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Aug 04 2021
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Infrastructure Bill May Violate Biden 'Red Line' With 'Per-Mile User Fee'
Despite President Joe Biden's supposed "red line" on raising taxes for those making less than $400,000, the draft infrastructure bill in the Senate includes a "national motor vehicle per-mile user fee pilot" program.
If that remained in the bill, it would take future legislation in order for Biden to keep his promise not to raise taxes on lower-income Americans, the Washington Examiner
Newsmax (News)Jul 15 2013
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America just entered a new era for renewable energy
Over the last two decades, the US has seen incredible growth in renewable energy: Roughly a 12,000% increase in the installed capacity of solar panels and 4,800% for onshore wind turbines. But offshore wind has always lagged behind, even as China and European countries forged ahead with booming offshore wind industries. As of 2020, the US was home to just 0.1% of global offshore wind, split
QuartzMar 02 2021
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The 5 biggest takeaways from FBI Director Christopher Wray's testimony about the Capitol insurrection
During congressional testimony on Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray defended the agency's actions leading up to the Capitol siege and said it sees the riot as an act of domestic terrorism.
Wray is among several current and former law enforcement officials who testified or are slated to testify before Congress about the siege and how to prevent such an event from happening again.
Business InsiderJul 09 2021
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Justice Department declined to prosecute 82% of hate crime suspects investigated from 2005 to 2019
The U.S. Department of Justice declined to prosecute 82% of hate crime suspects investigated from 2005 to 2019, according to a report released by the department Thursday.
The report follows Attorney General Merrick Garland’s recent efforts to improve the Justice Department’s role in combating hate crimes and hate incidents.
Under four statutes in the U.S. Criminal Code, hate
CNBCFeb 01 2022
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Rising Crime
“After witnessing an unnerving rash of violence during his first three weeks in office, New York Mayor Eric Adams announced the city would step up efforts to seize illegal guns and institute a multi-pronged plan to tackle crime.” (AP News)
“In 2020, murders in the United States spiked more than 27 percent — the largest percentage increase in at least six decades. Last year, murders
The Flip SideAug 16 2021
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Chinese Media Threaten Taiwan after Kabul Debacle: ‘The Island’s Defense Will Collapse in Hours’
Chinese media outlets carried threats to Taiwan and criticisms of the U.S. during the chaotic American withdrawal from Kabul.
An editorial by the Global Times, a Chinese state-run outlet, took aim at Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party and President Tsai Ing-wen.
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May 16 2022
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Yellen Looks to Get Global Tax Deal Back on Track During Europe Trip
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen arrived in Europe this week to join U.S. allies in confronting multiple threats to the world economy: Russia’s war in Ukraine, soaring inflation and food shortages.
But one of Ms. Yellen’s first orders of business during a stop in Poland will be trying to get the global tax deal that she brokered last year back on track after months of fledgling
New York Times (News)May 16 2022
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Why many Republicans now oppose abortion exceptions for rape
Traditionally, Republicans against abortion have supported exceptions for rape and incest. But as Roe v. Wade teeters, a shift is taking shape.
Ryan Bomberger was 13 years old when his adoptive parents first told him he was conceived after his birth mother was raped.
He grew up in a devout evangelical family with 15 children, 10 of whom were adopted by his parents, who were
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