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  • H. RES. 971 — Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:396

    H. RES. 971 is a resolution that commemorates the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty, acknowledging the efforts made to reduce poverty and the groundwork it laid for creating a more equitable society. It highlights the shortcomings of this initiative,...

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    H. RES. 971 is a plan to remember an old project called the War on Poverty, which tried to make sure everyone has enough money and a fair chance in life. It says we need to fix some old problems and come up with better ideas to help people who really need it, but it doesn't say exactly how to do that.

  • S. RES. 528 — Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2024 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:256

    The resolution S. RES. 528 from the 118th Congress designates January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It highlights the serious impact of stalking, noting that a significant number of individuals, both women and men, have experienced stalking. The resolution...

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    In January 2024, people will be reminded of the importance of stopping stalking, which is when someone follows or watches another person without their consent, making them feel scared. This month is meant to teach everyone how serious it is and to help those who are hurt by it.