House Approves Imposing Deal on Unions to Avoid Rail Strike
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House Approves Imposing Deal on Unions to Avoid Rail Strike
House Approves, Imposing Deal on Unions , to Avoid Rail Strike.
On November 30, the United States House voted to head off
a nationwide rail strike, approving legislation that forces
unions to accept a disputed deal reached in September.
Associated Press reports that the bill will
now head to the Senate for approval before
President Biden can sign off on it.
Associated Press reports that the bill will
now head to the Senate for approval before
President Biden can sign off on it.
Without the certainty of a final vote to avoid
a shutdown this week, railroads will begin
to halt the movement of critical materials
like chemicals to clean our drinking
water as soon as this weekend, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Associated Press.
Let me say that again: without action
this week, disruptions to our auto supply
chains, our ability to move food to tables,
and our ability to remove hazardous
waste from gasoline refineries will begin, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via Associated Press.
According to business groups, including the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, every day that rail service was
halted would deliver a $2 billion blow to the economy.
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The legislation imposes a deal
that was voted down by
four of the 12 rail unions.
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Politically powerful labor unions have criticized
Biden and Democratic leaders' support for intervening
in a contract dispute and blocking a strike.
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Politically powerful labor unions have criticized
Biden and Democratic leaders' support for intervening
in a contract dispute and blocking a strike.
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In response to the concerns of the rail unions, House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi added a second vote to offer seven
days of paid sick leave per year for union rail workers.
In response to the concerns of the rail unions, House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi added a second vote to offer seven
days of paid sick leave per year for union rail workers.
Quite frankly, the fact that paid leave
is not part of the final agreement between
railroads and labor is, in my opinion, obscene, Jim McGovern, Democratic House Representative
for Massachusetts, via Associated Press.
Quite frankly, the fact that paid leave
is not part of the final agreement between
railroads and labor is, in my opinion, obscene, Jim McGovern, Democratic House Representative
for Massachusetts, via Associated Press.
It should be there
and I hope it will be there
at the end of this process, Jim McGovern, Democratic House Representative
for Massachusetts, via Associated Press
President Biden has hinted F16 jets could be up for discussion when he next talks to Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Could fast jets be the next taboo weapons to be offered to Ukraine?
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Millions of Americans Will , Lose Benefits When COVID , National Emergency Ends in May.
On May 11, President Joe Biden's
administration intends to end COVID-19
national and public health emergencies.
CNN reports that the decision by the White House
means that many Americans will have to start
paying for COVID testing and treatment. .
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
Two House Republican measures aimed to end the
emergencies already, however, the Biden administration
decided to extend the emergency one final time to May 11.
This wind down would align
with the Administration’s previous
commitments to give at least
60 days’ notice prior to termination
of the (public health emergency), White House statement, via CNN.
The decision will also end enhanced
social safety net benefits put in place to help
minimize the impact of the pandemic on the nation.
People will have to start paying some
money for things they didn’t have to pay
for during the emergency. That’s the main
thing people will start to notice, Jen Kates, Senior vice president
at the Kaiser Family Foundation, via CNN.
CNN reports that the U.S. government has been looking to
shift COVID care to the commercial market since 2022,
partly due to Congress not authorizing additional funds.
Starting in March of 2020, states had been
barred from kicking people off Medicaid
amid the public health emergency. .
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
According to an analysis by the Department of Health and
Human Services, an estimated 15 million people could lose
their Medicaid coverage when the emergency is ended.
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible. .
The analysis found that about 8.2 million enrollees would no longer qualify, while another 6.7 million would lose coverage despite still being eligible.
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NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg calls for stronger partnership with Japan;Pakistan Mosque blast death toll rises to 92;Italian woman 'punched and spat' on India Vistara flight;Biden rules out sending F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
#NATO #Japan #JensStoltenberg
US President Joe Biden has ruled out sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite renewed calls from Ukrainian officials for air support. This comes as a huge blow to Kyiv’s push to secure the combat aircraft just a week after Washington and Berlin agreed to supply it with tanks.
#JoeBiden #RussiaUkraineWar #F16FighterJets
On Friday, San Francisco authorities released video footage of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, being attacked by an intruder's hammer as police rushed into their home to stop the attack. The attacker was identified as 42-year-old David DePape.
#PaulPelosi #NancyPelosi #DavidDePape
Newly released video shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi being attacked with a hammer by an intruder.
Mr Pelosi, 82, was attacked by David DaPape in his house in San Francisco last year.
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White House Announces , Biden Will Deliver
State of the Union , Address Next Month.
On January 13, the White House announced that
President Joe Biden will deliver a State of the Union
address to Congress on Tuesday, February 7.
ABC reports that Biden accepted new House Speaker
Kevin McCathy's invitation to make his first address to
Congress since Republicans took control of the House.
ABC reports that Biden accepted new House Speaker
Kevin McCathy's invitation to make his first address to
Congress since Republicans took control of the House.
The president has accepted it
and looks forward to delivering
the State of the Union address.
We truly appreciate the kind
invitation by Speaker McCarthy, Karine Jean-Pierre, White House press secretary, via ABC.
McCarthy tweeted a copy of his letter to the president,
noting that it was his "solemn obligation" to make
the invitation as the new Speaker of the House.
The American people sent us to
Washington to deliver a new direction
for the country, to find common
ground, and to debate their priorities, Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House, via Twitter.
ABC reports that McCarthy's invitation to the president
has a sharply contrasting tone compared to last year's
invitation from former speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Since becoming House Speaker, McCarthy told Congress that it must investigate potential mishandling of classified documents by Biden, news of which surfaced last week.
In 2021, Biden's State of the Union address came just days
after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine and as the
United States headed into its third year of the pandemic.
In 2021, Biden's State of the Union address came just days
after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine and as the
United States headed into its third year of the pandemic.
At the time, Biden reportedly highlighted his
administation's efforts to combat rising inflation and
enacting what he called "a unity agenda for the nation."
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Adam Schiff Announces, 2024 Senate Run.
NPR reports that the California congressman made the announcement on Jan. 26 via a Twitter video.
The Senate seat is currently held by
Democrat Dianne Feinstein, 89.
NPR reports that Feinstein has not clarified whether she will retire or run again next year, saying she'll decide "in a couple months.".
I think it's all fine. I think people should, if they want to run, run. For me, I just need a little bit more time, Dianne Feinstein, via NPR.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff gained national attention as
House Intelligence Committee chairman amid former President Trump's first impeachment.
Schiff called his role in the impeachment
"the biggest job of [his] life.".
I wish I could say the threat of extremism is over. It is not. Today's Republican Party is gutting the middle class and threatening our democracy. They aren't going to stop. We have to stop them, Rep. Adam Schiff, via NPR.
Schiff was also on the Jan. 6 panel that investigated the attacks on the U.S. Capitol. .
NPR reports that Rep. Katie Porter has also announced her bid for the Senate seat.
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well. .
Reps. Ro Khanna and Barbara Lee may
throw their hats into the ring as well.
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California's politicians remain deeply divided on gun control as the state sees its third mass shooting in little over a week. Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom accused California congressman and leader of the house Kevin McCarthy of remaining largely silent on the issue.
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Ben Savage, Registers As Democrat , for California House Seat.
ABC News reports that actor Ben Savage
is considering another run at politics.
ABC News reports that actor Ben Savage
is considering another run at politics.
According to Federal Election Commission documents,
the 'Boy Meets World' star has registered as a Democratic
candidate in California's 30th Congressional District.
According to Federal Election Commission documents,
the 'Boy Meets World' star has registered as a Democratic
candidate in California's 30th Congressional District.
A spokesperson for Savage told ABC that despite the filing, , "he is focused on his upcoming wedding.
Ben is still making decisions and always looking for
opportunities to give back and serve the community.".
A spokesperson for Savage told ABC that despite the filing, , "he is focused on his upcoming wedding.
Ben is still making decisions and always looking for
opportunities to give back and serve the community.".
Earlier in January,
Savage announced his
engagement to Tessa Angermeier.
Currently, the 30th District
seat is held by longtime
Democrat Adam Schiff.
Schiff is reportedly seen as a possible
candidate to succeed Senator Diane Feinstein
once she decides to step down. .
ABC News reports that Savage previously
campaigned to be on the West Hollywood
City Council in the 2022 election. .
ABC News reports that Savage previously
campaigned to be on the West Hollywood
City Council in the 2022 election. .
According to the actor's website,
Savage campaigned on the platforms of
community safety, housing and homelessness.
From 1993 to 2000, Savage played
the lead role of Corey Matthews
on ABC's 'Boy Meets World.' .
From 1993 to 2000, Savage played
the lead role of Corey Matthews
on ABC's 'Boy Meets World.' .
As for Savage's interest in politics,
the actor studied political science at
Stanford University, graduating in 2004.
As for Savage's interest in politics,
the actor studied political science at
Stanford University, graduating in 2004
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Treasury Secretary , Warns US Is on Track , to Hit Debt Ceiling .
On January 13, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
told Congress that the United States
would hit the nation's debt limit next week.
ABC News reports that the announcement sets up a showdown between Democrats and Republicans who have vowed to
couple any increase in the debt ceiling with spending cuts.
According to Yellen, on January 19, the U.S.
will hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit.
While Treasury is not currently able
to provide an estimate of how long
extraordinary measures will enable us
to continue to pay the government’s
obligations, it is unlikely that cash
and extraordinary measures will
be exhausted before early June, Janet Yellen, U.S. Treasury Secretary, via ABC News.
Yellen reportedly added that the Treasury Department will begin implementing "extraordinary measures" to manage the government's cash flow.
ABC News reports that those
measures could include cutting
investments in some retirement funds.
Independent analysts reportedly
caution that the U.S. is not likely to hit
the debt ceiling until late summer or early fall.
In 2011, the U.S. hit the debt
ceiling, which ultimately cost
the nation its AAA rating
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Congress Continues to Wait, for a New House Speaker to Be Named.
Associated Press reports that Republican
debate over who will be the next Speaker
of the House has stalled the 118th Congress. .
After several votes, Kevin McCarthy hasn't been able to secure the position.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are growing restless, demanding that if he can't garner enough votes, he should step aside and stop wasting time.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are growing restless, demanding that if he can't garner enough votes, he should step aside and stop wasting time.
Without a speaker, no member of the House
of Representatives can be officially sworn in,
meaning the Congress can't convene or vote on rules. .
At the same time, no committees
can be formed and legislation
cannot be passed.
According to AP, a resolution to the standstill
seemed distant as members of the House
appeared unable to proceed on December 4.
I don’t know what my status is. I don’t know
if I have health care, I don’t know if my staff
get paid. We’re looking at all of that now
because this hasn’t happened for 100 years, Ted Lieu, Democratic Representative
of California, via Associated Press.
It is the first time in 100 years that
members of the House were not signed in
on the first day of a new Congress.
In 1923, it took three days to complete
the process of choosing a new speaker. .
In 1855, the process was
dragged out over two months. .
It’s a very strange limbo.
We are operating by precedent, Madeleine Dean, Democratic Representative of Pennsylvania, via Associated Press.
We have no exit strategy, Ralph Norman, Republican Representative of
South Carolina, via Associated Press
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Mitch McConnell Becomes , Longest-Serving Senate Leader.
Politico reports that on Jan. 3, McConnell broke
Sen. Mike Mansfield's 16-year record as a Senate leader.
Politico reports that on Jan. 3, McConnell broke
Sen. Mike Mansfield's 16-year record as a Senate leader.
McConnell paid tribute to Mansfield in his floor remarks commencing the new Congress.
This scholarly Montanan was not an exciting idealist who transformed our national discourse, nor a policy entrepreneur who brought to the leader’s role his own sweeping wish list of federal programs, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, via Politico.
Mansfield made a huge impact through a different road: by viewing the role of leader as serving others, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, via Politico.
He knew when to go to battle, and when to coordinate with his counterpart Everett Dirksen. In short, he knew how to work the Senate, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, via Politico.
Politico reports that Sen. John Cornyn said McConnell's achievement isn't surprising. .
If you’ve read [McConnell’s] book, ‘The Long Game,’ this is something he’s wanted to do his whole life. , Sen. John Cornyn, via Politico.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also took the time to congratulate the 80-year-old senator while looking to the future.
We have a lot of work ahead of us, so I hope we can find some ways to come together and not succumb to gridlock. For the good of this chamber and for the good of our country, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, via Politico
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Senate Passes Massive, Spending Bill, Avoids Shutdown.
On December 22, the Senate voted 68-29 to
pass a $1.7 trillion spending bill to finance
federal agencies through September.
'The Independent' reports that the bill will
also provide about $45 billion in economic
and military assistance for Ukraine.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that
the Senate had reached an agreement to weigh
15 amendments before taking a final vote on the package.
The massive bill includes approximately
$772.5 billion for non-defense programs
and $858 billion for defense programs. .
On December 21, lawmakers heard from
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
on the importance of continuing U.S. aid. .
On December 21, lawmakers heard from
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
on the importance of continuing U.S. aid. .
'The Independent' reports that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell endorsed the bill based on the 10% boost it promises in defense spending.
According to McConnell, the legislation
will give U.S. Armed Forces the funding
necessary to ensure national security.
'The Independent' reports that while the bill
faced some Republican opposition, it managed
to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to pass.
Meanwhile, Democrats
are touting the bill
as a domestic win. .
Kids, parents, veterans, nurses,
workers: These are just a few of
the beneficiaries of our bipartisan
funding package, so there is every
reason in the world for the Senate
to finish its work as soon as possible, Chuck Schumer, Democratic Majority Leader, via 'The Independent'
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This Day in History:, Slavery Is Abolished in America.
December 18, 1865.
The 13th Amendment was formally
adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
It ensures that “neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude … shall exist within the United States,
or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”.
It had been approved in the
Republican-led Senate in April of 1864.
But the amendment had been
bogged down in the Democratic-led
House of Representatives for almost a year.
On December 2, 1865, Alabama became
the 27th state to ratify the 13th Amendment.
The vote provided the requisite
three-fourths majority of states’ approval
needed to ratify the 13th Amendment
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Congress Avoids , Partial Government Shutdown.
NPR reports that the Senate approved a stopgap spending measure by a vote of 71-19 on Dec. 15. .
The measure gives Congress a week to compile a larger spending package and
averts a partial government shutdown.
The House passed the bill on Dec. 14,
so now it goes to President Biden.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers will continue to negotiate for what they want included in an omnibus package that details the country's spending through September 2023.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
said he hopes both sides of the aisle can come to an agreement so funds can be directed to the military,
Ukraine aid and other domestic concerns.
NPR reports that while details haven't
been revealed, there appears to be
"bipartisan agreement on a framework.".
However, the measure is receiving pushback from some lawmakers, such as House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy.
They want to raise the spending, bring more inflation, create more 'wokeism' in the legislation they want to pass through it and not even give members an opportunity to read it or see it, Kevin McCarthy, House GOP leader, via statement.
President Biden's budget proposal for the year called for
$5.8 trillion with $1.6 trillion in discretionary spending
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Florida Nursing Schools , Part of Alleged , Wire Fraud Scheme .
CBS reports that federal officials have
uncovered an alleged scheme involving
three South Florida nursing schools. .
As a result of the scheme, thousands of
practicing nurses in the United States may
be working with bogus academic credentials. .
As a result of the scheme, thousands of
practicing nurses in the United States may
be working with bogus academic credentials. .
On January 25, the Department of Justice
said that the now-closed school allegedly
issued over 7,600 fake and unearned diplomas.
CBS reports that the alleged scheme involved schools
that include Siena College, Palm Beach School of
Nursing and Sacred Heart International Institute. .
Over two dozen people have been
charged for their alleged involvement. .
According to the Department of Justice, those involved , "engaged in a scheme to sell fraudulent nursing
degree diplomas and transcripts obtained from
accredited Florida-based nursing schools." .
CBS reports that each
of the defendants faces up to
20 years in prison if found guilty.
Nurses who received fake degrees reportedly went on
to work in fields that include homebound children,
assisted living facilities and veteran affairs.
States found to have nurses who were caught up in the scheme include Ohio, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Georgia, Maryland and Texas. .
CBS reports that the alleged scheme
took place between 2016 and 2020
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New State Laws , That Will Take Effect in 2023.
'The New York Times' compiled a list of some of the most notable changes to state laws.
Leisure.
Massachusetts and Ohio will
adopt legal sports betting measures.
Tennessee will require bar bouncers to be trained in first aid, CPR and safe de-escalation techniques.
Pandemic.
North Carolina governors can no longer declare an extended state of emergency without other high-ranking officials' approval.
Workplace.
California and Washington State are
adopting salary transparency laws.
Businesses in Rhode Island must provide salary ranges to applicants who request them.
Abortion.
California is allowing abortions to be provided by nurse practitioners, midwives and physicians assistants without doctor supervision.
New York is requiring all private insurance plans
that offer maternity care to cover abortions
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This Day in History:, The Boston Tea Party.
December 16, 1773.
A group of Massachusetts
colonists disguised as members
of the Mohawk tribe boarded
three British tea ships in Boston Harbor.
They dumped 342 chests
of tea — valued at $18,000 —
into the harbor in protest of the
British Parliament’s Tea Act of 1773.
Colonists viewed the act
as another example of
British taxation tyranny.
Outraged, British Parliament enacted
the Coercive Acts, also known as
the Intolerable Acts in 1774.
Boston was closed to merchant
shipping, and a formal British military
rule was established in Massachusetts.
British officials were deemed immune to
criminal prosecution in America. Colonists
were required to quarter British troops.
In response, the colonists called the
first Continental Congress to consider a
united American resistance to the British
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Biden Admin Moves , to Implement
Further Restrictions , on Air Pollution.
Biden Admin Moves , to Implement
Further Restrictions , on Air Pollution.
The new proposal was released on Jan. 6 and seeks to reduce the air pollutant known as soot by up to 25 percent.
The new proposal was released on Jan. 6 and seeks to reduce the air pollutant known as soot by up to 25 percent.
Also referred to as fine particulate matter, soot is known to be a deadly byproduct of industrial practices.
According to a 2018 study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), soot is disproportionately detrimental to the health of communities of color.
Our work to deliver clean, breathable air for everyone is a top priority at EPA, and this proposal will help ensure that
all communities, , Michael Regan, EPA Administrator,
via 'The New York Times'.
... especially the most vulnerable among us, are protected from exposure to harmful pollution, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator,
via 'The New York Times'.
While some advocates for marginalized communities feel the administration needs to go further, others responded positively to the news.
[The] EPA’s proposal marks the start of changes that will have lasting impacts in communities all over, especially Black and brown communities, Dr. Doris Browne, National Medical Association Former President, via 'The New York Times'.
Members of professional health organizations derided the Trump administration for not taking similar steps.
The fact that the previous administration missed the opportunity to strengthen
these standards meant that
in the interim.., Laura Bender, American Lung Association
Assistant VP, via 'The New York Times'.
... we saw people suffer the health impacts of these standards that should
have been tightened, Laura Bender, American Lung Association Assistant VP, via 'The New York Times'.
Business groups stopped short of criticizing the new measures.
While it is important to continue making progress, , Chad Whiteman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute, via 'The New York Times'.
... further reducing particulate matter standards may lead to unintended consequences and hamper our ability to build badly needed infrastructure, Chad Whiteman, U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute, via 'The New York Times'
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The House approved the rules governing debate for a measure to adopt the tentative agreement reached in September 2022 between unions and railroads to avert a national rail strike. Members then began..
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