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Both the postmaster general and Congress choose to ignore the elephant in the room—the American Postal Workers Union.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
She became known to the general public thanks to her participation in X Factor Bulgaria in 2015.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
The candidate who wins the runoff will then run against a Democratic candidate in the general election.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Martinez has been familiar with Becerra for decades, going back to when the former congressman, state attorney general and Biden Cabinet member was in the state Assembly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
She was surprised, but she said that was the general idea—that it grew big because of faith.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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Workshop 3, Part 1
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