Tag: Policies & Impacts

Critics Blast Oregon’s Efforts to Phase Out Petroleum Diesel and Restrict Farming

March 17, 2023
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A series of climate bills now before the Oregon legislature could devastate rural communities and further fuel inflation, according to detractors.  The bills would phase out petroleum-based diesel fuel, levy sweeping new taxes on tires and off-road agriculture equipment, and place a moratorium on new and existing dairy and poultry farms, the majority of which…

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New Jersey Congressmen Call for Halt of Offshore Wind Projects Amid Spate of Whale Deaths

March 17, 2023
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Republican congressmen called for a halt to offshore windfarm development and GAO oversight of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) leasing process at a March 16 hearing on the boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey. Reps. Jeff Van Drew and Christopher Smith of New Jersey, Andy Harris of Maryland, and Scott Smith of Pennsylvania convened…

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Consumers, Investors Play Key Role in Eradicating Forced Labor: Experts

March 17, 2023
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Eradicating the use of forced labor from the U.S. supply chain will require diligent law enforcement and rigorous due diligence by importers, but may ultimately rest on public awareness of the problem and action by investors. “The vast majority of U.S. companies want to have compliance in this area. I think they are repulsed by…

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‘After the Word Illegal, Nothing Else Matters,’ Says Critic of Oklahoma Bill to Give Illegal Immigrants Driver’s Licenses

March 17, 2023
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Illegal immigrants may soon be able to get an Oklahoma driver’s license. Supporters of SB669, including Gov. Kevin Stitt, say it would reduce certain types of crime, raise $2.5 million in state revenue, and reduce auto insurance premiums. Detractors say the proposed law is a stepping stone to granting illegals the right to vote. “Giving…

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‘We Won’t Tolerate Voter Fraud’: Ohio Secretary of State Discusses Role of New Election Integrity Office

March 17, 2023
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Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says many municipal and county elections are decided by one vote, so it’s vital that citizens cast their votes with confidence. “If an election can come down to a single vote, then a single fraudulent vote is too many,” LaRose told The Epoch Times. LaRose set up Ohio’s first…

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Refilling Nation’s Depleted Petroleum Reserves Not Happening Overnight: Biden Official

March 17, 2023
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The Biden administration remains undecided about replenishing the nation’s strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) even as oil prices have fallen to favorable levels and resources are at multi-decade lows. Last year, the Biden administration sold 180 million barrels of oil from the SPR. In January 2021, when Biden became president, America’s SPR reserves stood at 638…

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Elon Musk: Children Being Fed Transgender ‘Propaganda’ by Adults

March 17, 2023
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Tesla founder and Twitter CEO Elon Musk criticized the idea of allowing minors to undergo gender transition procedures on March 16, holding that children were being fed “propaganda” to convince them to undergo such “severe” treatments. Musk’s revelation of his stance on the issue came in response to a video posted to Twitter on March…

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FDA’s Budget Increase Meant to Better Protect Consumers, But US Buyers Must Still Beware

March 17, 2023
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On March 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its request for $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget—an increase of 10 percent from 2023’s approved budget. While the agency has more money to perform its duties—including substantial funds from industry—it still leaves a lot of work for average…

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DeSantis: 3 Years Later, Biden Still Pushing ‘Failed’ Fed COVID Policies

March 17, 2023
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On March 16, 2020, President Donald Trump and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) issued “15 Days to Slow the Spread” of COVID-19, guidance that “advised” individuals and businesses to adopt social distancing measures such as working from home and closing many retailers and restaurants. Citing that guidance from the CDC, many…

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Federal Agency Comes Closer to Gas Stove Ban

March 17, 2023
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has made a formal request for information about the possible health hazards of gas-powered stoves—another signal that the United States may be moving towards a ban on those appliances under the Biden administration. “This RFI does not constitute or propose regulatory action, but rather is intended to inform the…

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