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Donald Trump UK State Visit To Be Debated in Parliament

Members of the UK parliament are to hold a debate on President Donald Trump's controversial state visit.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls For International Vigilance After Terrorist Attack in Sweden

Jackson Lee: “America must have a plan to fight worldwide terrorism that involves working with our allies to address this common threat and menace to world stability.”

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Miss USA 2008 and Missouri City Native Crystle Stewart Makes Film Debut in Tyler Perry’s Acrimony

Crystle Stewart, Miss USA 2008 and former cast member in Tyler Perry's "For Better Or Worse," is gearing up for her big screen debut in the latest Tyler Perry film, Acrimony.

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The New Istituto Marangoni CEO is Female

For the first time in its 80 year history, a female Director will manage the entire Marangoni Group.

Starting November 2019, Stefania Valenti has been the new Managing Director of Istituto Marangoni succeeding Roberto Riccio, who guided the Group since 2009 through its brilliant phase of international growth. Throughout her remarkable work career, we have seen Valenti in roles at La Perla as Executive Vice President and Board Member, at MSGM undertaking the position of General Manager or joining Les Hommes Group where she served as Chief Executive Office and General Manager.

Statement of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson on the Mass Shooting in Southaven, Mississippi

On this day Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committees on the Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, released this statement regarding the mass shooting that occurred at a Walmart in Southaven, Mississippi.

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Bronx Students Protesting for Change Declare Victory After Three-Day Lockout

According to bronx.news12.com, after days of students protesting for change at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in Bronx, NY, their lockout of administration has ended in victory.

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Texas Education Board to Keep Hillary Clinton, Helen Keller in Curriculum

After more than 10 hours of discussion and public input, the Texas State Board of Education on Tuesday tentatively agreed to keep Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller in the state’s social studies curriculum.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Offers Prayers To Victims Of Deadly Church Shooting In Sutherland Springs

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This horrific act against innocent people at a place of worship leaves yet another community reeling from the heartache and devastation caused by gun violence. To the many victims and their families, I offer my deepest prayers and condolences.”

Texas Southern University to Host Homecoming 2021: Experience the Transformation

Texas Southern University will host Homecoming 2021: Experience the Transformation Saturday, September 25th – Sunday, October 3rd. The University will provide TSU alumni, students and community members with both on and off-campus events that encourage camaraderie and fellowship.

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Kristen Clarke: Civil Rights New Heroine

If ever one's life was predestined to make a change in the world, it is that of Kristen Clarke. Before she even graduated high school, she challenged the universe to envision "a world with more justice, greater equity, and equal access." She is now in the best position to evoke clarity to that vision. The history maker just became the first African American woman to lead the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division as Assistant General Attorney since its formation in 1957.

Target plans to increase its Black workforce by 20% over the next three years

Target wants to increase its Black workforce by 20% over the next three years.

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US-led coalition announces senior ISIS leader killed in Syria strike

The US-led coalition fighting ISIS in Syria and Iraq announced Sunday that a strike killed an ISIS leader in Syria who was tied to the death of a US citizen.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Introduction of Articles of Impeachment Against the President of the United States

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Committees on Judiciary, Homeland Security, and Budget, issued this statement following the introduction of Articles of Impeachment against the President of the United States:

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Gun store hosts ‘Train a Teacher Day’

Teachers, administrators and school board members across the county were invited to attend a free gun training event Sunday in Bay Park.

Reynolds Files the Paid Sick Leave Act

Paid sick time is essential to Texans' economic security. Nearly forty percent of private sector workers and nearly eighty percent of the lowest-income workers do not have any paid sick time. Some workers that have paid sick time are penalized for using it or cannot use this time to care for sick family members. Absences can result in job loss which can devastate a family.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Offers her Deepest Sympathies to the Families of Those Lost in the Crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 – Calls for Security Hearing on this Aviation Equipment

Jackson Lee—“This is the second recent suspicious crash of a 737 Max 8 model. In October, Lion Air Flight No. 610 crashed shortly after take-off, killing all 189 on board. Out of a concern for security, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, calls for hearings following the crash of Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.”

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Statement on the Death of Harris Wofford

Jackson Lee—“I mourn his loss, but also celebrate his life. I extend my condolences to his husband, Matthew, and to all who survive him and celebrate the life of this statesman.”

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Senate Republicans Commit Act of Betrayal by Passing GOP Tax Scam in The Middle of The Night

Jackson Lee: “Despite overwhelming opposition from voices clear across the country, Republicans in the U.S. Senate displayed their extreme greed by passing a cruel and immoral $1.7 trillion tax giveaway to wealthy corporations and the top one percent in the middle of the night.”

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Trump’s Tweet About Flynn is One Step Closer to Admitting he Obstructed Justice

Jackson Lee: “Through his use of Twitter to explain his reasoning for firing National Security Advisor General Michael Flynn, Trump has reawakened Americans’ interest in the quintessential questions: What did the President know and when did he now it?”

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US announces more sanctions against Myanmar's military government

The Biden administration announced more sanctions on Monday against Myanmar's military government, which has conducted a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, and against key figures in the military regime as well as some family members of previously designated officials.