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What We’re Reading This Week — June 12 – 16

Here’s a selection of article the Office of Federal Relations is reading this week.

No More “Manspreading”— The public transportation system in the Spanish capital of Madrid is trying to stop “manspreading.” Read more here.

More Debt, Lower Wages –  Women and minorities are more likely to borrow to pay for their college degrees, yet their lower lifetime pay means many will end up struggling to buy homes and sock away money. Read more from CBS.

“Winning So Much” — At the Australian equivalent of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull channels President Trump.

Trump Won’t Alter Status of DREAMers –  President Donald Trump’s administration has issued its most explicit promise to date that so-called Dreamers can keep their permission to work legally in the U.S. “No work permits will be terminated prior to their current expiration dates,” the Department of Homeland Security said in guidance posted on its website Thursday night. Read more over at Politico.

Play Ball! – A particularly meaningful “God Bless America” opened up the 56th annual Congressional Baseball Game as members of both the Republican and Democratic teams stood side-by-side — patriotically bipartisan — in center field. Read more about the game on Roll Call.

Melania Moves to Washington – “Looking forward to the memories we’ll make in our new home!” the first lady tweeted. Read more over at the Washington Post