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Jun 02 2023
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Senate Approves Debt Deal Limiting Domestic Spending and Rolling Back Climate Protections
The Senate has approved legislation to suspend the limit on the U.S. national debt ahead of a June 5 deadline to avoid a catastrophic default. The legislation imposes new work requirements on thousands of people receiving food stamps and other forms of government assistance. It also rolls back the National Environmental Policy Act and fast-tracks the approval and construction of the fracked
Democracy Now!
Jun 02 2023
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Flag-Raising And Other Festivities Planned Around Maplewood For Pride Month
Among the celebrations to be held locally in June are a MAPSO Equality March, a Youth Pride Picnic, and the annual North Jersey Pride Festival. This year's Pride Flag-Raising Ceremony will take place Friday, June 2 at 5 p.m. at Town Hall, 574 Valley St. There will be events from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for all ages, including face-painting, music, food, and a community art project. "Join us for a huge
Patch.com
Jun 01 2023
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After decades of attempts, major Alabama bill to cut state's 4% grocery tax wins final passage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama families could soon pay less at the grocery store after lawmakers gave final passage Thursday to a landmark bill to remove half of the 4% state sales tax on food, capping decades of fruitless attempts at such a tax cut. The legislation now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey, whose office said she will review it when she receives it. Alabama is one of only three
San Francisco Chronicle
Jun 02 2023
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America's Most Popular Artificial Sweetener Damages Our DNA, Scientists Say
Sugar is always made out to be the bad guy. But, when it comes to your health, switching to artificial sweeteners might be doing more harm than good.
Researchers from North Carolina State University found in a recent study that a chemical found in one of the most widely used artificial sweeteners can break up our DNA. The problem is sucralose, a zero-calorie sweetener that is 600 times
Newsweek
Jun 02 2023
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Republicans defend tougher work requirements but challenge cost estimates
Republicans are defending changes to work requirements for recipients of food stamps included in a legislative deal hashed out by GOP leadership and the White House to raise the debt limit, challenging estimates that show the push could ultimately lead to more spending for the program.
As part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, both sides have agreed to tighten work requirements
The Hill
Jan 12 2023
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Inflation Cools To 6.5%; MI Residents Wrestle With Food, Utility Costs
In the Midwest region, the year-over-year inflation rate was 6 percent. It was the sixth straight year-over-year slowdown in the consumer price index, according to the new inflation report released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a monthly basis, prices slipped 0.1 percent from November to December, the first such drop since May 2020. Lower fuel costs helped drive inflation in
Patch.com
Feb 17 2023
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Wisconsin food sanitation company pays $1.5 million fine over child labor violations
In 2022, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation determined Kieler-based Packers Sanitation Services Inc. employed more than 100 children in "hazardous" conditions. Example video title will go here for this video KIELER, Wis. — One of the largest food safety sanitation service providers in the country has paid more than $1.5 million in fines after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation
KARE11
May 31 2023
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Chicago City Council approves $51 million to help migrants sent from border
The Chicago City Council voted to approve $51 million in spending to help with the city's migrant crisis on Wednesday. Chicago aldermen voted to approve the measure by a vote of 34-13, according to FOX 32, noting that there was contentious debate before the spending was eventually approved. Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson said in a statement that the funding is necessary and will go toward
Fox News (Online News)
May 31 2023
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Conservatives struggle to digest Chick-fil-A’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy
Conservatives are finding it hard to swallow the news that Chick-fil-A has a diversity, equity and inclusion policy. The Christian-owned fast-food chain was accused of going woke after conservatives discovered a post on the company’s website promoting its DEI standard, known as “better together.” “Chick-fil-A, Inc.’s commitment to being Better at Together means embedding Diversity, Equity
Washington Times
May 31 2023
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“Betrayal”: MAGA Republicans rage over McCarthy deal — and threaten his speakership
Far-right House Republicans on Tuesday fumed over House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's, R-Calif., debt ceiling deal with President Joe Biden — and some are even threatening a motion to oust him as speaker. House GOP leaders and the Biden administration reached a deal to suspend the debt ceiling until 2025 and cut spending while boosting the defense budget. The deal would impose work requirements for
Salon