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April 22, 2024

National News

April 20, 2024

Cheering broke out in the gallery and among Democrats on the floor of the House of Representatives this afternoon when the House passed the $60.8 billion aid bill for Ukraine. The vote was 311–112, with all Democrats and 101 Republicans voting in favor and 112 Republicans voting against. One Republican voted present.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/april-20-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

The House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate

The U.S. House has finished voting on an aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies and has sent it to the Senate.

apnews.com/article/ukraine-aid-israel-tiktok-congress-a8910452e623413bf1da1e491d1d94ba?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

We May Finally Get To Write: “Convicted Felon Donald Trump”

The former president’s lawlessness has dodged many an obstacle over the years, but he’s facing a new challenge now: a jury of his peers.

newrepublic.com/article/180694/trump-hush-money-jury-trial

State News:

Tennessee is mentioned here.

Tennessee Volkswagen employees overwhelmingly vote to join United Auto Workers union

Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the United Auto Workers union.

apnews.com/article/volkswagen-union-vote-united-auto-workers-chattanooga-51544590d8a06efddfa2f6ac7db00fbe?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

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Why Community Matters

American democracy depends on a majority coming together with common purpose

open.substack.com/pub/america/p/why-community-matters?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: April

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