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Nov 12 2023
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U.S. Carries Out Third Round Of Airstrikes Against Iran-Backed Groups In Syria
The U.S. military airstrikes targeted sites used by Iran-affiliated groups in Syria on Sunday in what the Pentagon said was retaliation for continued attacks against U.S. forces in the region. The “precision strikes” targeted a training facility and a safe house near the cities of Abu Kamal and Mayadin in eastern Syria used by Iran-backed groups, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced.
ForbesNov 14 2023
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House votes to avert government shutdown
The House on Tuesday passed a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown, sending the unconventional two-step continuing resolution to the Senate and marking the first major hurdle Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has cleared since winning the gavel.
The chamber approved the short-term funding measure in a 336-95 vote, days before Friday evening’s shutdown deadline. Two Democrats and 93
The HillNov 01 2023
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Treasury yields slip ahead of Fed decision and U.S. government bond auction announcement
Bond yields fell on Wednesday as traders awaited an announcement on the Treasury’s fourth-quarter bond auction program and the Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy decision.
The interlinks between fiscal and monetary policy will be to the fore on Wednesday, as investors absorb an update on how the U.S. government will fund its spending in coming months and the Federal Reserve
MarketWatchNov 12 2023
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Terrorist Facilities In Syria, Multiple Terrorists Killed: Reports
The U.S. launched another round of airstrikes against facilities used by Iran and its terrorist proxy in Syria on Sunday night in response to those groups continuing to launch attacks on U.S. throughout the region. “U.S. military forces conducted precision strikes today on facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran-affiliated groups in response
The Daily WireNov 13 2023
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Life Ring helps islanders in need
Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor Thank you for your ongoing support of the Harbor Life Ring Utilities Assistance program. Since its launch ten years ago, your generous donations have afforded relief to Islanders experiencing temporary financial troubles. (To donate, please see the special line item on the monthly Town utility bill or visit the Finance Office at Town Hall.) Each November
The Journal of the San Juan IslandsNov 16 2023
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Israel Reportedly Considering Hostage Deal as IDF Strikes Home of Hamas Leader
As day 41 in the war between Israel and Hamas unfolds, the Israeli military said its fighter jets struck Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's residence overnight, claiming it was used as terrorist infrastructure to direct attacks against Israel.
Haniyeh was last seen earlier this month in a video supposedly taken in Qatar.
Israel has also taken over an area known as the Shati Camp in
CBNNov 08 2023
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Ohioans back abortion rights, recreational marijuana at the polls : Capitol Letter
Issue advocacy: Ohio voters delivered a rare statewide victory for progressives on Tuesday when they passed a pair of statewide issues guaranteeing abortion rights and legalizing recreational marijuana. In an election that drew national attention, Ohio both issues racked up big early voting advantages that helped them cruise to victory on election night and end a bitter campaign over abortion
Cleveland Plain DealerNov 10 2023
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Israel Says It Let Hamas Fighters Leave Pediatric Hospital, Citing Risk to Civilians
The Israeli military said it allowed at least six Hamas fighters to evacuate the Rantisi pediatric hospital in Gaza rather than engaging them and risking the lives of civilians. Israeli troops considered using snipers to target the militants but decided it would have created panic, an operations officer said. “We decided that we would make more harm than benefit in trying to get to the
Wall Street Journal (News)Oct 14 2023
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Israel plans to capture Gaza City, destroy Hamas leadership in anticipated ground invasion: report
Israel plans to capture Gaza City — the largest Palestinian enclave — with the goal of destroying Hamas’ leadership in its imminent ground invasion of the Gaza strip, Israeli military officials said. Tens of thousands of Israeli soldiers will storm into Gaza in the coming days with orders to capture Gaza City and destroy Hamas leadership there, three senior Israeli military officers told the
New York Post (News)Nov 09 2023
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Democrat Lanon Baccam enters 3rd District race to challenge Republican Zach Nunn
Third District Rep. Zach Nunn has a Democratic challenger in his bid for reelection in 2024. Lanon Baccam of Des Moines announced Thursday he will run to unseat the first-term Republican. Baccam will campaign behind a record as a military veteran and as a public servant with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Baccam's most recent position at the USDA was deputy chief of staff to the Secretary
Iowa Public Radio