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President Donald Trump | The Third 100 Days

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Note: Because it's such a large topic, information regarding the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is posted here. Nov 17, 2017: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360973-murkowski-obamacare-fix-not-precondition-for-tax-vote http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360911-republicans-still-backing-trump-judicial-nominee-with-no-trial-experience http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360855-gop-chairman-explodes-in-anger-after-dem-says-tax-bill-benefits-rich http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/360917-gop-chairman-breaks-with-trump-on-elephant-trophy-imports http://thehill.com/homenews/media/360920-megyn-kelly-on-trump-criticizing-franken-how-tone-deaf-mr-president https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/11/17/roy-moore-will-not-step-down-his-wife-kayla-moore-says Nov 16, 2017: http://thehill.com/homenews/house/360704-house-passes-sweeping-tax-bill-in-victory-for-gop … Continue reading President Donald Trump | The Third 100 Days →

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Martin Shkreli Fraud Trial Begins Today

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Jan 20, 2023: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3821657-ftc-asks-court-to-hold-pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-in-contempt Mar 9, 2018: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/03/09/martin-shkreli-sentenced-7-years-prison/359705002 Mar 5, 2018: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/03/05/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-forfeit-nearly-7-4-m-assets-he-faces-sentencing-foer-including-rare-wu-tan/396080002 Feb 28, 2018: In a letter to Brooklyn federal court Judge Kiyo Matsumoto, Shkreli asked the judge for leniency. 'Pharma Bro' asks judge … Continue reading Martin Shkreli Fraud Trial Begins Today →

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Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West

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Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West is a documentary film by Cody Sheehy. The "mirage" is the idea that the water we need will always be there. Here are a … Continue reading Beyond the Mirage - the Future of Water in the West →

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Former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown Acquitted in Shooting Death of Sylville Smith

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Jun 21, 2017: In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown was found not guilty of first-degree reckless homicide in the August 14, 2016 shooting death of Sylville Smith. The family of Sylville Smith … Continue reading Former Milwaukee Police Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown Acquitted in Shooting Death of Sylville Smith →

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Three Republican Lawmakers and One Police Officer Shot by Lone Gunman at Baseball Practice in Alexandria, Virginia

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Jun 18, 2017: Doctors Say Rep. Scalise's Condition Has Improved To 'Serious' | NPR Jun 15, 2017: Scalise undergoes third surgery since shooting | The Hill After shooting, investigators probe trail of political anger left … Continue reading Three Republican Lawmakers and One Police Officer Shot by Lone Gunman at Baseball Practice in Alexandria, Virginia →

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California, New York, and Washington Governors Form U.S. Climate Alliance

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Jun 6, 2017: California Governor Jerry Brown signed an agreement to work with China to lower greenhouse gas emissions. California signs deal with China to combat climate change | The Hill Hogan holds back on … Continue reading California, New York, and Washington Governors Form U.S. Climate Alliance →

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Terrorist Attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London England Leaves 7 Dead and 48 Injured

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Jun 6, 2017: British police identified the third attacker as 22-year-old Youssef Zaghba. UK police name third London attacker, Italy says was flagged in advance | Reuters Jun 5, 2017: British police released the names … Continue reading Terrorist Attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London England Leaves 7 Dead and 48 Injured →

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Book Review | Brave New World | Aldous Huxley

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Brave New World is a fictional account of a futuristic world where the motto is "Community, Identity, Stability", written by Aldous Huxley and first published in 1932. In that world (a population of about two … Continue reading Book Review | Brave New World | Aldous Huxley →

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U.S. Senate Votes Against Reversing Obama Administration Rule which Regulates Methane Gas Emissions

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Feb 24, 2018: http://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/375370-wasting-natural-gas-on-public-lands Feb 23, 2018: Yesterday, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California temporarily blocked the U.S. BLM from postponing or ending enforcement of the Methane and Waste Prevention Rule. … Continue reading U.S. Senate Votes Against Reversing Obama Administration Rule which Regulates Methane Gas Emissions →

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Sanctuary Cities Immigration Law

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May 9, 2017: In response to yesterday's bill signing by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a Texas travel advisory. ACLU issues Texas 'travel advisory' | The Hill May 8, … Continue reading Texas Governor Greg Abbott Signs Sanctuary Cities Immigration Law →