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Philadelphia – Penn Libraries staff, unionizing as AFSCME DC 47 Local 590 Penn Libraries United, announced this

Federal money for programs and services that help millions of vulnerable Americans and employ many AFSCME members could be in jeopardy next year.

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Why many Mexicans welcome U.S. strikes on drug cartels despite sovereignty concerns
Many Mexicans, desperate for security, now back limited U.S. military help against cartels despite President Claudia Sheinbaum's vow to bar foreign intervention. President Trump has offered to send the U.S. forces into Mexico to hunt down cartels. — Dec 5
Supreme Court rules for Texas Republicans, allowing new election map to go into effect
Thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling, Republicans are expected to win five extra seats in the House of Representatives. — Dec 4
Los Angeles says so long to coal
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has stopped receiving coal-powered electricity from its last remaining coal source, the Intermountain Power Project in Utah. — Dec 4
Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas
Rep. Darrell Issa, whose San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, said he would run for reelection in California rather than moving to Texas to run in a safe GOP seat. — Dec 4
As Trump calls affordability a 'con job,' Democrats unveil an affordable housing plan
Democrats on Capitol Hill are moving early to shape an affordability-focused agenda ahead of the midterms, including a proposal to address rising housing costs. — Dec 4