Biden lays out aggressive climate agenda at world summit

(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden hosted a virtual climate summit with dozens of world leaders Thursday, the same day the White House released a set of aggressive climate goals. Critics say the plan could jeopardize the economy at a time it is recovering from record-breaking unemployment because of the pandemic and governments' response to it.

First among those priorities is a pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the year 2030.

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House passes legislation that would make Washington, D.C., nation's 51st state

Democrats in the House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would make Washington, D.C. the 51st state in the union, a move that would almost certainly strengthen the Democrats’ Senate majority and bolster their ranks in the House.

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Eads school breakfast and lunch menus - April 26-29, 2021

Breakfast

  • April 26: French Toast, Sausage, Milk, Fruit
  • April 27: Cereal Bar, Mini Load, Fruit, Milk
  • April 28: Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Milk, Fruit
  • April 29: Yogurt, Muffins, Fruit, Milk

Lunch

  • April 26: Chicken Parmesan, Noodles, Roll, Orange, Milk
  • April 27: Spaghetti, Green beans, Garlic Bread, Fruit, Milk
  • April 28: Roast beef w/ Cheese Sandwich, Pasta Salad, Fruit
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The History of Railroad Construction in America

Even if you exclusively travel by car today, none of us would be where we are now without railroads. The development of rail travel for freight and passenger operations led to the meteoric rise of the United States at the turn of the 20th century. Though our love of the rails has waned, the history of railroad construction in America is a long story that continues to this day.

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