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Biden-Harris administration wants to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and bypass chatbots
The White House wants to end corporate practices that it says wastes consumers’ time and money, such as forcing customers to wait on hold for refunds, placing unnecessary barriers on canceling subscriptions, and making it difficult to access or submit health insurance claims.
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JD Vance says he wants to help families, but missed vote to expand child tax credit
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance proposed more than doubling the federal child tax credit to $5,000 over the weekend, but recently missed the chance to vote for an expanded credit—an effort his fellow Senate Republicans blocked.
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Dozens of pregnant women, some bleeding or in labor, being turned away from ERs despite federal law
Even as the Biden administration publicly warned hospitals to treat pregnant patients in emergencies, facilities continue to violate the federal law. The issue became a focus for the administration following reports of women being improperly treated in emergency rooms after the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion more than two…
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How to get involved with ‘Get Out the Vote’ efforts in Wisconsin
There are many ways to get out the vote through volunteer efforts – here are just a few opportunities for reaching your local voter base before Election Day.
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Campus Clash: The Most Distinct Differences Between All 13 UW System Schools
Each University of Wisconsin school offers a unique college experience. Which school is best at what?
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Wisconsin’s nursing shortage eased by Biden-Harris training funding initiatives
Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, Wisconsin nursing programs receive a big funding boost, increasing instructor and student numbers to address the nursing shortage.
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VP Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote that lowered childcare costs for thousands of families in Wisconsin
VP Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote that lowered childcare costs for thousands of families in Wisconsin Earlier this year, Vice President Kamala Harris announced new federal actions that will can save Wisconsin families hundreds of dollars on childcare costs per month. More than 110,000 families in Wisconsin can now benefit from expanded child…
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VIDEO: The Childless Cat Lady has something to say to JD Vance
What do “childless cat ladies” have to say about remarks made by Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance? 🐱 It turns out, a lot. Rhonda Carrell of Wisconsin Rapids, says she wanted to have kids, but wasn’t able. She says she’s not miserable, or making the country miserable, and in fact, she’s contributed a lot to…
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VIDEO: What’s important to this 25-year-old Wisconsin educator
Appleton native Holly Hirst recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and is now a teacher in the Eau Claire Area School District.👩🏼🏫 She was enthusiastic about the Harris-Walz ticket at the rally held at the Eau Claire Event District. @upnorthnews Appleton native Holly Hirst recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and…
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VIDEO: If I can’t get to the polls on Election Day, how do I vote?
Can’t make it to the polls on election day? In Wisconsin, voters cast their ballots in 1️⃣ of 3️⃣ ways: 1. Absentee by mail 2. In-person absentee (early voting) at designated site, starting two weeks before Election Day 3. At your polling place on Election Day The Wisconsin Election Commission’s Carrie Riepl explains WHY you…
