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Politics Rundown: Gas prices rise and House passes bill

Politics Rundown: Gas prices rise and House passes bill
Last week saw the historic transfer of presidential power to Kamala Harris.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2021

President Joe Biden asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate rising gas prices as the national average soared to $3.49 per gallon. Biden said illegal conduct and “anti-consumer” behavior caused the recent spike in the cost of fuel. To offset the price surge, the White House continues to...

Politics Rundown: Biden signs infrastructure bill and meets with Xi Jinping

Politics Rundown: Biden signs infrastructure bill and meets with Xi Jinping
Bannon surrenders to FBI and Biden addresses violence against Native Americans.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2021

President Joe Biden signed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law after lawmakers from both parties passed the bill in the Senate. The bill invests $65 billion into improving access to broadband Internet, water and electric systems along with road repair and maintenance. Biden explained that Americans...

Politics Rundown: New vaccination measures, infrastructure bill passes

Politics Rundown: New vaccination measures, infrastructure bill passes
L.A. County releases vaccination rules and the House approves trillion-dollar bill.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2021

Los Angeles County released new COVID-19 vaccination rules aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Under this mandate, customers must show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants, salons, gyms and other indoor facilities. Any businesses that ignore these rules face warnings, then receive fines...

Los Angeles needs cleaner mass transit to counter urban sprawl

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Los Angeles needs cleaner mass transit to counter urban sprawl
Tim Seeberger, Writer May 17, 2016
Los Angeles needs cleaner mass transit to counter urban sprawl