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Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

FromMorning Announcements


Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022

FromMorning Announcements

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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today's headlines: Kansas voters rejected a measure that would remove the right to an abortion from the state constitution, while a bipartisan group of senators have introduced legislation that would codify the right to an abortion into federal law. Then, The DOJ has filed its first lawsuit since Roe was overturned against a state abortion ban, Florida’s abortion plan is being challenged in new lawsuits by 7 religious leaders in the state, and the senate voted last night to pass legislation expanding health care benefits the millions of veterans. Finally, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has decided to take her trip to Taiwan against China’s wishes.
Resources/Articles mentioned this episode:

NPR: Voters in Kansas decide to keep abortion legal in the state, rejecting an amendment

NY Times: Bipartisan Abortion-Rights Bill Sets Up a Midterm Debate

Washington Post: Justice Dept. sues Idaho over near-total abortion ban coming Aug. 25

Washington Post: Clerics sue over Florida abortion law, saying it violates religious freedom

CNN: Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits

Washington Post: White House scrambles to avoid crisis amid Pelosi visit to Taiwan
Released:
Aug 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events.