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Sep 26 2023
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Federal government shutdown would have wide ranging impacts
MIAMI - A lapse in funding for the federal government even for a few days could have devastating impacts. If nothing is passed by the September 30th deadline, it will be happening as many struggle to keep up with rising costs. "Shutting down the government is actually a very expensive exercise. Once we shut down the government, we have to furlough people, we have to hold back pay, and then we
CBS News (Online)Apr 19 2024
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Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns
The Dutch government said Friday that it may be forced to stop using Facebook after a warning from the Netherlands' privacy regulator about the Meta -owned social media platform's privacy risks. The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) issued a statement advising the Dutch Interior Ministry not to rely on Facebook pages to communicate with citizens if it doesn't have a clear idea of how
CNBCApr 22 2024
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House GOP chairman accuses key government agency of acting as Biden 'campaign arm'
FIRST ON FOX: The top Republican on the House Small Business Committee is accusing the Biden administration of using a key government agency as its "campaign arm" in a critical swing state ahead of the 2024 election. "Earlier this month, my colleagues and I sent a letter to the SBA inquiring into their Memorandum of Understanding with the Michigan Department of State. It appears that the SBA
Fox News (Online News)Apr 12 2024
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Utah representatives split on reauthorization to US government surveillance program
WASHINGTON — Utah's four Republican representatives were split over a vote on Friday to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. surveillance tool after what Rep. John Curtis called a "gnarly" debate between House colleagues. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act outlines how U.S. officials can gather foreign intelligence. Congress has been focused on Section 702, which gives the government power
KSLApr 28 2024
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Federal Court Again Rules Against Texas' Claim that Illegal Migration Qualifies as "Invasion"
On Friday, federal District court Judge David Alan Ezra once again rejected Texas's argument that illegal migration qualifies as an "invasion" authorizing the state to "engage in war" response, under Article I, § 10, Clause 3 of the Constitution, which states that "No State shall, without the Consent of Congress … engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not
ReasonApr 28 2024
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Loss of federal protection in Idaho spurs pregnant patients to plan for emergency air transport
This article was originally published on Idaho Capital Sun. Since the U.S. Supreme Court decided in January to consider a case about whether a federal law regarding emergency medical treatment supersedes an abortion ban in Idaho, air transports out of state for pregnancy complications at one of the state’s largest hospitals have increased from one in all of 2023 to six in the past four months
Daily KosApr 26 2024
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Right-Wingers Plot to Give Trump Control Over Federal Reserve If Reelected
Right-wing allies of former U.S. President Donald Trump are reportedly crafting a plan to give the executive branch control over Federal Reserve policy decisions, an effort that comes as the presumptive GOP nominee continues to signal his authoritarian intentions for a potential second term.
The Wall Street Journalreported Thursday that former Trump administration officials and other
Common DreamsApr 30 2024
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North Carolina and West Virginia can't deny trans health care: federal appeals court
North Carolina’s and West Virginia’s bans on coverage for gender-affirming care for certain populations are discriminatory and unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in the first appellate decision to mandate coverage by a state health plan. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld lower court rulings in two separate lawsuits. North Carolina denied coverage for
AdvocateApr 24 2024
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Government's refusal's to declassify UFO docs is a 'cover-up' costing taxpayers millions: GOP congressman
A U.S. congressman said he believes there's a government UFO "cover-up" and is fed up with what he characterized as diversion tactics and stonewalling while millions of dollars seemingly vanish into a black hole. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., who's been a leading voice trying to get to the bottom of the UFO debate, expressed his frustration with the government on this topic in an interview with
Fox News (Online News)Apr 15 2024
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Pro-Palestinian protesters in Miami hope to send a message to US government
MIAMI - With Palestinian flags and signs in hand, dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters marched along Biscayne Boulevard this afternoon, sending a strong message to the U.S. government. "This is something that should never be happening with our tax dollars. So, today is April 15, it's tax day, and we're out here to say stop funding the war," said Nikki Morse with South Florida Jewish Voice for
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