBI Creates Quick-Tip Form To Collect Info On Capitol Hill Rioters In the wake of the Capitol Hill riot, the FBI has created a way for people to quickly inform feds if they suspect someone of having taken part in the Wednesday, Jan. 6 attack in Washington, D.C. An online form was created for the FBI tips page - tips.fbi.gov - where people can help the Federal Bureau of Investigation “identify individuals who are actively instigating violence in Washington, D.C.” The form allows for the submission of photos and videos as well as written information at fbi.gov/USCapitol. The goal of the form, the FBI said, is to “preserve the public’s constitutional right t…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hamilton Township, NJ
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Booker On COVID-19: Mitch McConnell Poses Greatest Obstacle In 'Getting Crisis Under Control' Booker On COVID-19: Mitch McConnell Poses Greatest Obstacle In 'Getting Crisis Under Control'
Booker On Covid-19: Mitch McConnell Poses Greatest Obstacle In 'Getting Crisis Under Control' With coronavirus cases rising dramatically nationwide, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said the time is now "to get this crisis under control." "We cannot wait. We must do something now," Booker said during a daily COVID-19 briefing in Trenton on Monday. "It deserves a big response."  The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives remain at odds over what should b included in the next stimulus relief bill, recent news reports say. Booker said he will call on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, to take major action before President-elect Joe Biden assumes office in Janua…

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by Jon Craig
Hamilton Township, NJ
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If Democrats Wrest Control Of US Senate, NJ's Menendez Lands Key Leadership Post If Democrats Wrest Control Of US Senate, NJ's Menendez Lands Key Leadership Post
If Democrats Wrest Control Of US Senate, NJ's Menendez Lands Key Leadership Post When the dust settles, and the fate of the U.S. Senate majority is decided, New Jersey's senior senator could land one of the top leadership posts. But it's likely to take days -- or even weeks -- to know the outcome as Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina remained too close to call on Wednesday. Bob Menendez, a U.S. senator since 2006, is widely considered the leading contender to become chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. But that's only if Democrats retake a majority of seats in the Senate -- which they lost control of six years ago. According to Politico and ot…

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by Jon Craig
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term
Biden Takes NJ, Booker Wins 2nd Full Senate Term New Jersey will remain a blue state: Joe Biden claimed the Garden State's 14 electoral votes in his bid for the White House, according to the Associated Press. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker won another six-year term, the AP says. New Jersey hasn't elected a GOP candidate for U.S. Senate in 48 years, and hasn't voted for a Republican president in 32 years. The AP called Biden's New Jersey win as polls closed around 8 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
Springfield, MA
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UPDATED: List Of Winners In Central, Western Mass Elections UPDATED: List Of Winners In Central, Western Mass Elections
Updated: List Of Winners In Central, Western Mass Elections Votes are still being tallied in one local, contested race while the rest in Central and Western Massachusetts have been called.  State Representative for the 3rd District has not been decided - 9 of the 12 precincts have been counted as of noon on Nov. 4, Wednesday, but on Thursday, Nov. 5, the New York Times called Boldyga the victor.  *Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, R - 60%, 9,822 Kerri O’Connor, D - 40%, 6,643 The Daily Voice will have updates on the results of the contested races and ballot questions Wednesday (Nov. 4) as soon as winners are called. Scroll down for results. While …

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
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Local Voting Guide For Today's Primary Election, Sept. 1 Local Voting Guide For Today's Primary Election, Sept. 1
Local Voting Guide For Today's Primary Election, Sept. 1 It’s primary election day, Tuesday, Sept. 1! And if you’re not sure what to expect when you hit the polling booth, we’ve got you covered. Polls are open: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are unsure where to vote, find your polling place online.  Voters can cast ballots in either the Republican, Democrat, Green or Libertarian primary, depending on official party affiliation. Independents can choose to vote in the Democrat or Republican primary. There is a statewide race to be the Democrat running for the U.S. Senate and a bunch of races to join the U.S. House of Representatives for Massachusett…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
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Putting 'Worchester' First: Kennedy Campaign Dealing With Gaffe Putting 'Worchester' First: Kennedy Campaign Dealing With Gaffe
Putting 'Worchester' First: Kennedy Campaign Dealing With Gaffe We may never agree on how it’s pronounced, but we can all agree it’s spelled Worcester. So why is Joe Kennedy III running to represent Worchester? An ad for Kennedy to represent Massachusetts as a U.S. senator is causing the candidate headaches right before the primary election. A large ad that ran in the Sunday, Aug. 30 Worcester Telegram & Gazette contained the phrase: “Joe Kennedy III: For U.S. Senate, For Massachusetts, For Worchester.” The primary election is Tuesday, Sept. 1. Kennedy is running against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey to be the Democrat on the November ballot. Kennedy …

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by Kristin Palpini
Mahopac, NY
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COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen COVID-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester, Suffolk Can Resume Elective Surgeries; Horse Racing Tracks To Reopen Horse racing tracks across New York State and Watkins Glen International Racetrack will be allowed to open without fans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those openings will be effective as of Monday, June 1. The state will issue guidance on how they can open safely reopen in the coming week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced at his news briefing on Saturday, May 16 that two more counties -- Westchester and Suffolk -- are now eligible to resume elective surgeries and ambulatory care.  Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments…

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by Daily Voice
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
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Around The Towns: CT Senators Bash Iran Attack, State Transit Hearing, Plan To Merge Colleges Around The Towns: CT Senators Bash Iran Attack, State Transit Hearing, Plan To Merge Colleges
Around The Towns: CT Senators Bash Iran Attack, State Transit Hearing, Plan To Merge Colleges On national television and at a Hartford news conference,  Connecticut’s two U.S. senators expressed concerns about the fallout from killing Iran’s top general, questioning whether President Donald Trump and his administration have a plan to protect Americans from reprisals. Sen. Chris Murphy, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said previous Democratic and Republican administrations also had opportunities to kill Gen. Qassem Soleimani but chose not to because his death might make him a martyr and make him more dangerous to the U.S. “My guess is that the assassination o…

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by Jon Craig