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https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/29/asia/hong-kong-security-law-election-intl-hnk/index.html
Pelosi warns maskless lawmakers may be thrown out
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MacKenzie Scott donates $1.7bn since Amazon boss divorce
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US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has promised to spend tens of billions of dollars to help people of colour overcome economic inequality, if he wins the election in November.

DNC launches TV ad hitting Trump on coronavirus and reopening of schools ahead of new school year
July 30, 2020
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Della Hill
The Democratic National Committee is launching a new offensive on President Donald Trump‘s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with a focus on the thorny issue of reopening schools, rolling out a television ad on Monday as parents and educators across the country express widespread concern ahead of the new school year.
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/27/politics/dnc-ad-trump-coronavirus-school-reopening/index.html?iid=ob_lockedrail_topeditorial
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