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Apr 28 2023
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Does U.S. Government Hold More Than 200,000 Bitcoin?
The recent surge in the price of Bitcoin, in the wake of global banking pressures and the collapse of some mid-tier lenders, has renewed interest in cryptocurrencies. There has even been speculation by analysts at Standard Chartered that the price of Bitcoin could rise to $100,000 by the end of 2024.
The decentralized cryptocurrency, the value of which was punctured by a series of
Newsweek Fact Check
Apr 19 2023
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Texas House approves sweeping limits on local regulations in GOP’s latest jab at blue cities
In a major escalation of Republicans’ efforts to weaken the state’s bluer cities and counties, lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are advancing a pair of bills that would seize control of local regulations that could range from worker protections to water restrictions during droughts.
A bill backed by Gov. Greg Abbott and business lobbying groups, House Bill 2127, would bar cities and
The Texas Tribune
Apr 12 2023
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Government Looking for Leaker in Ukraine Documents Probe
WASHINGTON—The U.S. government is treating the apparent disclosure of classified material surrounding the war in Ukraine as an insider’s leak, people familiar with the matter say, but hasn’t yet homed in on key suspects for a massive intelligence breach that has exposed the challenges of safeguarding sensitive U.S. information and tested ties with some of America’s closest allies.
Wall Street Journal (News)
May 04 2023
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Iowa Legislature adjourns 2023 session that saw major changes to education, state government
Iowa lawmakers have adjourned their 2023 legislative session, one that saw Republicans make fundamental changes to the state's education system and the structure of state government. The final gavel fell at 12:33 p.m. Thursday. Lawmakers packed up their desk supplies in cardboard boxes before trickling out of the Capitol and traveling back to their districts around the state. Republicans, who
Des Moines Register
Apr 04 2023
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Reynolds signs government overhaul into law
Reynolds and supporters of the realignment note Iowa’s state government has not undergone a structural review in roughly 40 years and said the proposal will make state government more efficient in its operations and services to Iowans. As a result of the changes, more state agency leaders now will be appointed by the governor and subject to Senate confirmation, rather than being elected by
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Apr 17 2023
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DeSantis Strikes Back in Disney Self-Governance Battle
Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state legislature will file a bill that aims to undo steps the Walt Disney Co. took to undermine the authority of a new state-appointed oversight board, intensifying the battle between a likely presidential contender and one of the state's largest employers.
DeSantis announced the bill at a news conference at Lake Buena Vista on Monday.
Newsmax (News)
May 15 2023
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Afghan national on terror watch list arrested after crossing southern border: 'A stark reminder of the failures of the Federal Government'
The Blaze
Mar 04 2023
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Local Housing: Sherman Oaks Condos for Sale
Explore Sherman Oaks Condos for Sale in Sherman Oaks, CA located in the San Fernando Valley part of Los Angeles. Centrally located and convenient to so much of what Southern California has to offer. Sherman Oaks is intersected by two major freeways the “101” and the “405” providing easy commuting access to many Los Angeles areas. Just 30 minutes to Santa Monica Beaches. Exploring Condos for
Patch.com
Mar 30 2023
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Gov. Burgum vetoes trans pronoun bill - KVRR Local News
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum vetoes a bill that would have prohibited public schools from referring to students by pronouns that do not reflect the sex assigned to them at birth. Burgum said his problem with the bill is one of local control to remove the discretion of school boards which should accommodate all students’ needs. He adds it injects the state into rare
KVRR
Apr 25 2023
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa says governing party wants ICC exit
The decision comes after an arrest warrant issued against Russia’s Putin and before a BRICS summit in South Africa later this year. President Cyril Ramaphosa has said the governing African National Congress (ANC) party had resolved that South Africa should quit the International Criminal Court, which last month issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The warrant
Al Jazeera