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==mark takano======
Mark Allan Takano (born December 10, 1960) is an American politician and academic who has served in the United States House of Representatives since 2013, representing California's 41st congressional district from 2013 to 2023 and the 39th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Takano became the first gay person of Asian descent in Congress upon taking office.
The Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election
Rep. Mark Takano Calif. 39th
Four House Democrats said during a leadership call Sunday that President Biden should drop his reelection bid, three people on the call told The Washington Post’s Capitol Hill team. A person familiar with the call said Takano was one of the Democrats. (Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Mark Takano Calif. 39th
Four House Democrats said during a leadership call Sunday that President Biden should drop his reelection bid, three people on the call told The Washington Post’s Capitol Hill team. A person familiar with the call said Takano was one of the Democrats. (Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==james talarico======
James Dell Talarico (born May 17, 1989) is an American politician and former teacher. He was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2018 to represent District 52, which includes the cities of Round Rock, Taylor, Hutto, and
Georgetown in Williamson County. Following the 2020 redistricting cycle, Talarico announced his run for a seat in District 50 in 2022, which he won. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Talarico currently serves on the Texas House of Representatives' Public Education Committee, Calendars Committee, and Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee.
Georgetown in Williamson County. Following the 2020 redistricting cycle, Talarico announced his run for a seat in District 50 in 2022, which he won. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Talarico currently serves on the Texas House of Representatives' Public Education Committee, Calendars Committee, and Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee.
Texas lawmaker-seminarian opposes Christian nationalism
At a time when some evangelicals see voting for a Democrat as incompatible with being a Christian, Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, asserts his Christian faith leads him to support the Democratic Party and its presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Talarico, who serves in the Texas House of Representatives, is convinced Harris’ policy positions on issues ranging from expanded health care to immigration reflect a compassionate approach to “how we treat our neighbors.”
That belief—along with deep concern about the rise of Christian nationalism—prompted Talarico to endorse Evangelicals for Harris and to oppose former President Donald Trump.(Bob Mercer/Kelo 12/3/23) READ MORE>>>>>
At a time when some evangelicals see voting for a Democrat as incompatible with being a Christian, Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, asserts his Christian faith leads him to support the Democratic Party and its presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris. Talarico, who serves in the Texas House of Representatives, is convinced Harris’ policy positions on issues ranging from expanded health care to immigration reflect a compassionate approach to “how we treat our neighbors.”
That belief—along with deep concern about the rise of Christian nationalism—prompted Talarico to endorse Evangelicals for Harris and to oppose former President Donald Trump.(Bob Mercer/Kelo 12/3/23) READ MORE>>>>>
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Texas legislator’s public takedown of rightwinger goes viral after Leslie Jones tweets about it
“I don’t know who this man is, but protect him at all costs!!” comedian and actor Leslie Jones tweeted along with a video that has gone viral. Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D), a staunch LGBTQ+ ally, is the courageous and clever politician shown dismantling a bill sponsored by a rightwing Republican that would require classrooms to display a poster of the Ten Commandments. (Bil Browning/MSN 1/24/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
==george teal======
5 takeaways from candidates clashing in Douglas County forum
Some candidates painted conflicting pictures of crime in Douglas County. “The evidence shows that crime is down in Douglas County versus going up,” said Angela Thomas, a Democrat running for a county commissioner seat. She added: “I think that all too often, we get into a fearmongering situation.” Her opponent, incumbent Commissioner George Teal, said the county receives information from the sheriff. Teal, a Republican, spoke of “organized crime rings that come into our community.” (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Some candidates painted conflicting pictures of crime in Douglas County. “The evidence shows that crime is down in Douglas County versus going up,” said Angela Thomas, a Democrat running for a county commissioner seat. She added: “I think that all too often, we get into a fearmongering situation.” Her opponent, incumbent Commissioner George Teal, said the county receives information from the sheriff. Teal, a Republican, spoke of “organized crime rings that come into our community.” (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==joe teirab======
Joe Teirab wins Republican primary in 2nd Congressional District, will face Rep. Angie Craig in November
Joe Teirab will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November general election after being declared the winner in the Republican primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Teirab did not earn the GOP's endorsement, but the candidate who did, Tayler Rahm, dropped out of the primary race in July to take a job on former President Donald Trump's election campaign. (CBS News; 8/14/24) READMORE>>>>>
Joe Teirab will face incumbent Democratic Rep. Angie Craig in the November general election after being declared the winner in the Republican primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Teirab did not earn the GOP's endorsement, but the candidate who did, Tayler Rahm, dropped out of the primary race in July to take a job on former President Donald Trump's election campaign. (CBS News; 8/14/24) READMORE>>>>>
==jim terwilliger======
Secrecy surrounds Noem’s budget recommendations
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A decades-old state law requires South Dakota’s governor “prepare and submit a budget report to the Legislature” no later than “the first Tuesday after the first Monday of December” and says she may do so in person. One thing that can be expected Tuesday is that Governor Noem will recommend how the last $105 million of federal COVID-19 relief should be spent. Her budget director, state Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger, told the Appropriations Committee during a mid-November meeting that she would lay out the plan in her December 5 speech. He provided no details.(Bob Mercer/Kelo 12/3/23)
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PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A decades-old state law requires South Dakota’s governor “prepare and submit a budget report to the Legislature” no later than “the first Tuesday after the first Monday of December” and says she may do so in person. One thing that can be expected Tuesday is that Governor Noem will recommend how the last $105 million of federal COVID-19 relief should be spent. Her budget director, state Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger, told the Appropriations Committee during a mid-November meeting that she would lay out the plan in her December 5 speech. He provided no details.(Bob Mercer/Kelo 12/3/23)
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Jan 26, 2023: Mitchell Republic: Proposed South Dakota grocery tax repeal passes first procedural hurdle, nursing some concerns
Bureau of Finance and Management Director Jim Terwilliger, Noem's top economist, assured legislators the state can afford the cut.
Bureau of Finance and Management Director Jim Terwilliger, Noem's top economist, assured legislators the state can afford the cut.
==jon tester======
Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won’t step aside after debate
On Capitol Hill, more prominent voices lined up behind Biden, including the chair of the House’s Congressional Progressive Caucus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who was not ready to cast aside the president, saying that the threat of a second Trump presidency remains too high. Yet one of the most endangered Democrats this election cycle, Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, said in a statement, “President Biden has got to prove to the American people — including me — that he’s up to the job for another four years.” (AP 7/8/24) READ MORE>>>>>
On Capitol Hill, more prominent voices lined up behind Biden, including the chair of the House’s Congressional Progressive Caucus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who was not ready to cast aside the president, saying that the threat of a second Trump presidency remains too high. Yet one of the most endangered Democrats this election cycle, Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, said in a statement, “President Biden has got to prove to the American people — including me — that he’s up to the job for another four years.” (AP 7/8/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Zorek Richards
April 7, 2023:
Republican state lawmakers in Montana are advancing legislation that would alter next year’s U.S. Senate primary in an apparent bid to thwart the reelection of Sen. Jon Tester, one of several Democrats on the ballot in GOP-leaning states.
The measure would allow the top two candidates in the primary, no matter their party, to win slots on the 2024 general election ballot. It’s now before House lawmakers after passing in the Senate by a 27-23 vote on Tuesday.
Seven Republicans joined all of the chamber’s Democrats in voting against the measure.
Republican state lawmakers in Montana are advancing legislation that would alter next year’s U.S. Senate primary in an apparent bid to thwart the reelection of Sen. Jon Tester, one of several Democrats on the ballot in GOP-leaning states.
The measure would allow the top two candidates in the primary, no matter their party, to win slots on the 2024 general election ballot. It’s now before House lawmakers after passing in the Senate by a 27-23 vote on Tuesday.
Seven Republicans joined all of the chamber’s Democrats in voting against the measure.
Jon Tester
Montanans believe in the right to make a good life for their families. How they define a family should be their business and their business alone. I'm proud to support marriage equality because no one should be able to tell a Montanan or any American who they can love and who they can marry. --Jon Tester
Jon Tester
I really think that people's right to happiness shouldn't be dictated by some policymaker in Washington, D.C. I've come to know a lot of people that - sexual orientation is such where they're in love with people from the same sex, and I just don't think it's our role in the government to say, 'No you can't be married.'
-Jon Tester
Jon Tester
I think what Democrats need to do is they need to work for the country and make sure that not only the southern border but the northern border is secure - make sure that we have the ability on the borders to be able to screen every vehicle coming across to make sure that drugs don't come into this country.
--Jon Tester
January 13, 2023: Bloomberg Government: Kaine, Cardin May Be Next to Reveal Plans: Ballots & Boundaries
Democrats are on pins and needles in anticipation of campaign decisions by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) because those contests could shift the majority in a cycle that has a decided GOP edge (Republicans will be defending 11 of the 34 Senate seats on the 2024 ballots.)
Democrats are on pins and needles in anticipation of campaign decisions by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) because those contests could shift the majority in a cycle that has a decided GOP edge (Republicans will be defending 11 of the 34 Senate seats on the 2024 ballots.)
==Angela thomas======
5 takeaways from candidates clashing in Douglas County forum
Some candidates painted conflicting pictures of crime in Douglas County. “The evidence shows that crime is down in Douglas County versus going up,” said Angela Thomas, a Democrat running for a county commissioner seat. She added: “I think that all too often, we get into a fearmongering situation.” Her opponent, incumbent Commissioner George Teal, said the county receives information from the sheriff. Teal, a Republican, spoke of “organized crime rings that come into our community.” (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Some candidates painted conflicting pictures of crime in Douglas County. “The evidence shows that crime is down in Douglas County versus going up,” said Angela Thomas, a Democrat running for a county commissioner seat. She added: “I think that all too often, we get into a fearmongering situation.” Her opponent, incumbent Commissioner George Teal, said the county receives information from the sheriff. Teal, a Republican, spoke of “organized crime rings that come into our community.” (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==clarence thomas======
JAMIE RASKIN CALLS ON CLARENCE THOMAS TO RECUSE HIMSELF IN TRUMP IMMUNITY CASE
Constitutional scholar and ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself when the Supreme Court hears Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution.est migrants who crossed the border and charge them with misdemeanor trespassing. Raskin said when asked about recusal on CNN’s State Of The Union, “Finally, the Supreme Court has developed what they’re describing as a code of ethics. It’s not binding in the sense that they’re not going to anyone else. They could have gone to for example, circuit court justices, so they’re deciding for themselves again whether they’re in violation of their code of ethics, but anybody looking at this in any kind of dispassionate, reasonable way would say, if your wife was involved in the big lie, in claiming that Donald Trump had actually won the presidential election and had been agitating for that and participating this the events leading up to January 6th, that you shouldn’t be participating. (Jason Easley/PolitcusUSA 12/31/23)
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Constitutional scholar and ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) called on Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself when the Supreme Court hears Trump’s claim that he is immune from prosecution.est migrants who crossed the border and charge them with misdemeanor trespassing. Raskin said when asked about recusal on CNN’s State Of The Union, “Finally, the Supreme Court has developed what they’re describing as a code of ethics. It’s not binding in the sense that they’re not going to anyone else. They could have gone to for example, circuit court justices, so they’re deciding for themselves again whether they’re in violation of their code of ethics, but anybody looking at this in any kind of dispassionate, reasonable way would say, if your wife was involved in the big lie, in claiming that Donald Trump had actually won the presidential election and had been agitating for that and participating this the events leading up to January 6th, that you shouldn’t be participating. (Jason Easley/PolitcusUSA 12/31/23)
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Jan 17, 2023: AlterNet: How billionaire Harlan Crow slashed his tax bill by taking Clarence Thomas on superyacht cruises
For months, Harlan Crow and members of Congress have been engaged in a fight over whether the billionaire needs to divulge details about his gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, including globe-trotting trips aboard his 162-foot yacht, the Michaela Rose.
For months, Harlan Crow and members of Congress have been engaged in a fight over whether the billionaire needs to divulge details about his gifts to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, including globe-trotting trips aboard his 162-foot yacht, the Michaela Rose.
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Apr 13, 2023: Raw Story: Clarence Thomas' real estate sale is 'a clear violation of government ethics law': ProPublica reporter
Fresh off reports that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted luxury travel and accommodations from billionaire GOP megadonor Harlan Crow without any disclosure, a new report reveals Thomas also sold Crow his family home without disclosing it — which experts say is a much more clear-cut violation of federal ethics laws. |
"Yes, so we found that Harlan Crow bought property from Justice Thomas in a undisclosed real estate deal," said Kaplan. "Crow paid roughly $133,000 to Thomas and his relatives for three properties, one of which was the house, that old house that Thomas' mom was living in. And the other two were vacant lots down the street. And Thomas did not disclose this, which experts told us appears to be a clear violation of government ethics law." 4.13.23 |
April 9, 2023:Clarence Thomas On The Record
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday he was not required to disclose the many trips he and his wife took that were paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.
Describing Crow and his wife, Kathy, as “among our dearest friends,” Thomas said in a statement that he was advised by colleagues on the nation’s highest court and others in the federal judiciary that “this sort of personal hospitality from close personal friends, who did not have business before the Court, was not reportable.” Thomas did not name the other justices or those in the judiciary with whom he had consulted.
The nonprofit investigative journalism organization ProPublica reported Thursday that Thomas, who has been a justice for more than 31 years, has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips from Crow nearly every year.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Friday he was not required to disclose the many trips he and his wife took that were paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow.
Describing Crow and his wife, Kathy, as “among our dearest friends,” Thomas said in a statement that he was advised by colleagues on the nation’s highest court and others in the federal judiciary that “this sort of personal hospitality from close personal friends, who did not have business before the Court, was not reportable.” Thomas did not name the other justices or those in the judiciary with whom he had consulted.
The nonprofit investigative journalism organization ProPublica reported Thursday that Thomas, who has been a justice for more than 31 years, has for more than two decades accepted luxury trips from Crow nearly every year.
==thom tillis======
Padilla, Tillis, Cárdenas Applaud FCC Vote to Improve Routing of Wireless Calls to the 988 Lifeline
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), alongside Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.-29), are celebrating a momentous upgrade to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to adopt a new rule that aspires to significantly improve the operational efficiency of the lifesaving service. In an effort to improve crisis response times, the FCC has moved to finalize a rule which would allow 988 Lifeline callers to be swiftly connected to the nearest crisis center, ensuring that individuals receive timely and local assistance during mental health emergencies. This vital development originates from the primary provision of the lawmakers’ Local 9-8-8 Response Act of 2023, embodying a critical policy measure to foster more efficient access to care. Coast TV: 10/22/24)READ MORE>>>>>
On the occasion of the first anniversary of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), alongside Representative Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.-29), are celebrating a momentous upgrade to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to adopt a new rule that aspires to significantly improve the operational efficiency of the lifesaving service. In an effort to improve crisis response times, the FCC has moved to finalize a rule which would allow 988 Lifeline callers to be swiftly connected to the nearest crisis center, ensuring that individuals receive timely and local assistance during mental health emergencies. This vital development originates from the primary provision of the lawmakers’ Local 9-8-8 Response Act of 2023, embodying a critical policy measure to foster more efficient access to care. Coast TV: 10/22/24)READ MORE>>>>>
Senators Coons and Tillis to introduce legislation promoting international digital freedom protection
Delaware Senator Chris Coons (D) along with North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis (R) are taking on modern problems with what they hope are modern solutions. The two men plan to introduce the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, and the stated goal of this legislation is to make digital freedom a key U.S. foreign policy priority. The bill attempts to counter authoritarian regimes that use technology to suppress human rights and spread disinformation. Coast TV: 10/22/24)READ MORE>>>>>
Delaware Senator Chris Coons (D) along with North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis (R) are taking on modern problems with what they hope are modern solutions. The two men plan to introduce the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, and the stated goal of this legislation is to make digital freedom a key U.S. foreign policy priority. The bill attempts to counter authoritarian regimes that use technology to suppress human rights and spread disinformation. Coast TV: 10/22/24)READ MORE>>>>>
Senate GOP fears drop in Trump enthusiasm, energy
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said voters are fatigued with Trump but argued they’re also tired of Biden. “The turnout models have to be adjusted on both ends of the spectrum because I do think that you’ve got some of the ‘I’m not excited about either option’ dimension,” he said.
(Alexander Bolton/The Hill 1/22/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said voters are fatigued with Trump but argued they’re also tired of Biden. “The turnout models have to be adjusted on both ends of the spectrum because I do think that you’ve got some of the ‘I’m not excited about either option’ dimension,” he said.
(Alexander Bolton/The Hill 1/22/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Jan 16, 2023: Washington Post: Thom Tillis emerges as a bipartisan dealmaker as lawmakers fear dysfunction looms
Over the past year, Tillis has muscled his way to the heart of nearly every major bipartisan effort to emerge from the evenly divided Senate, taking a lead role in negotiating legislation on hot-button issues including gay rights, guns and immigration — all without drawing much attention to himself.
Over the past year, Tillis has muscled his way to the heart of nearly every major bipartisan effort to emerge from the evenly divided Senate, taking a lead role in negotiating legislation on hot-button issues including gay rights, guns and immigration — all without drawing much attention to himself.
==Rashida Tlaib======
Reps. Pressley, Omar Introduce Long COVID Moonshot Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10).
(Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10).
(Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==erin tobin======
Feb 21, 2023: Aberdeen News: Gov. Kristi Noem's foreign ag bill dies in South Dakota Senate
Republican Sen. Erin Tobin, the Senate's prime sponsor of the bill, began her remarks by iterating the history of aggravations China has committed against the U.S. and abroad. She pointed to technology threats that "eviscerated entire sectors of the American economy," then cited their government's record of human rights abuses. But the issue returned home in Tobin's opening statement Tuesday.
"In 2013, we allowed the purchase of Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer and the largest Chinese takeover of any company funded by the Chinese government," Tobin said. "They now own 26% of the pork industry in the U.S. We did not pay attention to the Chinese Communist Party's ideology."
Republican Sen. Erin Tobin, the Senate's prime sponsor of the bill, began her remarks by iterating the history of aggravations China has committed against the U.S. and abroad. She pointed to technology threats that "eviscerated entire sectors of the American economy," then cited their government's record of human rights abuses. But the issue returned home in Tobin's opening statement Tuesday.
"In 2013, we allowed the purchase of Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer and the largest Chinese takeover of any company funded by the Chinese government," Tobin said. "They now own 26% of the pork industry in the U.S. We did not pay attention to the Chinese Communist Party's ideology."
==Pat Toomey======
Z-NOTE: May 21, 2024:
A set of worker-first, anti-corporate elite policy proposals
Zorek Richards
Republican Conservative economic thinkers have come up with is a set of worker-first, anti-corporate elite policy proposals, increasingly popular within the party, and in Trump’s economic circles. They argue that the Reaganite low-tax, low-regulation, free-market ideology has not worked out very well for American workers, but it has worked out enormously well for corporate elites.
Objectives:
Policy proposals for a second Trump administration
Impose a 10% global tariff on all imports.
Block American firms from investing in China.
Block Chinese firms from access to US capital markets.
impose harsh penalties for employees who fail to comply with immigration laws.
Eliminate H-2A and H-2B programs for seasonal and agricultural workers.
Award H1-B visas to the highest paying employers.
Create a $100 billion National Development Bank for critical infrastructure.
Repeal the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970.
Reform corporate bankruptcy to mandate six months severance for all employees and one year’s tax liability for local communities.
Require private firms hired by public pension funds to publish annual performance data.
Impose a financial transaction tax of 10 basis points on secondary market sales of stocks, bonds and derivatives.
Ban stock buybacks and eliminate tax deductibility of interest. Source: AmericanCompass.org
None of these ideas are the type of economic thinking that executives on Wall Street or Silicon Valley would expect to hear if there were an incoming Republican administration. “The most charitable thing to call this would be economic populism,” said former Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Pat Toomey, who left office last year.
Objectives:
Policy proposals for a second Trump administration
Impose a 10% global tariff on all imports.
Block American firms from investing in China.
Block Chinese firms from access to US capital markets.
impose harsh penalties for employees who fail to comply with immigration laws.
Eliminate H-2A and H-2B programs for seasonal and agricultural workers.
Award H1-B visas to the highest paying employers.
Create a $100 billion National Development Bank for critical infrastructure.
Repeal the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970.
Reform corporate bankruptcy to mandate six months severance for all employees and one year’s tax liability for local communities.
Require private firms hired by public pension funds to publish annual performance data.
Impose a financial transaction tax of 10 basis points on secondary market sales of stocks, bonds and derivatives.
Ban stock buybacks and eliminate tax deductibility of interest. Source: AmericanCompass.org
None of these ideas are the type of economic thinking that executives on Wall Street or Silicon Valley would expect to hear if there were an incoming Republican administration. “The most charitable thing to call this would be economic populism,” said former Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Pat Toomey, who left office last year.
Apr 28, 2023
Pat Toomey on House GOP debt limit bill: Kevin McCarthy pulled off something very impressive
#CNBCTV #CNBC Former U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest on debt ceiling showdown, the fate of the House GOP proposal, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC
Pat Toomey on House GOP debt limit bill: Kevin McCarthy pulled off something very impressive
#CNBCTV #CNBC Former U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest on debt ceiling showdown, the fate of the House GOP proposal, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC
Dec 15, 2022: Philadelphia Inquirer: Pat Toomey Q&A: What Pennsylvania’s retiring senator says about tax cuts, gun legislation, Jan. 6, and Trump
As he leaves public office, Sen. Pat Toomey (R., Pa.) sat for a lengthy interview about his policies, the future of the GOP, and Donald Trump's influence.
As he leaves public office, Sen. Pat Toomey (R., Pa.) sat for a lengthy interview about his policies, the future of the GOP, and Donald Trump's influence.
==ritchie torres======
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Feb 18, 2023: Vanity Fair: SEN. JOHN FETTERMAN IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO WORK AFTER TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION, AIDES SAY
New York Rep. Ritchie Torres tweeted: “I admire Senator John Fetterman for openly seeking treatment for depression at Walter Reed. Back in 2010, I was hospitalized for depression. I would not be alive, let alone in Congress, were it not for mental health care. Millions of Americans are rooting for you, Senator.” |
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==donald trump jr======
Oct 13, 2023: 102.5Block: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Says He’s Received ‘More Than 1,000’ Racist Death Threats From Trump Supporters
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
March 8, 2023: Vanity Fair: IVANKA TRUMP AWKWARDLY IMPLIES HER BROTHERS AND DAD MAY HAVE COMMITTED FRAUD AT THE TRUMP ORG.
The New York attorney general’s case against the Trump Organization, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump is set to go to trial on October 2, 2023. Accused last year of committing a decade’s worth of “staggering” fraud, the defendants—who have denied everything—allegedly made over 200 false and misleading valuations from 2011 to 2021, with AG Letitia James charging that “the pattern of fraud that was used by Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization was astounding.” Should the company and family be found liable, the state has asked for a financial penalty of $250 million and for the ex-president, Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric to be banned from ever running a business in New York again, among other things.
The New York attorney general’s case against the Trump Organization, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump is set to go to trial on October 2, 2023. Accused last year of committing a decade’s worth of “staggering” fraud, the defendants—who have denied everything—allegedly made over 200 false and misleading valuations from 2011 to 2021, with AG Letitia James charging that “the pattern of fraud that was used by Mr. Trump and the Trump Organization was astounding.” Should the company and family be found liable, the state has asked for a financial penalty of $250 million and for the ex-president, Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric to be banned from ever running a business in New York again, among other things.
==eric trump======
Oct 13, 2023: 102.5Block: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Says He’s Received ‘More Than 1,000’ Racist Death Threats From Trump Supporters
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
==ivanka trump======
Oct 13, 2023: 102.5Block: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Says He’s Received ‘More Than 1,000’ Racist Death Threats From Trump Supporters
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
“I will be heading downtown to meet with a Racist who leaked that I would be there at 9:30 a.m.,” Trump just recently posted to his Truth Social platform in reference to James, who has alleged that Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and the Trump Organization are guilty of more than 200 instances of fraud (but not because they’re white, as far as I know). “The leak makes it much more difficult for the Police and Secret Service to do their job. This civil case is ridiculous, just like all of the other Election Interference cases being brought against me. If I had a fair judge, this case would have never happened. MAGA!”
==lara trump======
March 30, 2023:
The DNC’s parody of Lara Trump’s music is unironically 10x better than anything she has released. pic.twitter.com/9TC41OifRx
— Kaivan Shroff (@KaivanShroff) March 29, 2024
==tommy tuberville======
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Tommy Tuberville admits he came to New York to break Trump's gag order Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has admitted he came to New York City Monday to break a gag order for former President Donald Trump. MSNBC Anchor Nicolle Wallace reported Tuberville's public admission, made on the conservative channel Newsmax, as part of her coverage on Trump's ongoing criminal hush money trial and the gag order the former president has been fined for repeatedly violating. "I guess we love that he just gives it to us, right?" said a laughing Wallace. "Were you trying to go against the gag order and intimidate witnesses because Trump can't? 'Yes, sir.'" (Ray Story 5/14/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
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GOP senators push back but can’t get past Tuberville on military blockade
Republican senators pushed to confirm more than 60 military nominees Wednesday evening in a direct challenge to fellow GOP member Tommy Tuberville and his blockade on promotions — but the Alabama senator is refusing to budge. The move led by Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska marks the most significant confrontation to Tuberville so far within the GOP as more Republicans turn against the former college football coach and show they’re ready to resist him publicly.
(Connor O'Brien & Joe Gould/Politico 11/1/23)
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Republican senators pushed to confirm more than 60 military nominees Wednesday evening in a direct challenge to fellow GOP member Tommy Tuberville and his blockade on promotions — but the Alabama senator is refusing to budge. The move led by Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska marks the most significant confrontation to Tuberville so far within the GOP as more Republicans turn against the former college football coach and show they’re ready to resist him publicly.
(Connor O'Brien & Joe Gould/Politico 11/1/23)
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