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Ads Washington ā Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett addressed Congress yesterday, and had some fiery words for the chamber. Plaskett ripped into the Congressional body and their concerns involving insurance and cost sharing in the wake of a catastrophic storm. The Congresswoman pointed out that Congress was in fact the institution, āThat underfunds the territories … Read more
Ads St. Thomas ā Nearly two weeks later, Democrats continue to pick up more seats in the House. Political analysts who predicted a blue wave quickly doubled back when it became apparent the Senate would remain in Republican control. Two weeks after nationwide elections concluded, it is still not fully clear if the stage has … Read more