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GOP Rep. Mace Says COVID-19 Relief Plan Is A Spending Spree

By editor • 17 hours ago

RACHEL MARTIN, HOST:

Our next guest has some issues with the Biden administration relief package. Congresswoman Nancy Mace is a freshman Republican from South Carolina. And she's on the line with us. Congresswoman, thanks so much for being here.

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal

By Kelsey Snell • 17 hours ago

Post Makes Custom Box Of Fruity Pebbles For Cereal-Loving Cat

By editor • 18 hours ago

WCMU Morning News Roundup - February 25, 2021

By Mike Horace • 18 hours ago

On today's Morning News Roundup, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling for a federal investment in infrastructure projects. And COVID-19 cases are still on the decline in Michigan, but health officials are concerned not enough people are being tested for the illness.

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WCMU Morning News Roundup for February 25, 2021.

Texas Lawmakers To Hold 1st Hearing Into Devastating Blackouts

By Mose Buchele • 19 hours ago

The massive failure of the Texas energy system has spurred a blame game and fresh calls for reform. Texas lawmakers are debating what went wrong, and how to keep it from happening again.