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Congress Closes 2019 With a Flurry of Activity
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Congress Aims to Stop a Repeat Partial Government Shutdown
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Three Strategies to Restore City Rights in an Era of Preemption
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INTERACTIVE: Preemption Laws By State
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Local Democracy Initiative
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How City Leaders Should Engage with the Refugee Resettlement Order
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New EPA Action Plan to Enhance Local Water Resources
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FCC Cable Order – What Comes Next for Cities?
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How to Navigate the Pension Landscape
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