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  1. 56 minutes ago

    This month, a number of COVID financial assistance programs expired. Tune in to today's discussion with & Rep. to hear their thoughts on COVID assistance programs, whether they should be extended, & more. Watch here 👉

    Explores: COVID Assistance Programs
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  2. 8 hours ago

    Why do Republicans oppose the debt limit increase and what happens if the US defaults on its debts? Learn more in the explainer below 👇

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  3. 8 hours ago

    Seven days from now, if Congress does not agree on funding for the next fiscal year, the government will shut down. Learn more about how this can be avoided in the explainer below

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  4. Sep 21

    What are fossil fuel subsidies and why is advocating to eliminate them? Watch today's conversation with the Illinois state representative to learn more 👉

    Daily Point: Rep. Sean Casten on Fossil Fuel Subsidies
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  5. Sep 21

    What will be covered in this week's UNGA meetings and what topics has President Biden already addressed? Learn more in the explainer below 👇

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  6. Sep 21

    Today, President Biden addressed the United Nations General Assembly for the first time in his Presidency. Read the explainer below to learn about what the UNGA is, what it does, what Biden said in his speech, and more 👇

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  7. Sep 21

    With the Taliban in control of Afghanistan and once again enforcing Shariah law, women & children's human rights are under threat. Tune in to this conversation with Rep. & to hear their thoughts on the issue. Watch here 👉

    Explores: Human Rights Crisis in Afghanistan
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  8. Sep 20

    Do you support or oppose the new Texas abortion law? Hear answer this and discuss her own women's health care bill in her conversation with ASP. Watch the full video here 👉

    Daily Point: Rep. Judy Chu on Abortion Legislation
    12 replies 29 retweets 228 likes
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  9. Sep 20

    A Starting Point for the week ahead. Go to for the info behind the issues.

    Weekly Points: September 20th, 2021
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  10. Sep 20

    Behind the Issues | Government Spending, Immigration, Abortion Rights Legislation. Hear directly from your lawmakers on the key issues facing the country this week 👇

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  11. Sep 20

    WATCH NOW: Join , , and as they discuss the Coronavirus. Hear the former CDC Director explain how the mRNA vaccines work, how to prevent future outbreaks, and more. Watch the full conversation here 👉

    Chat: Dr. Tom Frieden
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  12. Sep 20

    TUNE IN: Hear & ask former Director of the CDC, about vaccine mandates, booster shots, mRNA, & more. Watch the full chat today at 12PM ET on

    Chat: Dr. Tom Frieden
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  13. Sep 17

    Why are the parties on opposing sides when it comes to raising the debt ceiling and whose responsibility is it to ensure the government continues to be funded? Learn more in the explainer below 👇

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  14. Sep 17

    In 13 days, funding to keep the government operating will run out. Read the explainer below to learn about the debt ceiling, what can be done to prevent a government shutdown, and more 👇

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  15. Sep 17

    Should the United States re-enter a nuclear deal with Iran to halt its nuclear proliferation? Hear Rep. share his opinions on the topic in his full conversation with ASP. Watch here 👉

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  16. Sep 16

    ASP Homeroom Newsletter | September 2021. Sign up for the ASP Homeroom monthly newsletter to receive updates on the free web-based educational portal that brings U.S. lawmakers to classrooms for direct student-dialogue 👇

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  17. Sep 15

    The results from yesterday's recall election are in: California's Governor Gavin Newsom will remain in office. Beating out 46 other candidates, Newsom will continue to serve in his current position until the Golden State's next gubernatorial election in 2022.

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  18. Sep 14

    This weekend, North Korea tested a long-range cruise missile. Find out what this means for the United States and other allies in the region in this conversation with . Watch here 👉

    Daily Point: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on North Korea Missile Test
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  19. Sep 13

    This month, students across the country returned to in-person school for the first time since 2020. Tune in to this discussion with Rep. & to hear them discuss how the pandemic has impacted students' mental health. Watch here👉

    Explores: Student Mental Health
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  20. Sep 13

    What is the Biden administration's "six-pronged strategy" to deal with COVID and how has the public reacted to his recent vaccine mandate announcement? Learn more in the explainer below 👇

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