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Don't Give Dan Snyder a Stadium
9 hours ago | The New Republic | 4 articles
On Monday, the Washington NFL team announced that it will officially retire and replace its name, a slur originally used to encourage the murder of Native people. The...
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National Congress of American Indians: “Today is a day for all Native people to celebrate”
11 hours ago | NBC Sports
The President's spokesperson said Monday that the President believes the Native American community will be “very angry” over Washington's decision to retire its name. The group...
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D.C. Congresswoman will propose bill for RFK Stadium site as soon as Redskins change name
7 days ago | Comcast SportsNet Baltimore | 2 articles
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is prepared to bring a bill to Congress to buy the federal land that houses RFK Stadium in an effort to get a new facility built for the Washington...
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WADA, Dick Pound push back on ‘inexplicable' critique from U.S. government
7 days ago | The Washington Post
World's top anti-doping body takes offense to report White House drug policy office sent to Congress
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National Congress of American Indians: Washington NFL Players Should Boycott
17 days ago | Bleacher Report | 2 articles
In an open letter sent to the Washingtonian , the president of the National Congress of American Indians called for players from the NFL 's Washington team to boycott games...
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The Latest: US officials: Brace for 2nd wave of coronavirus
20 days ago | Saint Louis Today
WASHINGTON - Federal health officials tell Congress to brace for a second wave of coronavirus infections in the fall and winter of this year.
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The Latest: Fauci, FDA chief vow not to rush unsafe vaccine
20 days ago | Saint Louis Today | 2 articles
WASHINGTON - Dr. Anthony Fauci has told members of Congress that the the U.S. needs to be careful to establish the safety and effectiveness of any potential coronavirus vaccine...
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Arizona Sen. McSally to Firearm Industry: ‘You Want Me On That Wall.'
24 days ago | NSSF
U.S. Sen. Martha McSally , a 26 year U.S. Air Force combat veteran, says “I've put my life on the line for the Second Amendment.” Arizona Republican U.S. Sen. Martha McSally...
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Players coalition asks Congress to end qualified immunity
1 month ago | Los Angeles Times
More than 1,400 pro athletes, coaches and executives signed a letter asking Congress to eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement and public officials.
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Players Coalition asks Congress to support bill ending police immunity
1 month ago | Reuters | 3 articles
Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady was among more than 1,400 people across America's biggest sports leagues who signed a letter sent by the Players Coalition to the U.S...
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