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House Democrats lift nation’s debt ceiling, amidst Republican obstruction and rhetoric; Workers rights advocates urge Governor Gavin Newsom extend supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave until pandemic is over; City of San Jose apologizes for “racist” and “xenophobic” role in 1887 arson of Chinatown – September 29, 2021
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California Governor ‘considering’ vaccine mandate for California school children.
City of San Jose apologizes for “racist” and “xenophobic” role in 1887 arson of city’s Chinatown.
Los Angeles City Council considers COVID-19 vaccine mandate to enter restaurants and other businesses, punts vote to next week.
House Democrats lift nations debt ceiling, amidst Republican obstruction and rhetoric. [1]
Workers rights advocates urge Governor Gavin Newsom extend supplemental COVID-19 paid sick leave until pandemic is over. [2]
Environmentalist Greta Thunberg slams global leaders for failure to take action and combat climate change.
San Jose City Council bans sale of flavored tobacco.
Los Angeles City Council considers ban on flavored tobacco.
Senate hearing examines Texas abortion ban and shadow docket decision of Supreme Court.
[1] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MARTINEZ_Congress.mp3
[2] https://kpfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Witte-on-COVID-suplemental-sick-leave-extension-final-production.mp3