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Cole Is Among Those Voting to Overturn WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (Rep., Okla.) was among the congressmen who persisted in being against certifying Electoral College ballots confirming that President Donald…
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8
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Rep. Waters Amends FY 2021 Spending Bill to Fund Health Priorities and Stop Harmful Trump Administration Rules - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Golding: Don't dwell on Lisa's JLP past
MARK Golding does not support the view by some, that Lisa Hanna's past history of association with the rival Jamaica Labour Party should prevent her from competing for the top post in the People's National Party.
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Republicans Reportedly Helping Kanye West's 2020 Presidential Bid
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Zimbabwe: Chamisa Appoints Mahere Spokesperson in MDC Mini Reshuffle
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Georgia passes hate crime legislation
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St Catherine North Eastern diehards seem set to vote along party lines
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Seychelles' Political Campaigns to Go Dark 24 Hours Before First Ballots Are Cast Thursday
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Justices keep hold on secret Russia investigation material
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#JaVotes2020 | Beckford returns as independent candidate for Westmoreland Central
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