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Senator Gary Peters Introduces Gerald's Law Reauthorization Act to Extend Veteran Burial Benefits

Senator Gary Peters Introduces Gerald's Law Reauthorization Act to Extend Veteran Burial Benefits

U.S. Senator Gary Peters of Michigan has introduced the Gerald's Law Reauthorization Act of 2026. This legislation aims to extend the expanded burial benefits for veterans, originally established by Gerald's Law in 2024, through the year 2030. Gerald's Law was enacted to ensure that veterans who pass away in their homes, rather than in a VA facility, are still eligible for burial assistance. Previously, only veterans who died within a VA facility qualified for these benefits. The original law was named after Army veteran Gerald “Jerry” Elliot, whose family was denied benefits after he passed away outside a VA facility. Senator Peters, a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve and son of a World War II veteran, has consistently advocated for servicemembers, veterans, and their families, working to ensure they receive earned resources and benefits. His efforts include authoring the bipartisan Fairness for Veterans Act in 2017 and helping enact the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our...
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The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran
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Gas prices could dip below $4 a gallon for the first time since April

Gas prices could dip below $4 a gallon for the first time since April

A week after voters registered frustration with high fuel costs, the average price of gas could fall below $4 a gallon for the first time since April.
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Wisconsin Regulators Approve Smaller Electricity Rate Hike for We Energies Amidst Pushback

Wisconsin Regulators Approve Smaller Electricity Rate Hike for We Energies Amidst Pushback

Wisconsin Regulators Approve Smaller Electricity Rate Hike for We Energies Amidst Pushback
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Dorothy Draper's Timeless Decorating Principles Continue to Influence Modern Interior Design

Dorothy Draper's Timeless Decorating Principles Continue to Influence Modern Interior Design

Dorothy Draper's Timeless Decorating Principles Continue to Influence Modern Interior Design
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Ann Arbor Sustainability Director to Discuss Carbon Neutrality Plan

Ann Arbor Sustainability Director to Discuss Carbon Neutrality Plan

Dr. Missy Stults, the Sustainability and Innovations Director for the City of Ann Arbor, is scheduled to present at a Leelanau Energy meeting on November 13. Dr. Stults will discuss Ann Arbor's A2ZERO Plan, an initiative aimed at achieving community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. This presentation will highlight the developments and strategies Ann Arbor is implementing to reach its ambitious environmental goals. The event is free and will take place at the Old Art Building in Leland, offering an opportunity for community members to learn about progressive sustainability efforts within Michigan.
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Josh and Jase, British TikTok Stars, Return to Michigan for Blood Donation and University Engagements

Josh and Jase, British TikTok Stars, Return to Michigan for Blood Donation and University Engagements

Josh and Jase, British TikTok Stars, Return to Michigan for Blood Donation and University Engagements
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Charleen Hurtubise's Novels Explore Identity, Family Secrets, and Reinvention Across U.S. and Ireland

Charleen Hurtubise's Novels Explore Identity, Family Secrets, and Reinvention Across U.S. and Ireland

Charleen Hurtubise's Novels Explore Identity, Family Secrets, and Reinvention Across U.S. and Ireland
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US anti-trans ballot wins pose challenge for Democrats ahead of 2028

US anti-trans ballot wins pose challenge for Democrats ahead of 2028

By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Voters in four US states approved ballot measures to restrict transgender rights in Tuesday's midterm elections, sending a warning to Democrats on an issue that has divided the party and is likely to remain a political challenge heading into the 2028
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When will winter weather arrive? November forecast has unusual answer

When will winter weather arrive? November forecast has unusual answer

Widespread chilly weather still seems a long way away despite what the calendar says. One of the warmest Novembers on record is expected in the U.S.
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Wisconsin Regulators Approve Smaller We Energies Rate Hike Amid Pushback on Cost Overruns and Data Center Charges

Wisconsin Regulators Approve Smaller We Energies Rate Hike Amid Pushback on Cost Overruns and Data Center Charges

Wisconsin Regulators Approve Smaller We Energies Rate Hike Amid Pushback on Cost Overruns and Data Center Charges
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Fall Out Boy Announce Biggest Tour Yet — and New Single ‘Aces’

Fall Out Boy Announce Biggest Tour Yet — and New Single ‘Aces’

Patrick Stump and Pete Wentz tell Rolling Stone about the band's super-sized return with "Aces" and 2027's Twilight of the Punks Tour, which will hit U.S. baseball stadiums