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Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama began their terms in office by repealing the Mexico City Policy, in each case instituted by a Republican predecessor to ban taxpayer funding of abortions abroad. This was a reflection of the times, since abortion was a primary concern for Democrats left flank.
Times have changed. President Biden instead focused on climate change, a testament to that issue’s growing importance as the Democratic Party s policy center of gravity.
On Day One, Biden moved to rejoin the Paris climate accord and revoked the required federal permit for construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. A week later, he also imposed a moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal lands.
Michigan lawmakers reintroduce bill to add LGBT protections to civil rights act
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A rainbow flag was photographed on the campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich., Tuesday, June 21, 2016. (Bryan Bennett / Kalamazoo Gazette)
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Michigan lawmakers have reintroduced legislation to expand the state’s civil rights law by including protections against discrimination for LGBT people.
Sponsored by Rep. Laurie Pohutsky, D-Livonia, House Bill 4297 would add sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to the list of protected classes under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on several factors when it comes to employment, housing and public accommodations.
Livonia announces 2,500 new COVID vaccine appointments for seniors this week
Residents ages 65 and up can register online
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available for seniors this week.
Livonia residents ages 65 and up can register online at VaccinateLivonia.org or call 734-466-2019 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to make an appointment. Residents are encouraged to register online.
Due to current COVID-19 vaccine supplies, there are available appointments from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday (March 2) through Friday (March 5). The vaccinations will take place by appointment only at the Livonia Civic Park Senior Center, which is at 15218 Farmington Road.
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Livoniaâs MedCerts Partners with Equus Apprenticeship Company
MedCerts, a Livonia-based company that offers online career certification training, is partnering with Kentucky-based Equus Workforce Solutions, a provider of workforce development services, to connect employers with health care and IT apprentices.
MedCerts and Equus Workforce Solutions have partnered to connect employers with certified health care and IT apprentices. // Stock photo
MedCerts, a Livonia-based company that offers online career certification training, is partnering with Kentucky-based Equus Workforce Solutions, a provider of workforce development services, to connect employers with health care and IT apprentices.
MedCerts has helped more than 25,000 students gain credentials for new careers since 2009. Equus has worked with employers in metro areas across Michigan, Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, and California to help them fill vacancies, host i
Half dozen new vaccination clinics to open in Wayne County
Clinics open to residents of Livonia, Melvindale, Romulus, Wayne, Canton, Plymouth, Highland Park and Hamtramck
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“I have really talked to a number of ladies, particularly that each and every one of them has indicated that, you know, they’re all waiting,” Coutilish said. “I think definitely that will be in everyone’s favor.”
Starting Tuesday, the free clinics be opening will include Melvindale, Romulus, the city of Wayne, Canton Township and Plymouth will be paired together at one faculty along with Highland Park and Hamtramck. Seniors must contact the faculty closest to them to schedule an appointment.