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The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing on January 28 for Representative Marcia Fudge (D-OH), President Joe Biden’s nominee for the secretary of HUD. In Representative Fudge’s testimony, she detailed her priorities as HUD secretary, her direct experience…
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing on January 28 for President Joe Biden’s nominee for the secretary of HUD, Representative Marcia Fudge (D-OH). Prior to her election to Congress, Fudge was mayor of Warrensville Heights, OH, where…
The Senate Committee on Finance is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing on January 19 for President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen. Secretary-designate Yellen previously served as the 15th chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014-2018 and as a…
On Election Day, registered voters will cast their ballots, and it is critical that they know their rights when head go to the polls. Voters should: 1) make a plan to vote; 2) be in line before the polls close; 3) know their polling location; 4) bring identification if required; and 5) reach out if…