Ebola outbreak – Lesson Plan
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After weeks of secrecy, Senate health care bill to be released to public
After spending weeks drafting a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act behind closed doors, Republican leaders in the Senate announced that they would release it to the rest of the Congress and the public on June 22, 2017. Continue reading
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Grounded airplanes and the unexpected consequences of climate change
An extreme heat wave is currently affecting the western and southwestern United States. Continue reading
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Senate Democrats increase opposition as secret health care bill picks up steam
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) promised on June 20, 2017 that a draft of the effort by Senate Republicans to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act would be available on June 22. So far, the bill has been drafted behind closed doors and Senate Democrats have demonstrated strong opposition, including a late-night talk-a-thon on the Senate floor on June 19. Continue reading
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High schools and colleges crack down on students’ online activity
High schools and universities are beginning to pay close attention to what students post online, which can have serious consequences for students. Continue reading
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Gerrymandering, or how drawing irregular lines can impact an election
Most states have some rules for redrawing district lines, but cases of gerrymandering in order to give one party an electoral advantage over the other remain widespread. Continue reading
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