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Aug 21 2020
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Postmaster general denies discussing USPS changes with Trump
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Friday that he never discussed any changes to U.S. Postal Service policies with President Trump.
Why it matters: DeJoy, a Trump mega-donor, denied having any substantive policy conversations with the president amid increasing public scrutiny over proposed cost-saving measures that many fear could hinder the
AxiosJul 24 2020
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AP-NORC poll: Nearly half say job lost to virus won’t return
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic now believe those jobs are lost forever, a new poll shows, a sign of increasing pessimism that would translate into roughly 10 million workers needing to find a new employer, if not a new occupation.
It’s a sharp change after initial optimism the jobs would return, as temporary
Associated PressMay 13 2021
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At least three rockets fired from south Lebanon towards Israel, security forces confirm
At least three rockets have been fired from Lebanon towards Israel, the Israeli military has confirmed.
The military said the rockets landed in the Mediterranean Sea, causing no damage or casualties.
It said after the rocket attack “according to protocol no sirens were sounded.”
The rockets were launched from the Qlaileh area north of Naqoura, near the border with Israel
The IndependentDec 11 2019
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Vaping bans: How one health crisis prompted a crackdown on another
Some promising trends fall short of real progress. Vaping – once considered safer than cigarettes – has emerged as a public health harm for teens and adults. Has the dearth of research sent solutions up in smoke?
The online vape store looks legitimate: It warns away those under 21; a customer chat box pops up when you open the home page; there are online coupons, even a Black Friday
Christian Science MonitorSep 03 2018
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Rudy Giuliani On White House Blocking Release Of Full Mueller Report: ‘I’m Sure We Will’
Rudy Giuliani says the White House would likely attempt to block a full public release of Robert Mueller’s anticipated final report about the Russia investigation ― bolstering long-held fears that the special counsel’s ultimate findings may never see the light of day.
HuffPostMay 18 2020
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The risk levels of everyday activities like dining out, going to the gym, and getting a haircut, according to an infectious-disease expert
Coronavirus transmission is not black and white — some activities are riskier than others, while some should cause little worry.
As states start to reopen parts of their economies and people tire of an all-out quarantine, the risk level of various activities should be considered to make decisions about what's safe and what should be avoided.
Julia Marcus, a Harvard Medical School
Business InsiderFeb 23 2017
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"Kids Will Be Harmed by This": Trump Admin Rolls Back Protections for Transgender Students
The Trump administration has rescinded key protections for transgender students in public schools. The move reverses President Obama’s landmark decision last May to order public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms matching their chosen gender identity. The Obama administration had threatened to withhold funding for schools that did not comply. According to press accounts,
Democracy Now!Aug 05 2020
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Trump’s 90-Day Challenge: Settle on a Message and Erase Biden’s Lead
President Trump’s campaign has hundreds of millions of dollars, a small army of staffers and the power of incumbency. But as he seeks to turn his re-election bid around, he is racing the clock.
With 90 days until Election Day and weeks until the early voting process starts in some states, the president’s campaign is trying to refocus as he trails presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden
Wall Street Journal (News)Sep 25 2020
Analysis
The truth about violent crime in American cities, explained in 11 charts
Trump speaks of “anarchy and mayhem” in cities. But understanding violent crime is much more complicated than simply looking at numbers.
Next week, President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will face each other for the first time on the debate stage. Some of the most pressing problems of our time will be front and center: the coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Court
VoxApr 18 2018
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Communities Unite Despite Political Polarization
News outlets are routinely filled with commentary and analysis suggesting that 21st-century America is a deeply polarized nation. Countless stories are presented as a battle between conservatives and liberals, Republicans and Democrats, private sector and public.
Newsmax (News)