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UAW Strike Expanded, Government Shutdown, LGBTQ+ In Census Survey : Up First President Biden is going to Michigan to support the United Auto Workers' union strikes. A government shutdown looms large after members of the House GOP couldn't agree on a temporary spending plan. The Census Bureau plans to test asking people about their sexual orientation and gender identity next year; it says the information will help to fight discrimination.

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UAW Strike Expanded, Government Shutdown, LGBTQ+ In Census Survey

UAW Strike Expanded, Government Shutdown, LGBTQ+ In Census Survey

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President Biden is going to Michigan to support the United Auto Workers' union strikes. A government shutdown looms large after members of the House GOP couldn't agree on a temporary spending plan. The Census Bureau plans to test asking people about their sexual orientation and gender identity next year; it says the information will help to fight discrimination.