Congress recognizes Juneteenth amid the "great resignation" migration: The path from anxiety and stress to lasting peace
The Daily Article
The Denison Forum
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🗓️ 17 June 2021
⏱️ 8 minutes
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Congress unanimously passed legislation this week making Juneteenth a federal holiday. In The Daily Article for June 17, 2021, Dr. Jim Denison explains why this is good news, then he reports on several stories illustrating the heightened anxieties of our day and shows us the biblical way to the lasting peace only God can give.
The Daily Article is written by Dr. Jim Denison and narrated by Chris Nichter.
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| 1:20.3 | response. Let's start with some good news out of Washington. Congress passed legislation last night to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday. |
| 1:32.3 | The day commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the United States. |
| 1:36.3 | Texas was the first state to observe Juneteenth as an official holiday. |
| 1:41.3 | 46 other states and the District of Columbia have followed suit. |
| 1:45.9 | It is noteworthy that the House passed the bill with strong bipartisan support, 415 to 14, |
| 1:52.6 | and that the Senate had passed it unanimously the day before. In more good news, New York and California |
| 1:58.8 | have lifted most of their pandemic restrictions. New York |
| 2:02.3 | City is planning a parade on July 7th to honor frontline and essential workers. California Governor Gavin |
| 2:09.2 | Newsom called Tuesday Reopening Day for his state. Two of our most populous states are now aligning |
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