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U.S. Senate

Bernie Sanders’ misguided Amazon bill could backfire on workers

The Stop BEZOS Act could be considered an alternative method of mandating the $15 an hour minimum wage. However well-intentioned, it would have negative economic effects — it would likely lead to increased unemployment.

October 2, 2018 in U.S..
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EPA paid $14.5 million for foreign nationals, not Americans, to work in government labs

“Allowing foreign nationals to participate in the fellowships is inconsistent with the EPA practice of awarding fellowships to U.S. citizens, which is required for the EPA’s directly awarded fellowships,” OIG reported Wednesday.

October 1, 2018 in U.S..
The White House

Trump scores NAFTA deal after last-minute negotiations with Canada

The United States reached a trade deal with Mexico and Canada late Sunday night, providing President Donald Trump a crucial win as he has long promised to renegotiate the pact. All three countries voiced support for the new deal, called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.

October 1, 2018 in U.S..
Troy Worden/The Daily Signal

We went to a pro-Kavanaugh rally. Here’s what women had to say.

When asked what she thinks is motivating the allegations, she shrugs and replies: “The accusations are due to money floating around.”

September 30, 2018 in U.S..
U.S. Army

Maryland school district sees 10 percent jump in non-native English class enrollment, already has 165 interpreters

A Maryland county school district is attempting to adjust to the 10 percent increase in students enrolled in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The district already has 165 interpreters who can speak 21 languages.

September 30, 2018 in U.S..
Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons

Kavanaugh heads to full Senate vote, but Sen. Jeff Flake insists on FBI probe

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Kavanaugh to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation on a party line vote, though Flake provided his “yes” vote on the condition that the FBI would briefly investigation Blasey Ford’s claim.

September 28, 2018 in U.S..
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

9 stunning moments in Brett Kavanaugh response to Democratic senators, accusers

“A calculated and orchestrated political hit fueled with apparent pent-up anger about President Trump and the 2016 election, fear that has been unfairly stoked about my judicial record, revenge on behalf of the Clintons, and millions of dollars in money from outside, left-wing opposition groups.”

September 28, 2018 in U.S..
Senate.gov

Democrat law professor: Kavanaugh turned the tide once he hit back against Democrat attacks

George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley said Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has turned his confirmation prospects around after deciding to hit back against attacks from Senate Democrats.

September 28, 2018 in U.S..
U.S. Senate

Staffer releases GOP senators’ personal information to intimidate following Kavanaugh hearing

An unknown person located in the House of Representatives on Thursday posted the personal information of Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, as well as Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch of Utah.

September 27, 2018 in U.S..
WhiteHouse.gov

7 top takeaways from Trump’s UN speech for friends and foes alike

President Donald Trump defended the sovereignty of America — and every other country — before the 73rd United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, in his second address to the world body. Here are the top takeaways from Trump’s speech.

September 27, 2018 in U.S..
The White House

Female high school friend of Kavanaugh says latest allegation ‘false,’ ‘absurd’

“We never hung out with anyone from Gaithersburg High School, there was never any drug use at our parties, and the fact that she is coming out and saying that is such an insult to Brett and to all of us,” McCaleb said. “It makes our community look bad and our reputation, and Brett was just not like that ever.”

September 27, 2018 in U.S..
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Allegations against Kavanaugh are ‘a big, fat con job’ by Democrats, Trump says

“They’re obstructionists,” Trump said of Democrats regarding the allegations against Kavanaugh. “They’re actually con artists because they know how quality this man is, and they’ve destroyed a man’s reputation, and they want to destroy it even more.”

September 27, 2018 in U.S..

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