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Poll: Despite record turnout, 80 million Americans didn't vote. Here's why
Nonvoters are disengaged and don't believe politics can make a difference in their lives. They are also more likely to be Latino, younger, make less money and have lower levels of education.
Federal Reserve banks focus on solutions to racism's impact on our economy
The Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis, Atlanta and Boston convened an event in November as part of a series on “Racism and the Economy.” This session focused on employment issues.
With Electoral College vote, more Republicans recognize Biden as president-elect
A new wave of senators are finally acknowledging what has been clear for weeks: that Joe Biden is president-elect. Even with the formal affirmation of the election outcome, many holdouts remain.
William Barr to step down as attorney general before Christmas
President Donald Trump said he and Attorney General William Barr had a "very nice meeting" Monday and that their "relationship has been a very good one." Barr started out as a loyalist, but his relationship with the president frayed.
Crunch time for COVID-19 relief as bipartisan bills unveiled
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is unveiling a proposal for COVID-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The proposal includes billions of dollars for businesses, the unemployed and for schools, along with money for vaccine distribution.