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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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Lesson Plan June 07 2016

PBS Student Reporting Labs STEM lesson plan: Climate change and your community
Ninety-seven percent of scientists currently agree that global surface temperatures have incre…
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Daily Video November 18 2015

Some governors want to refuse Syrian refugees
In the wake of Friday’s terror attacks in Paris, more than half of governors in the United States, mostly Republicans, say they oppose a plan to resettle 10,000 Syrian refugees into the country by next fall.
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Daily Video October 09 2015

U.S. House of Representatives scrambles to find a new Speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy shocked Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives by unexpectedly dropping out of the race for Speaker of the House.
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Daily Video September 28 2015

Republican House speaker resigns amid party controversy
Republican Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner surprised Washington Friday by announcing his plan to resign from Congress.
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Daily Video March 12 2015

Obama seeks congressional approval for war on ISIL
The authorization would give President Barack Obama the ability to use military force against "ISIL or associated persons or forces.”
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Post January 06 2015

A teachers' guide to the 114th Congress

Curious about the 114th Congress? We've got you covered, from predicted hot topics and the latest c…
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Post January 06 2015

Key issues for students to watch this Congress
The 114 th session of Congress begins today. Tell your class to keep an eye on these key iss…
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