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5 myths about winning City of Houston contracts

This may surprise you, but in the past fiscal year, more than $587 million, or 36.2 percent, of the $1.6 billion awarded by the City of Houston to companies for goal-oriented construction, professional services, and goods & services contracts, was awarded to certified minority, women, and small business enterprises (MWSBE firms).

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Warnock and Walker court Kemp voters in final week of Georgia Senate runoff

With one week to go before Georgia's Senate runoff, heavy hitters and big dollars from both national parties are pouring into the state for a race that will determine the balance of power in the Democratic-controlled Senate next year.

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Early voting begins in some Georgia counties as Warnock and Walker sprint to December 6 runoff

A week-long early voting period begins Saturday in some Georgia counties as Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker enter a week-and-a-half, post-Thanksgiving sprint to their December 6 runoff election.

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Prior 2021 arrest of Colorado Springs gunman puts spotlight on the politics of red flag laws

The prior arrest of the 22-year-old suspected gunman who allegedly opened fire in a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub last weekend has put the spotlight on a state law which can be utilized to temporarily remove gun access from those deemed a danger to themselves or others.

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COVID-19’s targeted federal aid led to more Black and Latino homeowners Largest home appreciation in 30 years helps build family wealth

In a year fraught with financial challenges, going home for the holidays will have heightened significance this year for many Black and Latino families.

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Biden granddaughter gets married, offering youthful spin for president turning 80

President Joe Biden is turning 80 this weekend, but the big bash at the White House is for an entirely different and more youthful occasion. Naomi Biden, Biden's oldest granddaughter, married Peter Neal on the White House South Lawn on Saturday.

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Katie Hobbs will win Arizona governor's race, CNN projects, defeating Trump favorite Kari Lake

Democrat Katie Hobbs will win Arizona's governor's race, CNN projects, defeating one of the most prominent defenders of former President Donald Trump's lies about the 2020 election.

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Democrats and Republicans invest millions to turn out beleaguered Georgia voters ahead of key Senate runoff

In Georgia's key Senate runoff, a clichéd political adage could actually prove true: It may all come down to who turns out. Top Democrats and Republicans alike acknowledge the uniqueness of Georgia's December 6 Senate runoff has put an increased focus on the ability of Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker to turn out voters who may be tired of participating in yet another election, causing campaigns, committees and outside groups to spend millions solely on get out the vote efforts.

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Carvana cuts 1,500 jobs on slowing used-car demand

Used-car retailer Carvana Co. is cutting 1,500 jobs, or 8% of its workforce, the company said on Friday, amid waning demand for used cars on the back of sky-high prices and supply shortages.

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Marijuana smoke harms lungs in tobacco smokers, study finds

Smoking weed while being a tobacco smoker may increase damage to the respiratory system, a new study found.

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Adderall users struggle amid ongoing medication shortage

When the US Food and Drug Administration confirmed a shortage of the drug Adderall last month, many people who rely on the medication weren't surprised: They've been struggling to fill their prescriptions for months.

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More adolescent e-cigarette users report vaping within five minutes of waking up, new study finds

Although the prevalence of e-cigarette use among teens has declined in recent years, those who do vape are starting younger and they're using e-cigarettes more intensely, a new study suggests.

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Former San Antonio Spurs psychologist agrees to settle after accusing former player of exposing himself during therapy sessions

A sports psychologist who was under contract with the NBA's San Antonio Spurs has agreed to settle a civil lawsuit she had recently filed against the organization and 19-year-old former Spurs player Joshua Primo.

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Democrat concedes to GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert in tight Colorado House race

Democrat Adam Frisch announced Friday that he had called GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert and conceded the race for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.

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Elon Musk's $50 billion trial comes to an end today

The trial for the Tesla shareholder lawsuit examining CEO Elon Musk's unprecedented compensation package will wrap up this afternoon. While it is possible that the judge could issue a ruling from the bench, it may be weeks or months before a ruling comes.

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Congressman Al Green Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of His MBDA Legislation Being Codified into Law and Meets with Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development

“I thank Under Secretary of Commerce for Minority Business Development Don Cravins Jr. for meeting with me this week and for his partnership in advancing minority business initiatives. On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law my legislation, H.R.2689 – The Minority Business Resiliency Act of 2021, as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a signature piece of his domestic agenda that made historic investments in America’s roads, bridges, rail, and more. My legislation codified into law the Minority Business Development Agency at the U.S. Department of Commerce after existing via executive order for over 50 years,” Congressman Al Green said. “

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GOP Arkansas governor says he's 'very seriously' considering 2024 presidential bid

Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson is "very seriously" considering a 2024 presidential campaign, he told "CNN This Morning" on Thursday.

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What Republicans plan to do with their new House majority

Winning the House majority, even with a smaller margin than they'd hoped, will give Republicans some newfound power to set the agenda when they take over the chamber in January.

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In surprise testimony, Oath Keeper apologizes for going into the Capitol on January 6

In a raw and emotional testimony on Wednesday, Jessica Watkins, a member of the Oath Keepers on trial for seditious conspiracy, recounted being dragged into the conspiratorial underbelly of the internet and how she believed she was acting like an American patriot on January 6, 2021.

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6 takeaways from former Vice President Mike Pence's CNN town hall

Former Vice President Mike Pence in a CNN town hall on Wednesday refused to commit his support to former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and left the door open to seeking the Republican nomination himself.