The California Democrat, the oldest member of Congress, had suffered a precipitous decline in health in recent months.
Tag: United States Politics and Government
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How Gen. Charles Brown Became Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
The four-star Air Force fighter pilot will take over from Gen. Mark A. Milley as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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A Silver Lining From the Pandemic: A Surge in Start-ups
New research suggests that big shifts in consumer and company behavior — and maybe federal stimulus dollars — have fueled entrepreneurship.
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With a Shutdown in View, McCarthy Plays a Weak Hand
The G.O.P. speaker, whose style is to placate his detractors, does not have the Republican votes to keep the government open. He may call the vote anyway.
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We Need to Talk About Joe Biden
Biden signaled he would be a ‘transition’ president. How’s that going?