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Now three days after the closing of the government, neither the side, nor the Democrat, nor the Republicans show signs of abandoning the land. Trump administration said it would take it The opportunity to dismiss federal workersThe field is expected that the Senate, headed by the Republican Party, will vote for partisan bills for the fourth time. At least seven democrats are needed today to achieve the required 60-head threshold. Until now, only three Democrats of the Senate left towards the Republicans in the voices.

• 🎧 Most of the Democratic Assembly expressed that they will not help if the Republicans do not decide to expire of expirational subsidies In accordance with the Law on Available Medical Service, Claudia Grisales reports Up the firstThe subsidies do not expire by the end of the year, but the next month is an open credit, which The driving force of the argument of the democrats What is it to be addressed now. The Republican Party insists that they should accept a short -term continuation of permission, and subsidies will be included in a separate account. Democrats are worried that there is a chance that this option is a bait and switching, Grisles says.

The monthly report of the work of work on workplaces and unemployment was postponed From the closure of the government. As a rule, the report is issued on the first Friday of the month and includes information about how many jobs were added or deducted from each industry.

• 🎧 The growth of work has slowed down in recent monthsAccording to Scott Horsley from the NPR, today's report expected that today's report would indicate that employers added about 50,000 people last month. It would be more jobs than the numbers of Augustus, but Slow down compared to this time last yearA key question for politicians is whether the United States adds enough jobs to keep up with labor and prevent an increase in unemployment. It is difficult to understand the answer without solid data from the government.

The White House sent a letter to several universities this week, forcing them to sign an official agreement A promise to support many political priorities of President Trump. This happened after earlier attempts to violence in leading universities by canceling billions of dollars in research grants. Some of the requirements include maintaining training for five years and providing the government with data on foreign students. In turn, schools will receive priority access to federal grants.

• 🎧 Nine colleges that received letters include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Texas UniversityAccording to Elice Obvorni from NPR. The Chairman of the Council of Regents UT said that the system was awarded honor and welcomes a new opportunity. Other schools said they were still considering information. Critics say that it is A threat of freedom of speech and to academic independence. The American Association of University professors calls for colleges not to sign an agreement.

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This is part of a special series, Cumbia throughout Latin AmericaA visual report covering people, places and cultures that support this musical genre in six countries.

Cambia, one of the most listened genres in America, arose on the coast of the Caribbean basin. The genre appeared in the river system of the depression of MOMPOS, an extensive water -beating land and in a small mountain chain, known as Montes de María. During the colonization of America in the 16th century, thousands of enslaved people arrived from Africa to the port of Kartagen. Forced to leave their homeland, they brought their music, religious drums and spirituality. Learn more about the birthplace of the genre and See photos of how it was aliveYou can also Read the article in SpanishField

The choice of weekends

Check what NPR looks, reads and listens this weekend:

🍿 Films: The new movie Dwayne Johnson, Smashing Machinetells the story of Mark Kerra, one of the American pioneers of mixed martial arts. The film emphasizes the acute sensations from the huge support of fans and physical pain, which occurs after some battles.

📺 TV: Ethan Hawk is removed in Low level Being an independent investigation by a reporter who seeks to intervene in affairs that does not concern him, which leads him to powerful actions of one of the most influential families of Talsa.

📚 Books: Lionel Richie shares the intimate and panoramic perspective in Indeed: memoirsCovering the key points from his youth in Tuskugi, Alabama, before his work on the American idol.

🎵 Music: The long -awaited Cardi B. Am I drama? Now double platinum and No. 1 on Billboard 200 albums. She also has 16 songs in Hot 100 this week.

🥣 Food: This is the season of soup! The chef was dry El Waylie offers tips on all From creating delicious broth to ensuring the right time to prepare time.

❓ quiz: I scored nine out of 11, so close to 100%, but, alas … I look at you again to Ate me with your own accountField

3 things you need to know before going

1. More than 550 celebrities resumed the committee for the first amendment To advocate what they call the “protection of our constitutional rights.”
2. This week, remote series of postcards are sent to the Maidan Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, where the NPR team illuminates the country Statues throughout Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski For a walk.
3. The University of Pittsburgh launched The first -a -kind horror centerStrengthening his devotion to the study of the horror genre. (by using Weight)

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