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    Sizing Up the Budget

    Feb 05, 2002 05:00 AM EDT

    ... $500 million. And highways, road-building programs, popular in many states, would lose $9 billion. The Army Corps of Engineers would lose almost $13 billion for new projects like dams and bridges. Other tradeoffs: Cuts for the international space station, for low-income heating aid, and for teaching hospitals, which ...

  • AP investigation reveals potential conflicts of interest for Supreme Court justices

    AP investigation reveals potential conflicts of interest for Supreme Court justices

    Jul 11, 2023 03:31 PM EDT

    ... not previously given.” Thomas isn’t the only one whose status as a justice has been leveraged by schools eager to capitalize with donors. Before Justice Elena Kagan visited the University of Colorado's law school, one official suggested a “larger donor to staff ratio” for a 2019 dinner with ...

  • Supreme Court hears major case on public school curriculum and parental rights

    Supreme Court hears major case on public school curriculum and parental rights

    Apr 22, 2025 10:40 PM EDT

    ... outs are fairly common in high schools for certain reasons. You see them in -- most often in health classes involving sex education, obviously. But as Justice Kagan pointed out, you might also see opt-outs requested for the teaching of evolution in biology and other reasons. But, still, you may ...

  • The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America

    The history of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in America

    Feb 08, 2025 10:40 PM EDT

    ... Airlines are doubling down on theirs. Today, DEI has become a political lightning rod, but its roots run deep in American history, and the quest for equity and justice goes on. Ali Rogin: Earlier, I spoke to Shaun Harper from the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center ...

  • New report looks at the changing face of extremist groups in America

    New report looks at the changing face of extremist groups in America

    Jun 17, 2023 09:40 PM EDT

    ... an illegitimate government. They take actions to censor school discussions around race discrimination, LGBTQ identities. John Yang: One of the founders, co-founders of. Moms for Liberty, Tiffany Justice, was quoted in the conservative newspaper the Washington Examiner as calling the inclusion of her group on your list absurd and ...

  • Pat Robertson, religious broadcaster and GOP political influencer, dies at 93

    Pat Robertson, religious broadcaster and GOP political influencer, dies at 93

    Jun 08, 2023 12:26 PM EDT

    ... presence in American living rooms, known for his “700 Club” television show, and in later years, his televised pronouncements of God’s judgment on America for everything from homosexuality to the teaching of evolution. The money poured in as he solicited donations, his influence soared, and when he moved directly ...

  • Bishops urged to listen as they consider Communion document

    Bishops urged to listen as they consider Communion document

    Nov 16, 2021 08:05 PM EDT

    Summarizing reactions of lay people and religious order members on the council, he said Communion should not “be a tool for division” or used for partisan purposes. He added that bishops must determine who their main audience is for the teaching, and to consider simplifying the document. The gathering is ...

  • In rural Massachusetts, racial injustice persists despite big BLM turnout

    In rural Massachusetts, racial injustice persists despite big BLM turnout

    Sep 26, 2020 10:41 PM EDT

    Dennis Powell: This young lady who had graduated top of her teaching class had been substituting. She applied for a teaching position that opened up. But they gave the position to a white male, 'cause he had ten years' experience. And we said, "No, Affirmative Action is not based on ...

  • WATCH: Ginsburg's legacy and what's ahead for the Supreme Court

    WATCH: Ginsburg's legacy and what's ahead for the Supreme Court

    Sep 22, 2020 11:48 AM EDT

    https://youtu.be/S28-POQeMN0 Ginsburg was one of only nine women in her class at Harvard Law, and spent her final year at Columbia after moving to New York City for her husband, Marty’s, job. While in law school, Ginsburg also cared for her daughter, Jane, and did ...

  • What made Justice Anthony Kennedy an influential voice

    What made Justice Anthony Kennedy an influential voice

    Jun 27, 2018 10:50 PM EDT

    Writing that it had been "the greatest honor and privilege" to serve, Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement hours after the court wrapped up its latest term. Kennedy's decision gives President Trump a chance to nominate another conservative, setting the stage for a Senate battle royale. Marcia Coyle of The National Law Journal...