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Daily News Lesson June 02 2023

Deal to raise debt ceiling passes in Congress + Newswrap 6/2/23 + Student video

The House and Senate have voted to approve a deal that would raise the debt ceiling, pushing off a debt crisis for two years

Daily News Lesson March 21 2023

Top Lesson: Bank collapse — where were the regulators? + News wrap 3/21/23 + Student video

Discuss why the current banking crisis of 2023 happened

FILE PHOTO: A "Now Hiring" sign advertising jobs at a hand car wash is seen in Miami

Daily News Lesson March 12 2023

Top Lesson: Jobs market continues to strengthen + News wrap 3/13/23 + Student video

Discuss the latest news in an economy that shows few signs of slowing

FILE PHOTO: Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Greeley, Colorado

Daily News Lesson February 28 2023

Top stories: Report details child labor exploitation + News wrap 2/28/23 + Student video

The Biden administration has vowed to crack down after media report on child labor exploitation by major companies

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Daily News Lesson February 09 2023

Top stories: Judy Woodruff interviews Joe Biden + News wrap 2/9/23 + Student video

President Biden discusses his vision for the second half of his term and how he plans to tackle those goals with a divided congress

Soaring Egg Prices

Daily News Lesson January 31 2023

Top stories: What is eggflation? + News wrap 1/31/23 + Student video

Why eggs keep increasing in price and how to discuss important economic news

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Daily News Lesson January 19 2023

Top stories! Helping refugees + News wrap 1/20/23 + Student video

Learn about a program that allows U.S. citizens to help support refugees

Daily News Lesson January 18 2023

Top stories! Massive tech layoffs + News wrap 1/19/23 + Student video

Learn how layoffs in the tech industry may be a danger sign for the larger economy

Deadline for railroads to reach tentative deals with unions

Daily News Lesson November 30 2022

House passes bills to stop railroad strike, give rail workers more paid sick leave

Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from for November 30, 2022

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Daily News Lesson October 25 2022

What political experts are noticing two weeks before election day

Learn what issues are driving political trends two weeks before midterms

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