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California sets date to ban new gas-powered generators, lawnmowers, leaf blowers

California sets date to ban new gas-powered generators, lawnmowers, leaf blowers Via Just The News: California environmental regulators have set a date to halt the sale of new gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers, the latest move in the state’s efforts to address pollution and reduce emissions. The California Air Resources Board on Thursday voted to require that new, small off-road engines – like the ones found in leaf blowers and […]

today12/10/2021 48

Vaccine Mandate

Senate Votes ‘Yes’ to Repeal Biden’s Federal Vaccine Mandate

Senate Votes ‘Yes’ to Repeal Biden’s Federal Vaccine Mandate Via Breitbart: The U.S. Senate voted 52-48 in favor of repealing President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate for private businesses in what amounts to a symbolic blow to his administration. Keeping true to their word, moderate Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Jon Tester (D-MT) sided with Republicans to repeal the mandate under the “Congressional Review Act,” which would allow Congress to review […]

today12/09/2021 22

carbon-neutral

Biden to expand federal fleet of EVs in bid to make government carbon-neutral

Biden to expand federal fleet of EVs in bid to make government carbon-neutral Via CNBC.com: President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday leveraging the federal government’s buying power to slash its carbon emissions by 65% by 2030 and become carbon neutral by mid-century, in the latest push by the administration to address human-caused climate change. Under the order, the White House is set to spend billions of dollars […]

today12/09/2021 20

federal contractors

U.S. court temporarily halts Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide

U.S. court temporarily halts Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide Via CNBC.com: A U.S. district court in Georgia halted the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors on Tuesday, writing that the president likely exceeded his authority. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia said the Associated Builders and Contractors, a national trade group that represents the construction industry, are likely correct that President Joe Biden […]

today12/08/2021 16

draft

Congress drops proposal to require women to register for the draft

Congress drops proposal to require women to register for the draft Via Just The News: Women will not be required to register for the military draft in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, according to Politico. Legislation expanding the Selective Service System received bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress earlier this year. Women have been allowed to serve in combat since 2015, prompting calls to include […]

today12/07/2021 15

Devin Nunes

GOP Rep. Devin Nunes resigns from Congress to become CEO of Trump’s media company

GOP Rep. Devin Nunes resigns from Congress to become CEO of Trump’s media company Via CNBC.com: Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., will resign from Congress to become chief executive of former President Donald Trump’s fledgling social media company next month, the group said Monday. Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, will start as CEO of Trump Media & Technology Group, or TMTG, in January, the firm said in […]

today12/07/2021 16

Bob Dole

Bob Dole, war hero, longtime U.S. senator, presidential candidate, dies at 98

Bob Dole, war hero, longtime U.S. senator, presidential candidate, dies at 98 Via Reuters: Bob Dole, who overcame grievous World War Two combat wounds to become a pre-eminent figure in U.S. politics as a longtime Republican senator from Kansas and his party's unsuccessful 1996 presidential nominee, died on Sunday. He was 98. Dole, known for a wit that ranged from self-deprecating to caustic, died in his sleep, the Elizabeth Dole […]

today12/06/2021 16

Antonio Brown

NFL suspends Antonio Brown, two others for lying about vaccine status

NFL suspends Antonio Brown, two others for lying about vaccine status Via CNBC.com: The NFL said Thursday that it had suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown and two other players for three games without pay for lying about their Covid-19 vaccination status. Brown, Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards and free agent John Franklin III all accepted their discipline and waived their right of appeal after a probe in which […]

today12/03/2021 15

Harris' spokeswoman

Exodus: Harris’ spokeswoman Sanders out, third staffer to leave in less than 2 weeks

Exodus: Harris' spokeswoman Sanders out, third staffer to leave in less than 2 weeks Via Just The News: Vice President Kamala Harris' spokeswoman Symone Sanders is leaving the White House at the end of this year, following issues with communications. An anonymous source told CNN, "The President and Vice President are grateful for Symone's service and advocacy for this White House. She is a valued member, a team player, and […]

today12/02/2021 19

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