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posted onJanuary 23, 2019
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Article snippet: EDITORIAL What’s most important is that legislative leaders send a message that they’re serious about changing a sexist culture that has thrived for too long. New rules only go so far.  “Puerto Rico has suffered enough,” the Massachusetts senator said. “We will not allow anyone to sabotage your recovery – not even the President of the United States.”  Four or more top-tier women candidates are gearing up for the Democratic nomination, providing the party with a chance to make history — and difficult decisions.  Warren, who also is running for the White House, called the California Democrat’s entrance into the race “terrific” for the party.  The president and Vice President Mike Pence visited the slain civil rights leader’s memorial on the holiday honoring his birthday.  The Senate will vote this week on two bills to end the government shutdown, but it’s doubtful either will pass.   At the same time, the White House is continuing to work on contingency plans and has been considering potential alternatives, including a rally, as a back-up venue.  Four or more top-tier women candidates are gearing up for the Democratic nomination, providing the party with a chance to make history — and difficult decisions.  Analysis The president has made 8,158 false or misleading public claims in his time in the Oval Office.  In a Martin Luther King Day appearance on “Good Morning America,” Harris said she will officially launch her campaign next weekend at a rally in... Link to the full article to read more

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