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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Lawmakers Bump Up Troop Pay, Face Off on China and Culture

Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Amazon's Injury Data: A Senate Challenge

A recent Senate report has thrown some serious accusations at Amazon. It claims that the giant is playing around with worker injury numbers to make its warehouses seem safer. The report, led by Senator Bernie Sanders, says Amazon's obsession with speed is creating dangerous conditions. They found th

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Amazon's Quotas and Injuries: A Senate Report's Findings

For a long time, people who support workers and some government officials have said that Amazon's tough production goals cause high injury rates among its warehouse employees. Amazon has always denied this, saying it doesn't have strict quotas and that its injury rates are going down or are already

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Polio Vaccine Debate: A Senate Warning

Senate leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, sent a strong message to Donald Trump's health secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He advised Kennedy to avoid any efforts to question the polio vaccine's safety. Kennedy's team has filed a petition to revoke the vaccine's approval,

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Takes a Spill at Lunch

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, had a fall during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday. The cause and severity of the fall are still unknown. Two medical responders briefly visited his office but have since left. Newly elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune, who will take over f

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Texas Aims to Ban THC Products Next Year

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick recently announced that the state Senate will push for a ban on all forms of consumable tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products during the next legislative session. This move comes as a response to concerns about the growing number of retailers exploiting loopholes

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Dec 05 2024POLITICS

Should Biden Use Preemptive Pardons to Shield Trump’s Targets?

Senate Democrats are considering if President Joe Biden should grant preemptive pardons before he leaves office, to protect those who might face retribution from President-elect Donald Trump. This discussion is sparked by Trump's threats on the campaign trail to target his political opponents, whom

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Airline Leaders Face Senate Scrutiny Over Seat Fees

Airline chiefs are preparing to answer tough questions from a Senate panel about their seat fee policies. The panel is concerned about what they refer to as "unnecessary" fees, which have generated billions of dollars for major airlines like American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier since 2018.

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's DEA Pick Backtracks: Another Top Spot Left Vacant

Sheriff Chad Chronister, who was chosen by former President Donald Trump to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has decided to step back from the role. Chronister, who currently serves as the top law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County, Florida, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday

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