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Daily Video March 21 2017

Supreme Court confirmation hearing begins for Gorsuch
Confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch began this week.
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Daily Video March 15 2017

How one female ice hockey player from the United Arab Emirates is living her dream
The National Hockey League celebrated 'Hockey is for Everyone' in February, as a time for promoting inclusiveness and a positive environment for all--including both men and women.
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Daily Video March 14 2017

Federal courts rules Texas gerrymandering unconstitutional
A panel of federal judges in Texas ordered the state to redraw its congressional district map because it discriminates against Hispanic voters.
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Daily Video March 10 2017

Republican health care bill faces opposition from within party
Republican lawmakers introduced their replacement for former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA) this week, but face opposition from both Democrats and members of their own party as they push to move the bill through committee and into the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote.
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Daily Video March 09 2017

Protesters continue fight for equal rights on International Women's Day
Women around the world stayed away from work and took to the streets to demonstrate the important economic contributions they make as part of the worldwide "Day Without Women" strike Wednesday.
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Daily Video March 06 2017

Harriet Tubman's home designated as National Park
The National Park Service recently made Harriet Tubman's home in Auburn, New York a national park, celebrating the later chapters of her life.
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Daily Video March 03 2017

Attorney general recuses himself after meetings with Russia revealed
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced Thursday that he will recuse himself from any investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
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Daily Video March 01 2017

Trump gives first joint address to Congress
President Donald Trump made his first speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
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Daily Video February 27 2017

Fewer Republicans hold town hall meetings in face of critical crowds
Members of Congress customarily hold town hall meetings in their home districts while on recess. However, fewer than 30 Republicans have held such gatherings due to local protests and rowdiness.
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Daily Video February 24 2017

Baltimore program hopes to overcome violence with mindfulness
Schools in Baltimore, Maryland are experimenting with meditation as a way to help students deal with stress and trauma.
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