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Jul 16 2020
Opinion
Florida coronavirus numbers may not be as bad as they seem
Florida reported a record-breaking 15,300 new coronavirus cases last week — the single largest number of positive cases in one day since the coronavirus pandemic first reached the United States. This report led many to believe that Florida had lost control of COVID-19 and that its leaders needed to reintroduce restrictions to prevent further spread. But a closer look at the numbers suggests
Washington ExaminerNov 05 2014
News
Texans Vote To Ban Fracking
On Tuesday, voters in Denton, Texas, banned fracking within the city limits by a large margin of 59 to 41. The first such restriction in energy-giant Texas, Denton has been a hotly contested site for the industry and one of eight locales with fracking bans on the ballot this election. A city of about 125,000 residents located 35 miles northwest of Dallas, Denton sits atop the Barnett shale and
ThinkProgressMar 28 2021
Headline Roundup
White House to Develop COVID-19 'Vaccine Passports'
The Biden administration is working with private companies to develop a proof-of-vaccination initiative, or a “vaccine passport” for Americans who have been inoculated against COVID-19. Several government agencies, including the offices of Health and Human Services, are coordinating with technology and travel companies, to develop the vaccine passport system, CNN reported Sunday. The vaccine
International Business Times Washington Post Newsmax (News)Jan 20 2020
News
Hot shots can fly into Davos with sustainable fuel, but here’s why it’s so infrequently used
Zurich Airport, near the World Economic Forum in Davos, on Monday touted the fact that a business aircraft used a blend of sustainable and conventional fuel.
The fuel, made by Finland’s Neste NESTE, +1.39% , aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, the airport said.
But it’s barely used — the International Energy Agency says aviation biofuel production of about 15
MarketWatchApr 24 2015
News
Bill Shuster muscled through transportation bill pushed by lobbyist girlfriend
Last year, Rep. Bill Shuster approached fellow Republican Rep. Tom Graves with a request. The powerful Transportation and Infrastructure Committee chairman wanted to take over Gravesrsquo moribund Travel Transparency Act an industry-friendly bill that would allow airlines to advertise the base price of a ticket without including fees and taxes.
PoliticoAug 09 2012
News
The vice presidential pick is overrated. Here’s why.
The political world  up to and including this blog  is consumed at the moment with trying to divine the identity of Mitt Romneys vice presidential pick. Travel schedules are pored over, public statements are parsed, Wikipedia is consulted.
Washington PostMay 07 2020
News
Florida emerges as bright spot in COVID-19 fight
ORLANDO, FLA. — Florida has reported 37,439 positive coronavirus cases and 1,471 deaths, ranking it eighth in the U.S. for the number of confirmed cases despite being the nation’s third most populated state.
The case and death numbers point to something many may find surprising: Florida has not become as much of a hot spot as other states such as New York, California and Michigan.
The HillApr 21 2020
News
Secret Recording Reveals NRA's Legal Troubles Have Cost The Organization $100 Million
The National Rifle Association's legal troubles have cost the powerful gun rights group $100 million, according to a recording of the group's board meeting obtained by NPR.
In the January 2020 recording, NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre criticizes ongoing investigations by the New York and Washington, D.C., attorneys general, bemoaning "the power of weaponized government." And he told the NRA's
NPR (Online News)May 06 2020
News
Senate Republicans Return to Judicial Nominees Amid Coronavirus
Hearing for key appeals court vacancy is part of McConnell’s continued push to fill judiciary with conservatives.
Senate Republicans, with their return to the Capitol this week, are turning some of their attention back to a top pre-coronavirus priority: placing as many conservatives as possible on the nation’s federal courts.
A featured player in the current push is Judge Justin
Wall Street Journal (News)Mar 31 2021
Analysis
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz Is Reportedly Under Federal Investigation Over an Alleged Sexual Relationship With a 17-Year-Old Girl
It’s been a very busy day for Florida congressman and loyal Trump supporter Matt Gaetz! On Tuesday morning, Axios reported that Gaetz was considering not seeking reelection in order to take a job at far-right cable network Newsmax. Later in the day, the New York Times reported that the Justice Department was investigating allegations that two years ago, Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a
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