government – Temple Update

State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta is Running for U.S. Senate for Pennsylvania Which Could Change History

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:13:14 +0000

State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta has announced he is running for U.S. Senate for Pennsylvania. The representative is no stranger to the Temple community as he is an alumnus of the class of 2012, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in public communication. Kenyatta was also involved in Temple Student Government. If he were to be elected this would make Kenyatta Pennsylvania’s first…

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Senate Unanimously Passes 2 Trillion Dollar Economic Relief Package

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:35:01 +0000

The Senate passed a mammoth $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic, an unprecedented response amid record new jobless claims and mounting evidence that the economy is in a recession. The unanimous Senate vote late Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far…

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City of Philadelphia Confirms First COVID-19 Case

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:57:21 +0000

On Tuesday, Mayor Jim Kenney’s office announced the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the city of Philadelphia. Specific details about the patient are not immediately known due to patient confidentiality laws. However, Dr. Thomas Farley, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health shared in a press conference that the patient has been quarantined within their home and…

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US Airstrike Kills Top Iranian General

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:11:25 +0000

A United States led offensive in Iraq has resulted in the death of one of Iran’s top military officials, raising tensions in the region. According to US officials, the airstrike deployed on January 2nd killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian general who the US stated “was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region.”…

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Donald Trump Impeached by Congress

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:00:45 +0000

Congress yesterday voted in a majority decision to impeach the president, moving forward with the case against Trump for several charges and high crimes. In a divisive vote, the House ruled 229-198 to impeach the president, with no Republicans voting to support the motion. Thought the articles have been passed, House speaker Pelosi stated that the House will not send the articles to the senate…

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Temple Update Reports from Washington DC

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:02:05 +0000

Temple Update’s Conall Smith was in Washington DC today for the latest following the House’s announcement of impeachment proceedings. See his exclusive report here!

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Redacted Mueller Report Released to Public

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:37:17 +0000

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has released the over 400 page report produced by his office following years of investigations. The report details that Russia did almost certainly attempt to interfere with the United States 2016 election, but found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Government. Several officials associated with the campaign, however…

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Little Progress in Washington as February 15th Deadline Looms

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:00:09 +0000

With Friday’s deadline for an agreement between Congress and the president over funding for a border wall growing ever closer, many politicians on both sides of the aisle are bracing for what comes next. Following a temporary agreement to re-open the government last month, President Trump has repeatedly stated that he and his staff are willing to take action if funding for his border wall is not…

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Government Feels Aftershock Following Shutdown

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:50:19 +0000

The federal government is currently feeling the added pressure of management and budget constraints following the end of the federal shutdown last week. Though President Trump has temporarily retreated on his demands for a border wall, many in Congress and other government positions are concerned that they will be unable to reach a deal by the February 15th deadline.

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Trump Brokers Deal with Democrats, Ends Shutdown

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:32:34 +0000

President Trump announced Friday at the White House that he and his fellow conservatives in Congress had finally reached an agreement with Congressional Democrats. Speaking to the press, Trump praised the efforts of himself and other prominent GOP members in working out a deal to re-open the government and alleviate the pains of a nearly 35-day shutdown. Though many may be relieved at the re…

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