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A Conservative Approach to Infrastructure Investment
No to bridges to nowhere, yes to nuclear, a faster Internet, and R & D One of Donald Trump’s signature policy proposals has been a massive infrastructure investment plan. This puts conservatives in a bind. After all, didn’t we denounce the Obama administration’s stimulus plan as a massive boondoggle that didn’t do anything to boost the economy but wasted resources? At the same time, we
National Review (News)Jun 19 2019
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Here’s why Pete Buttigieg is talking about foreign policy when few other Democrats are
At first glance, Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg's decision to tackle foreign affairs and national security in his first major policy address was a head-scratcher.
The issue isn't among the top concerns listed by most voters and so seems unlikely to move his poll numbers significantly. But political watchers say Buttigieg, whose campaign has been praised early in the
USA TODAYMar 26 2019
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Kamala Harris unveils $315 billion plan to boost teacher pay
The California Democrat's presidential campaign said the proposal would be paid for with unspecified changes to the estate tax.
In the first major policy rollout of her presidential campaign, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., unveiled a plan on Tuesday to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to boost teacher salaries.
Billed as "the largest investment in teachers in American history
NBC News DigitalJan 29 2024
Headline Roundup
How Will Biden's Pause on Natural Gas Export Approvals Impact Politics and Business?
The Energy Department said it would pause approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals on Friday, drawing applause from Democrats and environmental activists but criticism from Republicans and industry groups.
The Details: The pause would impact pending decisions on exports to countries with which the U.S. does not have a free trade agreement, a White House fact sheet
Axios OilPrice.com Washington ExaminerMar 26 2019
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House Democrats’ new plan to strengthen Obamacare, explained
After DOJ says the ACA is unconstitutional, House Democrats roll out a targeted plan to expand health care.
House Democrats are rolling out a plan to strengthen the Affordable Care Act that would expand federal insurance subsidies and reverse the Trump administration’s attacks on the health care law — but avoids the party’s internal fight about more ambitious proposals to extend health
VoxMar 22 2019
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Eyes on the prize: In poll, Democrats care more about victory than ideology in 2020 nominee
As the 2020 presidential field takes shape, Democratic voters by double digits say they are more interested in nominating a candidate who can defeat President Trump than one they agree with most on the issues, a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds.
By 55-35 percent, the Democrats surveyed endorse electability over ideological purity even though they also embrace progressive
USA TODAYFeb 03 2021
Perspectives Blog
Republicans and Democrats Actually Agree on These Gun Restriction Policies
From the LeftThis article is from a writer rated Lean Left.
Gun control and gun rights are issues many Americans see themselves as being divided on. But some recent surveys have found that many Republicans and Democrats share significant overlaps when it comes to gun restrictions.
Check out these surveys:
Gallup(Survey conducted September 30-October 15,
Hyria StuartOct 17 2022
Headline Roundup
Kamikaze Drones Strike Kyiv
On Monday morning, Russia launched four "kamikaze drones" into Kyiv, cutting off electricity in hundreds of villages across Ukraine. At least eight people in Kyiv and Sumy were killed after energy-generating facilities were hit according to Ukrainian officials.
Key Quotes: "Russia is hunting for all energy-related facilities," Ukraine's Deputy Interior Minister Yevhen Yenin warned. "
Daily Beast Washington Examiner BBC NewsJul 13 2021
Perspectives Blog
How Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” Can Help Us Find Common Ground
Imagine that the economy has imploded and you have just been let go from your job. After months of tirelessly searching for a new job, your savings have been depleted and you are forced to foreclose on your home. As you sit, stressfully contemplating your plans for the future, what are your priorities going to be? Will you be concerned with America’s foreign policy agenda (Should the number
Jackson LanzerAug 14 2019
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Gun Control
Last Friday, “President Donald Trump said… he believes he has influence to rally Republicans around stronger federal background check laws as Congress and the White House work on a response to last weekend’s mass shootings in Texas and Ohio.” (AP News)
The left calls for universal background checks, and restrictions on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines.
“America’s
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