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Medication Abortion and Clinics on Federal Land: Here Are Democrats’ Ideas to Protect Abortion Access
Facing a congressional stalemate, Democratic senators have asked the White House to consider a bevy of executive actions to protect abortion care ahead of an expected Supreme Court decision gutting Roe v. Wade.
Defense
Congress Had the Votes to Overhaul How the Military Handles Serious Crimes. Why Didn’t It?
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says that despite rare bipartisan backing, ‘four men, in a closed room’ blocked long-sought changes to how the military handles sexual assault and other major justice issues.
Oversight
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Orders Removal of Derogatory Terms from Public Land Names
Haaland, an enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo, said she is ‘proud to be in a position’ to start with a term offensive to indigenous women on 650 different places on federal land.
Management
FEMA's Deanne Criswell Talks Following Your Gut and the Agency’s Focus on Equity in Disaster Response
The first woman in the agency’s top job said FEMA has to make sure it’s helping those who face barriers navigate bureaucracy.
Defense
Kirsten Gillibrand and Joni Ernst Can Pass Their Military Sexual Assault Bill — They Just Need a Senate Vote
The senators have a bipartisan measure to put independent prosecutors, not military commanders, in charge of serious crimes.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Urge Biden To Act On Gender-Neutral Federal IDs
The administration promised to allow nonbinary and intersex people to get passports that reflect their gender identities. Rep. Ro Khanna told The 19th an executive order is a “good first step.”
Management
As America’s First Working First Lady, Jill Biden Redefines the Role
The longtime educator is leaning on her experience to inform the administration’s thinking.
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Oversight
Deb Haaland Confirmed as First Native American Cabinet Secretary
The enrolled member of the Laguna Pueblo will head the Interior Department, which oversees public lands and administers programs related to 550 federally recognized tribes.
Management
Women Will Shape Biden’s Energy and Climate Agenda
Rep. Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to head the Interior Department and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was nominated to run the Energy Department.
Management
Biden Under Pressure to Appoint First Native American to Head Interior Department
Many tribal leaders, environmental groups and progressive activists are urging the president-elect to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as secretary of the department.
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