Dems. Take Over Senate Floor in Push for Gun Control
In breaking news, Democrats have taken control of the Senate floor in a filibuster-style move designed to push the chamber to do something about the nation’s epidemic of gun violence. You can watch the takeover live here. Spearheaded by Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, this…
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Congress Could Have Prevented Orlando Shooting
(The gunman who killed 50 people at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando used an AR-15 assault rifle, a military-grade weapon that the NRA wishes to keep legal for everyone to purchase) The public’s response to the tragic Orlando shooting on Sunday has largely been hopeful…
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Philanthropy Saves Monuments, How About Infrastructure?
There’s one thing everyone can agree on: the United States’ infrastructure needs an overhaul. While a contentious debate over funding rages on, there is a demonstrable consensus that cracking roads, neglected bridges, and outdated technology not only pose a threat to the country’s economic viability,…
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Congress Gives Partial Extension to IRA-to-Charity Rollover
On December 16, the U.S. Senate voted to extend several charity tax breaks through only the end of 2014, though many in the nonprofit sector want a permanent implementation of the policies. Many fundraising professionals support the IRA rollover tax break in particular, which they…
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