Tag: partisanship
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Trump urges Senate to scrap filibuster to end government shutdown
Overview President Donald Trump has renewed calls for the Senate to scrap the 60-vote threshold known as the filibuster, arguing that dismantling this long-standing rule is the quickest path to reopening the federal government. In a high-stakes moment for congressional politics, Trump and his allies have framed the filibuster as an obstacle that prevents the…
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Political Science and Public Health Faculty Partner on Vaccine Study
A Cross-Disciplinary Look at Vaccine Policy A new, joint effort between political science and public health faculties is launching a longitudinal study on how state vaccine policies shape who gets vaccinated and why. Building on a rich history of COVID-19 research, the project aims to reveal how political beliefs, access to care, and demographic factors…
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Vaccine Policy Study by Political Science and Public Health
Collaborative Effort Between Political Science and Public Health A major interdisciplinary study is underway to examine how state vaccine policies influence vaccination rates, public attitudes, and health outcomes. The research team brings together expertise from political science and public health to explore a question at the intersection of policy, behavior, and health equity: Do mandates…