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As child care rises to the top of the legislative agenda, Democrats are fracturing paid leave

As child care rises to the top of the legislative agenda, Democrats are fracturing paid leave

Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski, left, and Speaker of the Senate Pro Tempore Phil Baruth. File photos by Glenn Russell / VTDigger On Tuesday, Gov. Phil Scott announced his administration would finally begin offering a voluntary paid family and medical leave plan through a private insurer — first to about 8,000 state employees, then …

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Doctor warns ‘woke’ agenda is gaining a foothold in medical schools: ‘Diversity above merit’

A recent study by the Association of American Medical Colleges shows that diversity, equity and inclusion policies have taken a prominent place in American medical schools, and a medical expert told Fox News Digital that this raises a serious risk to the quality of care and freedom of expression. “Medical schools are devoting more and …

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Texas AG Ken Paxton lawsuit frustrates Biden's agenda on immigration and health care

Texas AG Ken Paxton lawsuit frustrates Biden’s agenda on immigration and health care

AUSTIN — After securing a third term, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to continue his relentless legal assault on President Joe Biden’s agenda that has previously stymied Democrats’ approach to immigration and care health. In Texas, judges ruled in favor of Paxton to block federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates in Head Start programs, suspend LGBT …

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In 2024, Democrats need a 'compromise agenda'

In 2024, Democrats need a ‘compromise agenda’

Of all the takeaways from the 2022 midterm elections, perhaps the most important is this: American voters are tired of the national issues agenda being driven by bipartisan extremists and want real solutions to the issues that matter most to them, including costs, crime and immigration. For their part, Republicans should take their historically poor …

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