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Apr 13 2024
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U.S. Military Isn't That Concerned About War With Iran
Units on alert, naval ships repositioning, bombers postured to fly, Marines ready to storm the beaches. These are all of the routines of a crisis that signals U.S. military readiness for war. But there’s another routine that often eludes Washington’s acknowledgment: the military’s own deployment schedule when it comes to units venturing out there into the real world. The schedule is sacrosanct
The InterceptApr 20 2024
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DC Councilman undermines CFO and Bowser with budget preview that reverses their cuts
Washington D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) announced that he will undo Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s (D) most contentious budget cuts. The city’s budget has become a major area of contention, following Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee’s demand to divert funds to the city’s emergency fund, forcing Bowser to undertake budget cuts unpopular with progressives. Mendelson explicitly
Washington ExaminerApr 20 2024
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Sonoma deli offers high-end Peruvian flavors at budget prices
Summary: High-end superstar chef Fiorella Butron is working her meticulous, mouthwatering Peruvian style in a new, casual shop with remarkable bargain prices. The first time I met Fiorella Butron in 2021 was at the gardens of Stone Edge Estate Vineyards and Winery in West Sonoma. We strolled the 16 acres planted with a cornucopia of organic vegetables, fruit, herbs, wine grapes and olives. At
The Press DemocratApr 17 2024
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Republicans defend Michigan auditor general against budget cut
Republican lawmakers are defending the state's nonpartisan watchdog against accusations of partisanship after the governor proposed steep cuts to the agency's budget. Why it matters: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants to cut the Office of the Auditor General's budget next year by more than $8 million to $21.4 million — a 28% reduction. • The proposed cut would "significantly impair the oversight we
AxiosApr 19 2024
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Explosion rocks military base in Iraq housing Iranian-aligned forces
A powerful blast rocked a military base near Baghdad Friday housing members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces, which has close ties to Iran, according to multiple reports. Israeli and US officials have both denied responsibility for the explosion. “The blast has caused material damage and injuries,” PMF said in a statement, according to Reuters. One PMP fighter was killed and six were
New York Post (News)Apr 08 2024
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$56 Million Municipal Budget Introduced In Stafford
The $56 million budget was presented by Township Administrator Matthew Von Der Hayden and CFO Doug Gannon at the latest Township Council meeting. In the proposed budget is a 0.945 tax rate, compared to last year's rate of 0.948, or a decrease of 0.34 percent. This means the average home assessed at $294,000 will pay $9.41 less in taxes annually. Also in the budget is a $18.4 million capital
Patch.comApr 24 2024
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It Looked Bad In The Beginning, But Maui Did Not Suck Up All The Money In The State Budget
In the end, fears that the Maui wildfire disaster could trigger a budget crisis so severe that it might cripple state government proved to be wrong. Certainly not everyone will get all they wanted from the Legislature this year, but the new budget document approved by lawmakers on Tuesday shows the state still has some cash on hand to try to address longstanding problems such as invasive
Honolulu Civil Beat