President Joe Biden
Quad-state tornado outbreak leaves scar of destruction
As the victims and communities affected by the Dec. 10-11 “Quad-State Tornado” begin to pick up the pieces of their lives and push forward with recovery, the stories of loss, survival and compassion will forever be etched into the minds of those impacted. In the late-night hours of Friday, and extending into the early…
Read MoreU.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved drafting of teaching document
U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights. The decision, vehemently opposed by a minority of bishops, came despite appeals from the Vatican for a more cautious and collegial…
Read MoreEconomic fall, job losses, speed of rebound
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand. “Things exploded — it was like a light switch,”…
Read MoreSpecial open enrollment period for government-subsidized health insurance extended to Aug. 15
The special open enrollment period for people to buy government-subsidized health insurance on the federal marketplace has been extended by three months to Aug. 15. Kaiser Family Foundation graphs; for a larger version of any image, click on it. President Joe Biden announced the extension March 23, the 11th anniversary of the Patient Protection and…
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