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1:34pm May 04, 2021

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North Carolina House Ending COVID-19 Proxy Voting Practice

by Associated Press

North Carolina House members no longer have the option to cast floor votes remotely — a result of improving conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4:01pm Apr 27, 2021

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Ex-Justice Cheri Beasley Joins North Carolina Senate Race

by Associated Press, Bryan Anderson
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4:19pm Feb 09, 2021

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As Trump Impeachment Trial Heats Up, Biden Steers Clear

by Scott Detrow

President Biden continued his hands-off approach to the impeachment trial of his predecessor. Asked whether he would watch the trial, Biden said: "I am not."
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4:37pm Feb 05, 2021

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Congress Approves Budget, Paving the Way For Biden's COVID-19 Relief Package

by Jaclyn Diaz

Congressional committees now move to the next stage of finalizing the details of President Biden's $1.9 trillion bill. Democrats are using a process that can pass the legislation on a party-line vote.
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10:32am Feb 02, 2021

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What Is 'Reconciliation'? Democrats Face Hurdles To Use It For COVID Relief

by Kelsey Snell

The budget process allows the party in control in Congress to pass most big-dollar legislation without having to worry about a filibuster. But the process can be risky.
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7:16am Jan 29, 2021

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There Is Precedent For Trying A Former Government Official, Established 145 Years Ago

by Domenico Montanaro

Some Republicans are arguing that former President Donald Trump should not face a Senate impeachment trial because he's a private citizen. That was argued before — and rejected narrowly — in 1876.
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11:15am Jan 26, 2021

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McConnell Relents On Senate Filibuster Stalemate

by Jaclyn Diaz

The Senate minority leader pointed to statements by two moderate Democrats who oppose ending the legislative maneuver. Both sides claimed victory, but the truce could be short-lived.
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3:35pm Jan 22, 2021

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Lloyd Austin Confirmed As Defense Secretary, Becomes 1st Black Pentagon Chief

by Brakkton Booker

Austin's near-unanimous confirmation came despite concerns raised on both sides of the aisle that he hadn't been out of uniform for the legally mandated minimum seven-year period.
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5:01am Jan 14, 2021

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His Cabinet Still Unconfirmed, Biden Looks At Plan B For Early Days In Office

by Ayesha Rascoe

Normally, the Senate confirms a few Cabinet officials before Inauguration Day. But President-elect Joe Biden will need to turn to career civil servants for help because of delays.
4:18pm Jan 13, 2021

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NC Legislature Opens Session Subdued Amid Virus, DC Unrest

by Associated Press
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3:39pm Jan 07, 2021

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Timeline: How One Of The Darkest Days In American History Unfolded

by Domenico Montanaro

A mob stormed the U.S. Capitol after President Trump urged supporters to march to the building to oppose the election results. Roughly 14 hours later, Congress affirmed Joe Biden's victory.
5:04pm Nov 04, 2020

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The Implications Of More Divided Government In North Carolina

by David Ford

Republican candidates Senator Thom Tillis and President Donald Trump were rewarded by a majority of voters on Tuesday. That dominance extended down-ballot as well, ensuring that North Carolina will

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