Tag: Policies & Impacts

Biden’s Indo-Pacific Trade Agreement Could Further Strengthen Big Tech Monopolies, Lawmakers Warn

May 4, 2023
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A coalition of congressional Republicans are speaking out against President Joe Biden’s proposal for a trade agreement they say could further strengthen Big Tech monopolies. In a letter (pdf) to relevant U.S. officials, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.), joined by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) along with Reps. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and…

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California Gun Rights Advocates Sue the State Over 10-Day Waiting Period to Buy Firearms

May 4, 2023
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The Firearms Policy Coalition filed a lawsuit in a San Diego federal court challenging California’s 10-day waiting period for gun purchases, the group announced on May 2. The lawsuit argues that individuals who pass background checks without any prior criminal records should be allowed to immediately retrieve their firearms after purchase to be used for self-defense and other lawful…

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‘Another Attempt to Manufacture a Scandal’: Friend of Clarence Thomas Hits Back at New Report Targeting the Justice

May 4, 2023
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A friend of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is pushing back against a new report claiming a wealthy GOP donor paid for the private school tuition of the justice’s grandnephew. During the presidency of Donald Trump, Mark Paoletta was general counsel to the Office of Management and Budget and before that chief counsel to then-Vice…

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IN-DEPTH: Nuclear Power Plus Renewable Energy, ‘A Well-Balanced Grid’

May 4, 2023
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The price of energy continues to skyrocket. Climate change activists are demanding the elimination of fossil fuels. How do you solve both problems and still have enough reliable power to meet America’s daily demand for energy? One expert suggests a combination of renewable energy sources and nuclear power. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration…

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Trump Condemns Biden for Failing to Control Waves of Illegal Immigrants

May 4, 2023
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Presidential candidate Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden for removing his “successful” border policies and triggering an illegal immigrant crisis in the country while warning that the situation will become dire once Title 42 ends. “Under my leadership, we had the most secure border in U.S. history so far. We replaced catch-and-release with detain-and-deport. One…

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Nearly Half of US Citizens Worried Their Bank Deposits Are Not Safe: Survey

May 4, 2023
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Nearly half of Americans are worried that their bank deposits are not safe, which is similar to levels last seen during the financial crisis of 2008–09, a recent Gallup survey has found. In the survey, 48 percent of U.S. adults said they were concerned about their money deposited in banks, with 19 percent saying they…

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Florida Legislature Passes Sex-Specific Bathroom Bill

May 4, 2023
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Florida Republicans passed legislation on May 3 that would make it a crime for individuals to use public restrooms that do not align with their birth gender. The bill, known as the “Safety in Private Spaces Act,” passed the state Senate in a 26–12 vote and the House in an 80–36 vote. The legislation requires “certain entities…

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Senators Will Look at Legislation Banning TikTok, Other Foreign-Controlled Apps: Schumer

May 4, 2023
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Senators will consider legislation aimed at increasing the Biden administration’s ability to crack down on Chinese-owned TikTok and other foreign-controlled applications, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y) told reporters on May 3. Schumer made the comments during a press conference after unveiling a new Democrat proposal—dubbed “China Competition Bill 2.0“—aimed at deterring China’s communist regime from escalating conflict with Taiwan…

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Senators Will Look at Legislation to Ban TikTok, Other Foreign-Controlled Apps: Schumer

May 4, 2023
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Senators will consider legislation aimed at increasing the Biden administration’s ability to crack down on Chinese-owned TikTok and other foreign-controlled applications, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters on May 3. Schumer made the comments during a news conference after introducing a Democrat proposal dubbed “China Competition Bill 2.0,” which is aimed at deterring China’s communist…

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White House Warns of Millions of Job Losses, ‘Severe Damage’ to Economy If US Defaults on Debt

May 4, 2023
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A continued breach of the U.S. debt ceiling could result in “significant disruptions” to financial markets and “severe damage” to the economy, including more than 8 million job losses, the White House has warned. In a report published on May 3, the White House Council of Economic Advisers stressed that a historic U.S. default on its…

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