Irma wipes out dreams across independent-minded Florida Keys
Tim Stanton reacts Thursday as he recounts the loss of his possessions in Hurricane Irma in Big Pine Key, Fla.
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USDA: Help On Way For Households Hit By Irma
USDA: HELP ON WAY FOR HOUSEHOLDS HIT BY IRMA Sep. 15, 2017 Source: USDA news release American families coping with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma will receive much needed nutrition relief, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced. Notably, packages of American grown and produced nutritious USDA Foods will be available across hurricane-stricken areas in Florida.
Appeals court takes foie gras off the menu in California
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that the state's law was not pre-empted by the federal government's authority to regulate poultry products. Animal rights activists had pushed through the ban because they say the process of making the pate involves cruel and inhumane force-feeding of animals.
Hurricane Irma delivers serious punch to Florida agriculture
In this Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, file photo provided by the Governor's Press Office, Gov. Rick Scott looks out the window of a C-130 as he assesses damage to the Florida Keys during the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
Jordan Klepper Trolls Trump Fans with ‘Impeach Hillary’ Campaign
Former Daily Show correspondent Jordan Klepper's new Comedy Central show The Opposition does not premiere until September 25. But as we can see from the first clip of the new series, he is already hard at work. Klepper, who channels an Alex Jones-type conspiracy theorist character on the show, traveled to Phoenix, Arizona for Donald Trump's raucous rally last month.
Argentine Billionaire Brito Wants to List His Cows in New York
Banco Macro SA , wants to raise at least $200 million through an initial public offering of his ranching company, Inversora Juramento SA , in New York, he said in a Sept. 4 interview from his ranch in Salta province, northwest Argentina.
Mark Shields: Happy New Year
Labor Day has already come, and summer is all but over. Autumn - with shorter days, cooler nights and a new school year - is upon us.
The Freeze-for-Freeze Solution: An Alternative to Nuclear War
On August 5, National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster informed MSNBC that the Pentagon had plans to counter the "growing threat" from North Korea-by launching a "preventative war." For example: a "threat" is merely an expression.
Obama surprises students with visit to DC school
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International Aero Academy Takes Flight
The Lakeland, FL-based FAA-certificated ab initio and accelerated flight school has authority to issue foreign student visas for training. With a focus on training the next generation of domestic and foreign professional pilots, IAA has a growing fleet of Cessna and Piper single and multiengine aircraft, its own modern 12,000 square foot maintenance facility with dedicated maintenance professionals, and over 12,000 square feet of office, onsite dormitory housing for students and training space.
Louise Mensch Fires Her Lawyer On Twitter
Anti-Trump conspiracy theorist Louise Mensch fired an attorney representing her pro-bono in a Russia-related lawsuit on Wednesday, and she did it all in public view on Twitter. Mensch, a former member of the British parliament, fired Mark Zaid after he got into a disagreement with former Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin.
Roy Exum: Fall Turns To Spring
With the early-morning air dipping into the 50s at daybreak yesterday, once again I marveled how quickly fall follows Labor Day.
My fellow conservatives should protect medical marijuana from the government
Not long ago, a supporter of mine, visiting from California, dropped by my Capitol office. A retired military officer and staunch conservative, he and I spent much of our conversation discussing the Republican agenda.
How the Supreme Court finally dismantled miscegenation laws
In 1958, shortly after their wedding, Mildred and Richard Loving were arrested in their Virginia home by local police for the crime of being married. Richard was white.
Lower Houses pass ‘Victory Day’ bill to remember Yamashita surrender
Lone District Representative Mark Go said that the Lower Houses has approved on third and final reading House Bill 3721 recognizing the importance of September 3 that marked the end of World War II in Baguio, where General Tomoyuki Yamashita signed the formal surrender documents. Go said it is befitting to remember the day as Victory Day not just in Baguio, but the entire country as it marked the end of the second World War in the Pacific.
Firefighter Prophet: Illuminati Is Changing Our DNA To Make Us Hate Trump
This explains so much --it's the Illuminati and the Freemasons, up to their old tricks! Via Right Wing Watch , this important interview "firefighter prophet" and right-wing conspiracy theorist Mark Taylor, author of "The Trump Prophecies," on Sheila Zilinsky's radio program: "I believe what happened on November 8 is the enemy has literally sent out a frequency," Taylor said, "and it agitated and took control, basically, of those who have their DNA that was turned over to the enemy. That's what's happening.
House GOP eyeing $1B disaster funds cut to finance wall
In this Aug. 1, 2017 file photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. meets with reporters on Capitol Hill Washington.
In Wake of Hurricane Harvey, Consumers Should Research Charities Before Giving
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and historic flooding across southeast Texas, Commissioner Adam H. Putnam encourages Floridians to visit FloridaConsumerHelp.com to research charitable organizations before donating money to help those in need. "Our hearts go out to the people of Texas, and I hope that Floridians can respond with the same generosity that our state has received time and time again," Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam said.
$19.8 Million Settlement Reached over Allegations of Drug Overcharges …
The Whistleblower Institute announces that Sanofi Pasteur reached a $19.8 million settlement over allegations of drug overcharges to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Those who have a similar case or experienced a similar situation or any other wrongdoing within a corporation have certain options and should contact the Whistleblower Institute at mail@whistleblowerinstitute.com or call: 619-452-1218.
How to help after Harvey
Southeastern Texas has been pummeled with unprecedented flooding this weekend after the arrival of Hurricane Harvey, leaving thousands of residents stranded and in need of help. FEMA is referring people to NVOAD, a coalition of the major voluntary organizations in the U.S. that have prioritized disaster-related work.