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House passes Democrats' $3 Trillion coronavirus 'HEROES' aid
The House on narrowly passed a $3 trillion coronavirus relief package crafted by Democrats. The bill passed by a vote of 208-199 and now heads to the Senate. One Republican backed the bill, while 14 Democrats voted against it. The House also passed a resolution to temporarily change House rules to allow for proxy voting and remote committee work during the pandemic, an unprecedented shift to how the chamber operates. It passed mostly along party lines.
'What are we doing this for?': Doctors are fed up with conspiracies ravaging ERs (NBC)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 12:19Facebook names 20 people to its 'Supreme Court' for content moderation (NBC)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 19:56In rural Oklahoma, a Wi-Fi hot spot brings a dash of hope and excitement
The parking lot of Free Pentecostal Holiness Church in the historic town of Tatums (OK) is a little busier these days. The grassy areas on either side of the small, white building now serve as the town's main Wi-Fi hot spot. People in cars parked outside the church's doors can access broadband internet, which isn't common or cheap in the town of about 160.
Sen Warren, Rep Ocasio-Cortez propose halt to big mergers during coronavirus pandemic (NBC)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 04/29/2020 - 09:47With limited internet, one mom finds a way to home-school outside the home
Home-schooling looks a little different for some families across the country, especially those who can't afford unlimited internet access. Tawana Brown of South Bend, Indiana begins each day by driving her family to a parking lot where school buses that are equipped with Wi-Fi are parked. She has been keeping up with this daily schedule after coronavirus concerns led to the closure of schools in the South Bend school district.
Privacy is a right, but it may not be free. How does $3 a month sound? (NBC)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 14:13Americans are losing service despite FCC pledge not to disconnect
Some people who just lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic are finding that they have lost something else — phone and internet access.