Trump aims to achieve congressional balancing act on taxes
In this Sept. 22, 2017, photo President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Huntsville, Ala.
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Tens of Thousands Flee for Safety as Guajataca Dam Fails in Puerto Rico
Fears had grown overnight and evacuations had begun and footage showed the dam, located in northwest city of Guajataca, failing and waters rushing downstream. A dam failure in Puerto Rico has sent tens of thousands of people fleeing the rushing waters that are threatening downstream communities in the wake of torrential rains unleashed by Hurricane Maria.
Op-Ed Columnist: Will Mark Zuckerberg ‘Like’ This Column?
But now it's really scary, given what we've discovered about the power of his little invention to warp democracy. All these years, the 33-year-old founder of Facebook has been dismissive of the idea that social media and A.I. could be used for global domination - or even that they should be regulated.
Hurricane response – how can we know how FEMA is doing, &other efforts?
Is there a clearinghouse site for covering Caribbean or other hurricane relief efforts, reports from hurricane-hit areas other than St. John , ways to help that actually do help, ways to hold organizations' feet to the fire if that is called for, how to rebuild in preparation for future 'weather events', etc? I have very little sense of how well people of Puerto Rico or elsewhere in the Caribbean are doing, post-hurricane.
Opinion: Alarm over decline in U.S. government spending for ag research
Agriculturalists have only a few areas of universal agreement. We all like cooperative weather.
OPINION: Medical care and preexisting conditions
Ask your Congressman to not penalize Americans who have preexisting medical conditions. The idea floating around now in Congress that insurance companies will be able to charge higher amounts to Americans who are sick is a bad idea.
Charm City Fly-In Takes Off This Weekend
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Israel’s Chief Stooge at Westminster shames us again
As Prime Minister, I am proud to say that I support Israel. And it is absolutely right that we should mark the vital role that Britain played a century ago in helping to create a homeland for the Jewish people.
Tree hides portrait of former New Hampshire governor
Visitors to the New Hampshire Statehouse hoping to see former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen's portrait currently have to use their imaginations - the painting's blocked by a potted tree in the reception area outside the governor's office. Judy Reardon, former legal counsel to the three-term Democrat, says on Facebook she spoke to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu's chief of staff about the portrait earlier this month and was told the tree had to be in that specific location, as did Shaheen's portrait.
Congratulations, Democrats. Obamacare is Here to Stay and You Own It
Unless there is a miracle and several Republican or Democratic senators change their mind, any healthcare reform bill that requires 51 votes to pass the Senate chamber, is dead. Democrats are celebrating.
Donald Trump: John McCain ‘Let Arizona Down’ With Health Bill Decision
Sen. John McCain , listened as former FBI Director James Comey testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, on his past relationship with President Donald Trump, and his role in the Russian interference investigation, in the Senate Hart building on Capitol Hill, on Thursday, June 8, 2017. "John McCain never had any intention of voting for this Bill, which his Governor loves.
Danniella Westbrook confirms tragic miscarriage
Sore feet, needlework and make-up touch-ups! Virgin America flight attendant shares candid photographs capturing life behind-the-scenes at 30,000 feet Didn't want you here anyway! Trump WITHDRAWS invitation to NBA champions Golden State Warriors to visit the White House after star player Steph Curry said he didn't want to go North Korea is rocked by 3.4 magnitude earthquake that China claims is an 'explosion', hours after 'rabid dog' Trump mocked 'madman' Kim - but South Korea claims tremor was natural Trump slams John McCain in early morning Twitter rant, accusing him of breaking promises and betraying Republican colleagues after maverick Senator said he would oppose Obamacare repeal bill AGAIN Couple are arrested by ICE agents moments before infant's surgery in Texas hospital: Family was followed and mom was ordered to keep the door open as she breastfed her sick son 'Get that son of a ... (more)
Last-ditch Obamacare repeal would be poison
Last-ditch Obamacare repeal would be poison Graham-Cassidy is another cynical effort that would deny health insurance to millions Check out this story on dailyworld.com: U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., likens President Donald Trump's management style to the former owner of the New York Yankees after a meeting with veterans at the LITE Center in Lafayette on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Given up as a lost cause this summer, the Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare is back, this time in the form of a last-ditch effort led by GOP Sens. Lindsey Graham, Bill Cassidy, Dean Heller and Ron Johnson.
Castro, Inc. still seeking donations to its bank account
She asked for hurricane relief donations to be sent to her family's bank account, and was lightly slapped on the wrist by Facebook. Facebook restored her shameless plea almost immediately, and the Booger Princess claimed that her slap on the wrist had been a mistake made by some insolent doofus.
21 States Were Subjected to Russian Hacker Attacks During the US Elections
Wisconsin, Ohio, California and 10 other states said on Friday they were among 21 states that Russian government hackers targeted in an effort to sway the 2016 presidential election in favor of Donald Trump though no votes were changed. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed it had notified the states of the activity but declined to identify them.
The Latest: Trump aiming to try to sway GOP health holdouts
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., walks to the Senate chamber for a vote, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.
Trump Slams McCain for Opposing Latest Republican Attempt to Overhaul Health Care
President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in support of Sen. Luther Strange, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Huntsville, Alabama.
FEMA tweets wrong number, directs…
Rough seas are seen around a house in the Florida Keys as winds and rain from the outer bands of Hurricane Irma arrive in Islamorada, Florida on September 9, 2017. The number of people in the US state of Florida under orders to evacuate in the face of approaching Hurricane Irma has climbed to 6.3 million, authorities said.
John McCain deals blow to – Obamacare’ repeal plan
US Senator John McCain has declared his opposition to the last-ditch effort to repeal and replace "Obamacare", dealing a likely death blow to the legislation and, perhaps, to the Republican Party's years of vows to kill the programme. It was the second time in three months 81-year-old Mr McCain emerged as the destroyer of his party's signature promise to voters.
Schools revisit Title IX policies
Arkansas universities are reviewing campus policies after the U.S. Department of Education released temporary guidelines Friday on how colleges should respond to sexual misconduct. The federal agency's interim guidance followed through on a pledge Education Secretary Betsy DeVos made Sept.