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Federal Judge Rules Minority Business Agency Must Serve White People as Well

The ruling by a judge in Texas was the latest in a string of court decisions that have eroded or struck down federal affirmative-action mandates in a variety of arenas.The ruling by a judge in Texas was the latest in a string of court decisions that have eroded or struck down federal affirmative-action mandates in

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Steve Garvey’s Improbable Rise, Decades After His Baseball Heyday

The former Major League Baseball star running for the Senate faces long odds in Democratic-run California. He hopes to appeal to voters who are frustrated — and love a good sports analogy.The former Major League Baseball star running for the Senate faces long odds in Democratic-run California. He hopes to appeal to voters who are

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Dean Phillips Halts Long-Shot Presidential Bid

Mr. Phillips, President Biden’s most significant Democratic rival, had argued that voters wanted a younger alternative to the president. But his candidacy stalled soon after he entered the race.Mr. Phillips, President Biden’s most significant Democratic rival, had argued that voters wanted a younger alternative to the president. But his candidacy stalled soon after he entered

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Bracing for a Trump Rematch, Biden Confronts Four Thorny Challenges

Before his State of the Union address, the president faces several political problems that are largely out of his control and present dangers to his re-election bid.Before his State of the Union address, the president faces several political problems that are largely out of his control and present dangers to his re-election bid. Read More

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