Day: March 3, 2017

California high-speed rail ready to lay some track

After years of prep work, Gov. Jerry Brown’s finance department decided Friday that California’s $64 billion high-speed rail project is ready to lay some track. The administration approved the rail authority’s request to spend $2.6 billion on work in the Central Valley.

Climate, other programs get deep cuts in EPA budget proposal

The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Under the tentative plan from the Office of Management and Budget, the agency’s funding would be reduced by roughly 25 percent and about 3,000 jobs would be cut, about 19 percent of the agency’s staff.

Donald Trump

President Donald Trump, center, salutes the U.S. Air Force security detail at Orlando International Airport during his arrival to visit to St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Fla., on March 3, 2017. President Donald Trump, center, salutes the U.S. Air Force security detail at Orlando International Airport during his arrival to visit to St. Andrew Catholic School in Orlando, Fla., on March 3, 2017.

Hillary Clinton photographed appearing to read news of Mike Pencea s email scandal

For critics of President Donald Trump’s administration and supporters of former Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, the image was all too ironic: Clinton on a plane, looking down with apparent interest at a copy of USA Today, with the news of Vice President Mike Pence’s use of a personal email splashed across the top banner. You guys, my friend is on the same plane as Hillary Clinton.

Nolan hears ACA repeal concerns32 min ago

Nathan Moracco , assistant commissioner of Health Care at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, speaks as Head of the Lakes United Way president Matt Hunter and Sarah Wovcha with Children’s Health Services listens during a healthcare forum organized by the Head of the Lakes United Way in the Underground at the Depot in Duluth on Friday … (more)

UFC 209: Tyron Woodley v Stephen Thompson 2

“Duke was the missing piece; he was the one element that tied everything together that I was missing”, said Woodley . On Saturday, he’ll headline UFC 209 at the T-Mobile Arena against Thompson in a fight that should provide an indication of whether all the attention he’s received – both positive and negative – has translated into making Woodley a fighter fans want to watch.

Russian contacts haunt Trump team

Two days after the presidential election, a Russian official speaking to a reporter in Moscow offered a surprising acknowledgment: The Kremlin had been in contact with Donald Trump ‘s campaign. The claim, coming amid allegations that Russia had interfered with the election, was met with an immediate no-wiggle-room, blanket denial from Trump’s spokeswoman.

How the US press reacted to Trump’s Congress speech

In his address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, Trump used the word “America” – or a variant – more than 70 times . Obama averaged 52.4 million viewers during his first address to the joint Congress as the USA was struggling under the recession- about 17% more than what Trump received on Tuesday, according to The Hollywood Reporter .

C&L’s Late Nite Music Club With Damaged Bug

Musician Jon Dwyer has to be one of those guys who never rests. From his former bands such as the Coach Whips and the Hospitals to his most famous and main vehicle these days, Thee Oh Sees, it seems he doesn’t have a new record out, he is working on one.

Blue vs. Grey

Okay, this country is in the biggest divide since the Civil War. So, how would the sides be divided today? Who would claim to be the blue on issues, who would navigate to the grey? States Rights: Both the right and left wings of society have claims on this one.

a ‘faggot’

Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But… At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the… Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that… “I was going to have a few comments on the other Democratic presidential candidate, John Edwards, but it turns out you have to go into rehab if you use the word ‘faggot’ – so… Kind of at an impasse.

Dead Tree Media Columnist Mary Sanchez Stands Up For Equal Right Amendment

More talking points straight from the Democratic National Committee playbook and a not so surprising endorsement of this progressive middle-class-white-lady battle cry. To be fair, upper-middle-class white ladies are some of the most generous souls out there and if this will help them move on from the silly pink hats and pouting over Hillary Clinton’s defeat .

High Impact Stories

Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But… At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the… Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that… Yesterday 179 Kogs posted 225 stories of which 210 were recommended at least once by a cadre of 2176 recommending readers; 123 stories were recommended by 10 or more readers, 69 by 30 or more, and 38 by 100 or more.

5 critical questions Trump needs to answer about the Russian ambassador’s covert trip to Trump Tower

Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But… At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the… Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that… On the heels of the news that Attorney General Jeff Sessions twice met with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak leading up to the election-and so did a number of other key advisers -the New York Times followed up with this huge development: that Mr. Kushner had met with Mr. Kislyak at Trump Tower in December.

‘He wanted more than gossip’: NYT reporter on Russian ambassador’s talks with Trump associates

A Friday New York Times profile of Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the United States, illuminates the longtime diplomat as not only socially savvy and eager to network, but also unwavering in his dedication to his home country and its president, Vladimir Putin . Peter Baker, the New York Times’ chief White House correspondent and co-author of the profile, joined Yahoo News Now on Friday to discuss Kislyak, who has been in the spotlight following revelations of his communications with various members of the Trump campaign and administration.

Most House bills die on unrecorded votes

During the recently concluded legislative session, three bills to increase the minimum wage in Virginia died in the House Labor and Commerce Committee. Want to know who voted for or against the measures? Sorry; the votes went unrecorded.

Governor vetoes immigration-related bill

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The Latest: AOL emails among records Gov. Pence kept private

Vice President Mike Pence pauses while speaking before administering the oath of office to Energy Secretary Rick Perry, left, Thursday, March 2, 2017, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. Vice President Mike Pence pauses while speaking before administering the oath of office to Energy Secretary Rick Perry, left, Thursday, March 2, 2017, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington.

Mexican sewage spill flares US noses and tempers

Coronado and Imperial Beach waters remain closed to swimmers and surfers Wednesday after more than 140 million gallons of… . A sign warns of sewage contaminated ocean waters on a beach in front of the iconic Hotel del Coronado on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Coronado, Calif.

Environmental programs face deep cuts under budget proposal

The Trump administration would slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency budget proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Under the tentative plan from the Office of Management and Budget, the agency’s funding would be reduced by roughly 25 percent and about 3,000 jobs would be cut, about 19 percent of the agency’s staff.

The scary guys around the president: Larry Wilson

Six weeks in, the fellow in the White House opted for a short break from manic phase, knowing that doing so would make him look suddenly normal, in a manner of speaking. So he read the speech to Congress as it was written for him, not repeating random words for emphasis at the end of a line more than a dozen or so times.

Chance the Rapper, Illinois governor discuss school funding

Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper has used a meeting with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to press for immediate funding for Chicago Public Schools Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper meets with reporters at the Thompson Center in Chicago after a meeting with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday, March 3, 2017. CHICAGO – Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper used a Friday sit-down with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to press for immediate funding for cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools, but said he left “flustered” over “vague answers.”

Separating children from their mothers at the border to stop immigration? Okay with Trump

Donald Trump has won the presidency after narrowly carrying a few states to put him above 270 electoral votes. But… At his Senate confirmation hearing, Attorney General Jeff Sessions lied under oath that he had never had contact with the… Despite promising to release his tax returns in a televised debate with Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump continues to show that… Its no wonder undocumented parents are leaving the US to try to enter Canada.

Interior Sec. Zinke promises review of coal leasing program

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke on Friday promised a comprehensive review of the federal coal leasing program, even as President Donald Trump moves to do away with a moratorium on coal leases on public lands. Trump, who has vowed to revitalize the slumping coal industry, is expected to issue an executive order any day now abandoning the moratorium on new coal leases imposed under the Obama administration.

Groups coming together for ‘Irish holy season’ with Mass, dedications

Local Irish group leaders planning Saturday’s events, From left, Dennis Keenan, Kevin Meara, 2017 parade Grand Marshal Tom O’Reilly, Sean Pender and Tom Flanagan. TRENTON — The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Trenton may have been canceled earlier this year, but nearly a dozen Irish heritage groups are coming together Saturday to continue traditions that were part of the former parade.

DC Court Rules in Favor of Wyoming Wolf Delisting

The Washington DC Court of Appeals issued a ruling in favor of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service , State of Wyoming, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and others regarding the delisting of wolves from the Endangered Species List in Wyoming. This case, originally filed in November of 2012, involved a challenge to the FWS delisting of wolves in Wyoming.

Backlash greets Trump proposal to gut Great Lakes cleanup funding

A hydraulic dredge gathers mill debris from Muskegon Lake, a Great Lakes Area of Concern watershed cleanup project funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Drastic proposed cuts to Environmental Protection Agency funding that pays for Great Lakes pollution cleanup are not sitting well with environmental groups, Great Lakes mayors and members of both parties on Capitol Hill.

Lawyers try to delay ‘all-American’ Argentine’s deportation

Daniela Vargas, whose father and brother were picked up during a recent immigration raid of undocumented immigrants listens as speakers discuss the series of raids that also picked up other undocumented immigrants across th… The Mexican government is beefing up its aid to migrants in the U.S. through the creation of 50 legal assistance centers in response to President Donald Trump’s measures to curb illegal immigration. The Mexican government is beefing up its aid to migrants in the U.S. through the creation of 50 legal assistance centers in response to President Donald Trump’s measures to curb illegal immigration.

Boise River Flows Increasing to Flood Stage

The Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are again increasing flows from Lucky Peak Dam because of above-normal winter precipitation in the Boise River drainage. Beginning March 6, flows through the City of Boise will increase incrementally 250 cubic feet per second per day to reach approximately 7,000 cfs, which is flood stage, on Tuesday, March 7. These releases are necessary to help reduce the risk of increased flooding later in the spring, which can happen with rapidly melting snow and seasonal precipitation.

What Happens To U.S. Citizen Kids After Their Only Parent Is Deported?

On Thursday morning, Juan Carlos Fomperosa Garcia showed up for a meeting at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Phoenix office. The 44-year-old construction worker brought along his daughter, Yennifer Sanchez, 23, thinking that he’d be done soon and they’d be able to start planning for his son’s 17th birthday dinner that night.

Trottenberg: Safer 111th Street “Tremendously Important” But Let’s See How CB 4 Votes

Days after a member of Queens Community Board 4 said a protected bike lane on 111th Street won’t be necessary because undocumented immigrants will be deported , Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg called the project “tremendously important” but stopped short of saying the city will definitely proceed with it. Longtime CB 4 member Ann Pfoser Darby said at a meeting on Tuesday that immigrants living in Corona will be sent “back home,” making bike lanes superfluous, and later doubled-down on her statement .