Democratic demands include more protections for the children, such as setting medical and hygiene standards at facilities, and a requirement that any death of a minor be reported within 24 hours.
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Another View: Congress should act as gun industry weakens
When there are enough guns to put one in the hands of every man, woman and child in America, it’s time to think about safety.
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Dana Milbank: Tough talk isn’t enough to rein in Trump
Mitt Romney’s rebuke is a good start, but it won’t keep the president from starting a trade war with Mexico.
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U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification
Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree’s measure moves to the U.S. Senate, while state lawmakers appear likely to pass Gov. Janet Mills’ climate package.
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Marc A. Thiessen: Special counsel should have let ‘written work speak for itself’
Now Democrats are pushing for Robert Mueller to testify before Congress, which would muddy the waters even more.
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Dana Milbank: Slow-walking impeachment may look weak. But restraint is Democrats’ greatest strength
One side has gone bonkers, and the other is trying to restore adult supervision.