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Jul 29 2022
News
House Democrats pass a ban on assault weapons
The bill comes roughly two decades after Congress let such restrictions lapse.
July 29, 2022, 10:05 AM
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Highland Park mayor calls on Congress to pass assault weapons ban
Combative hearing as CEOs pressed over role in gun violence
Gun-makers were grilled on Capitol Hill about their companies' role in gun violence in the U.S. and the sale of AR-15 style
ABC News (Online)Jun 24 2021
News
Failure of Democrats' H.R. 1 Spurs Louder Calls to Scrap the Filibuster
Because of Senate rules, Democrats were unable to pass their voting "rights" bill this week, so now more of them want to change the rules.
"You know, there's a reality," Sen. Bob Menendez told CNN's Jake Tapper on Wednesday.
"The reality is that we don't have 60 votes in the United States Senate, and for so long as the filibuster rule continues to be the rule in the history of
CNSNews.comJun 12 2020
News
The Trump Administration Is Advancing Ocean Exploration
America’s oceans, coastal waters, and Great Lakes are national treasures, providing beauty and recreation, along with valuable resources that enhance our health, security, and economic prosperity. America’s oceans and coastlines contribute greatly to America’s economy, supporting 154,000 ocean-dependent businesses, $373 billion of economic activity annually, 2.3 million jobs, and $162 billion
Whitehouse.govMay 13 2015
News
Funds recommended for Orem park projects
The city's Recreation Advisory Commission has recommended projects to receive Cultural Arts and Recreation Enhancement tax program funds this year.
Recently, the Orem City Council and the CARE Tax Advisory Commission has heard presentations from 18 nonprofit organizations and the Recreation Advisory Commissi
Deseret NewsJul 29 2020
Headline Roundup
Big Tech CEOs Face Antitrust Hearing
On Wednesday, the CEOs of Amazon, Google, Facebook and Apple appeared in a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives' antitrust subcommittee. Officials interrogated the tech CEOs about alleged predatory business practices, theft of digital content and copying and purchasing of competing businesses. The virtual hearing is a result of 13 months of investigation into the companies' alleged
Reason Axios Washington PostNov 02 2021
News
US rejoins coalition to achieve 1.5C goal at UN climate talks
The US has rejoined the High Ambition Coalition at the UN climate talks, the group of developed and developing countries that ensured the 1.5C goal was a key plank of the Paris agreement.
The decision by the world’s biggest economy and second biggest emitter, after China, to return to the High Ambition Coalition group of countries marks a significant boost to attempts to focus the Cop26
The GuardianOct 19 2020
Analysis
Why the US election could decide battle against climate change
Who occupies the White House for the next four years could play a critical role in the fight against dangerous climate change, experts say. Matt McGrath weighs the likely environmental consequences of the US election.
Scientists studying climate change say that the re-election of Donald Trump could make it "impossible" to keep global temperatures in check.
They're worried another
BBC NewsJul 31 2020
Background
The Growing Threat to Free Speech Online
There are times when vitally important stories lurk behind the headlines. Yes, impeachment is historic and worth significant coverage, but it’s not the only important story. The recent threat of war with Iran merited every second of intense world interest. But what if I told you that as we lurch from crisis to crisis there is a slow-building, bipartisan movement to engage in one of most
David FrenchJul 15 2021
Opinion
Climate Change Crusade Not Based on Reputable Science
I was glad to see the article “BC Heat Wave Caused by Natural Climate Variability, Not Global Warming: Extreme Weather Expert,” published on July 7, about extreme weather citing former Environment Canada research scientist Dr. Madhav Khandekar. The climate scare is not based on reputable science or observational evidence about what is happening in the real world. Instead, it is founded merely
The Epoch TimesSep 18 2020
News
More Stimulus Checks On The Way? Direct Payments May Hinge On Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus
The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled a $1.5 trillion stimulus proposal this week that would provide another round of $1,200 direct payments to most Americans. The framework, called the “Search For Common Ground,” falls between the $500 billion “skinny” stimulus legislation that failed last week in the Senate, and the $2.2 trillion proposal backed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-
International Business Times