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Added on the 11/03/2016 04:41:42 - Copyright : Reuters EN
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders tells a crowd in West Lafayette, Indiana that, "I know every man here will stand with the women in the fight for pay equity." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
New York, Jun 4 (EFE) .- The musical "In The Heights" by Lin-Manuel Miranda, an effusive celebration of the Latino community in New York, hits theaters this month after a long wait, something that the leading actor He hopes that the spirits of that sector of the American population will rise after four years of constant attacks during the presidency of Donald Trump.FOOTAGE OF ZOOM INTERVIEWS WITH ACTORS ANTHONY RAMOS AND LIN MANUEL MIRANDA
On Friday, Joe Biden said he strongly considered Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont to be his labor secretary. However, after Democrats regained control of the senate, both men decided against the move. "I did give serious consideration on nominating my friend Bernie Sanders." Biden said. "I'm confident he could have done a fantastic job." Biden chose Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as his pick for labor Secretary.
On Tuesday, President-elect Joe Biden promised a third round of stimulus checks. Business Insider reports Americans urgently need financial relief as the pandemic continues to hamper the economy. Biden said the actual dollar amount of the next direct payment remains "a negotiating issue." Biden added that Americans senators a round of thanks for pushing for direct payments in the latest COVID relief bill. The next COVID-19 stimulus package will extend federal unemployment assistance, Biden said. "People are desperately hurting."
Nancy Pelosi wants to be continue to be Speaker of the House. But, some left wing activist want a vote on Medicare-for-All. So, the activists are pressuring progressive lawmakers to refuse to vote for Pelosi unless she holds the first floor vote on Medicare-for-All. Business Insider reports that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is publicly rejecting those calls. AOC argues that Democrats don't have the votes to pass Medicare for All in the House.