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Today in History - April 20

Today in History - April 20

American sculptor Daniel Chester French was born in Exeter, New Hampshire on April 20, 1850.  Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 145 - "Proof of Life"

Poem 145 - "Proof of Life"

A poem by Tony Hoagland from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us this Tuesday, April 21, for an Introduction to Congress.gov Webinar

Join instructors Barbara Bavis and Robert Brammer for an Introduction to Congress.gov webinar this Tuesday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This orientation provides a basic overview of Congress.gov. While the focus of the session will be searching legislation and the Congressional member information associated with it, the new features of Congress.gov will also be highlighted.

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Congress.gov: Most-Viewed Bills Update

  1. H.R.4818 [118th] - Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
  2. H.J.Res.140 [119th] - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
  3. H.R.8250 [119th] - Parents Decide Act
  4. H.R.22 [119th] - SAVE Act
  5. H.Res.939 [119th] - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
  6. H.R.1 [119th] - An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
  7. S.3971 [119th] - Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
  8. H.R.4393 [119th] - DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
  9. H.R.7148 [119th] - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
  10. H.R.3633 [119th] - Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
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