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New York’s first-in-nation vaccine passport is super easy to fake: Report

The Excelsior Pass, launched in early April, is the nation’s first state-sponsored COVID-19 vaccine passport program. The program enables private venues such as concert halls and arenas to scan a QR code on New Yorkers’ phones to verify their vaccine status prior to granting entry.

18 hours ago April 9, 2021 in U.S..
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Former trans woman praises state laws banning trans surgeries, puberty blockers for minors

“They’re too young to be doing these procedures,” Walt Heyer said of young people who go through gender transitions. “They end up mutilating their bodies and destroying their lives, and by the time they’re 21 or 22 years old, they wish they’d never done it.”

19 hours ago April 9, 2021 in U.S..
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Pennsylvania agrees to remove dead people from its voter rolls

Pennsylvania, one of the top battlegrounds of the 2020 election, has agreed to remove the names of about 21,000 dead people from voter registration rolls before the general elections this year. 

19 hours ago April 9, 2021 in U.S..
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While unveiling gun control proposals, Biden falsely claims ‘no background checks’ at gun shows

President Joe Biden falsely suggested that Americans who purchase firearms at gun shows don’t need to first pass a background check prior to the transaction. Federal law already mandates firearm dealers to initiate a background check on prospective buyers at stores and gun shows.

2 days ago April 8, 2021 in U.S..
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New Hampshire tax burden one of lowest in country, Vermont third highest

New Hampshire ranks 46th in the country when it comes to overall tax burden, according to a new analysis.

2 days ago April 8, 2021 in U.S..
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New Hampshire lawmakers seek to blunt presidential orders on firearms

New Hampshire Republican lawmakers are advancing a plan to blunt the impact of any executive orders by President Joe Biden tightening firearm regulations following a recent spate of mass shootings.

4 days ago April 6, 2021 in U.S..
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Texas joins Florida, bans vaccine passports

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that vaccinations against COVID-19 cannot be government-mandated, and that residents’ choice to not receive one should not prevent them from going about their lives.

4 days ago April 6, 2021 in U.S..
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‘Reeks of hypocrisy’: Rubio calls out MLB over deal with Chinese media conglomerate

“Since Major League Baseball now appears eager to use its ‘platform’ to demonstrate ‘unwavering support’ for fundamental human rights, will you cease your relationship with the Chinese Government?” Rubio wrote in a letter on Monday to Manfred. MLB pulled the All-Star game out of Atlanta in protest over a Georgia voting bill.

5 days ago April 5, 2021 in U.S..
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Biden administration calls for global minimum corporate tax rate

Nations must unite to ensure corporations do not avoid taxation by moving to countries with lower tax rates, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday. Last week, President Joe Biden proposed to increase the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 28% as a way of paying for his $2 trillion infrastructure plan.

5 days ago April 5, 2021 in U.S..
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Sweeping bill limiting mail-in, drive thru voting advances in Texas

Senate Bill 7 would slash extended early voting hours, make it illegal for local officials to send absentee ballot applications to qualified individuals without them first requesting one and completely end drive-thru voting, the method used by approximately 127,000 Texans during the 2020 election.

1 week ago April 1, 2021 in U.S..

New Hampshire gives best rate of return for tax dollars, according to report

New Hampshire ranks first out of the 50 states when it comes to taxpayer rate of return, according to a new analysis. WalletHub compared the 50 states across the areas of health, safety, education, economy and infrastructure and pollution.

1 week ago March 31, 2021 in U.S..
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Florida follows Georgia, considers sweeping election reform bill

H.B. 7041 would implement voter ID requirements for mail-in voting and limit who can drop off a ballot at a drop box to an immediate family member or somebody living at the same residence as the elector.

2 weeks ago March 30, 2021 in U.S..

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