Alan Snel, a longtime Florida bicycle advocate, is in a Fort Pierce intensive care unit after a motorist hit him from behind while he was riding his bike Tuesday. A former reporter with the Tampa Tribune , Snel co-founded the Seminole Heights Bicycle Club.
Day: March 8, 2017
Vice president touts choice in Obamacare replacement bill
Vice President Mike Pence says a bill put forth by congressional Republicans earlier this week is “the beginning of the end of Obamacare.” “When you think about the burden that Obamacare has placed on American families and American businesses since it was signed into law in 2010, this represents a historic opportunity for President Trump, our administration and the Congress to keep a promise to the American people,” the vice president said Wednesday as he spoke live with WOOD-TV political reporter Rick Albin from Washington, D.C. Pence said the plan would “lower the cost of health insurance by giving the American people more choices, including buying health insurance across state lines.”
EPA head stacks agency with climate change skeptics
Days after the Senate confirmed him as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt appeared at the Conservative Political Action Conference and was asked about addressing a group that probably wanted to eliminate his agency. “I think it’s justified,” he responded, to cheers.
Trey Gowdy: Only Trump or DOJ Can Release Any Wiretap Data
No evidence has been released to support President Donald Trump’s claims he was wiretapped by his predecessor, because either “there is no evidence, or it could be a judicial matter,” Rep. Trey Gowdy said Wednesday. “It could be that it’s under seal” with the secret court created by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the South Carolina Republican told Anderson Cooper on CNN .
Trump Courts Cruz in WH Dinner to Help Grease AHCA
President Donald Trump appears to be courting former foe Sen. Ted Cruz, hoping the Texas conservative can rally support for the GOP House leadership’s healthcare plan. The president and first lady Melania Trump hosted Cruz, his wife Heidi, and their two daughters for dinner at the White House on Wednesday night a family friendly event that is a stark contrast to the bitter clashes between Trump and Cruz during their primary presidential race.
Illegals Crossing Border Drop 40 Percent
The number of illegal immigrants crossing into the United States from Mexico declined by 40 percent from January to February, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said on Wednesday. The downturn came after President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20 vowing to deport many of the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States.
New Lupus Medical Research Program Included in Appropriations Bill…
Demonstrates the Power of Patient Advocacy NEW YORK, NY — Lupus patients will have a new medical research program at work for them in the future if Bill H.R. 1301 passed today by the House of Representatives becomes law. The House approved the Fiscal 2017 Defense Appropriations Conference Report which designates $5 million for new peer-reviewed lupus research under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program operated by the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command in Ft.
The 2017 Dirty Dozen: Strawberries, Spinach Top EWG’s List of Pesticides in Produce
Strawberries remain at the top of the Dirty Dozena list of the EWG Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Producea , with spinach jumping to second place in the annual ranking of conventionally grown produce with the most pesticide residues. EWG’s analysis of tests by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that nearly 70 percent of samples of 48 types of conventional produce were contaminated with residues of one or more pesticides.
Ryan disappoints his friends with Obamacare replacement bill
Exclusive – Sen. Rand Paul on Paul Ryan’s Obamacare Lite : Speaker ‘Trying to Pull the Wool Over the Eyes of the President’ – Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), a top conservative in the U.S. Senate, unloaded on House Speaker Paul Ryan’s Obamacare 2.0 replacement plan – that does not repeal Obamacare
10 Things to Know for Thursday
House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis. speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee Headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, as the GOP works on its long-awaited plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Trump SEC Pick Made Millions Representing Banks, Hedge Funds
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission has earned $7.62 million since 2015 representing some of Wall Street’s biggest firms, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management, according to a federal disclosure form. Jay Clayton, the Sullivan & Cromwell partner tapped by Trump, outlined his clients — and his potential conflicts — in a filing to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics that he signed in January.
Trump, Democrats Look For Common Ground On Drug Prices
For years, congressional Democrats have tried to pass legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices for millions of beneficiaries. On Wednesday, U.S. Reps.
Trump will push Obamacare repeal by sending out his top salesman: Himself
President Donald Trump plans a “full-court press” as he begins an uphill battle to sell the Republicans’ long-awaited bill to repeal the landmark 2010 health care law. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Cabinet secretaries and other administration officials plan to travel the nation and give interviews to local radio and television stations to promote the bill, which was introduced this week.
Utah-Mexico trade relations at critical stage, analyst says
Utah’s ongoing trade relationship with Mexico is at a critical point as the new White House administration’s commerce policies begin to take shape, a local expert contends. Speaking to an audience of business leaders Wednesday in downtown Salt Lake City, Derek Miller – president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah – said Utah stands to lose millions of dollars if President Donald Trump decides to reduce trade with our nation’s neighbor to the south.
Equal pay rights for women expanded by Washington House – Wed, 08 Mar 2017 PST
Supporters of changes to the Equal Pay Act, many of them dressed in red to mark International Women’s Day, pose for a photo at the House Rostrum after the bill passed Wednesday. House Bill 1506 , which makes changes to the state’s Equal Pay Act, was sent to the Senate on a 61-36 vote.
Source: Jon Huntsman offered job of ambassador to Russia – Wed, 08 Mar 2017 PST
President Donald Trump has offered former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman the position as U.S. ambassador to Russia, a high-profile and sensitive post amid investigations into the contacts between Russian officials and the Trump campaign. Trump made the offer to Huntsman earlier this week, according to a White House official not authorized to discuss the move publicly until it is announced.
Trump said no longer likes WikiLeaks, has long feared wiretaps
When WikiLeaks published the hacked emails of Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager last year, then-candidate Donald Trump had one thing to say: “I love WikiLeaks.” But there wasn’t a lot of love from the Trump administration Wednesday, after WikiLeaks published thousands of documents described as secret files about CIA hacking tools.
US to expand mental health care for some veterans
REUTERS: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said on Wednesday that it intends to expand mental health care to former service members with other-than-honorable administrative discharges. As part of the proposal, former OTH service members will be able to seek treatment at a VA emergency department, Vet Center or contact Veterans Crisis Line, the department said in a statement.
Chicago tries to learn from New York crime fighting success
Even before President Trump tweeted a threat to send “in the Feds” to curb Chicago’s gun violence, he was saying on the campaign trail that there was a simple solution to the bloodshed: police should get tougher.
Chicago tries to learn from New York crime fighting success
Even before President Trump tweeted a threat to send “in the Feds” to curb Chicago’s gun violence, he was saying on the campaign trail that there was a simple solution to the bloodshed: police should get tougher.
Three suspects apprehended following robbery of Enterprise Bank in Blackville
Blackville Police Chief John Holston and an FBI agent enter the Enterprise Bank in Blackville after three armed suspects tied up bank employees and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. According to Blackville Police Chief John Holston, “Three masked individuals entered the Enterprise Bank at 227 Main Street around 9:05 a.m., armed with handguns.”
Three suspects apprehended following robbery of Enterprise Bank in Blackville
Blackville Police Chief John Holston and an FBI agent enter the Enterprise Bank in Blackville after three armed suspects tied up bank employees and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. According to Blackville Police Chief John Holston, “Three masked individuals entered the Enterprise Bank at 227 Main Street around 9:05 a.m., armed with handguns.”
The Latest: Democrats say Trump likes drug cost proposal
Two House Democrats say President Donald Trump was “enthusiastic” about their proposal to address the high cost of prescription drugs.
New Poll Shows That Melania Trump’s Popularity Is On The Rise
According to the results of a new CNN/ORC poll, 52 percent of Americans have a favorable opinion of the first lady, which is 16 percent higher than it was on the day that Donald Trump was sworn in, while 32 percent of voters view her unfavorably. Her approval rating dipped down to 24 percent in February, but now that Melania has made several appearances with her husband and at the White House, it seems to be on the rise.
Anti-Fracking Activist Sentenced To Jail On 13 Counts Of Voter Fraud In Ohio
An Ohio-based environmentalist whose group once accused energy companies of election fraud was sentenced this week on charges she falsified voter registrations. Rebecca Hammonds, an activist with Ohio Organizing Collaborative , a wealthy anti-fracking grassroots organization, was sentenced to 180 days in jail Monday after pleading guilty to 13 felony counts of election fraud in January.
Anti-Fracking Activist Sentenced To Jail On 13 Counts Of Voter Fraud In Ohio
An Ohio-based environmentalist whose group once accused energy companies of election fraud was sentenced this week on charges she falsified voter registrations. Rebecca Hammonds, an activist with Ohio Organizing Collaborative , a wealthy anti-fracking grassroots organization, was sentenced to 180 days in jail Monday after pleading guilty to 13 felony counts of election fraud in January.
If The Genders Were Switched, Would People Like Donald Trump More And Hillary Clinton Less?
If the 2008 and 2016 elections taught us nothing else, they taught us that Americans just don’t like Hillary Clinton. She will never hold another elected office in her life, and in retrospect it’s pretty weird that she ever did.
If The Genders Were Switched, Would People Like Donald Trump More And Hillary Clinton Less?
If the 2008 and 2016 elections taught us nothing else, they taught us that Americans just don’t like Hillary Clinton. She will never hold another elected office in her life, and in retrospect it’s pretty weird that she ever did.
The Guardian’s Flawed Hit Piece On Sessions’ Record As a U.S. Attorney
The Guardian attacked Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ record when he served as a U.S. attorney in Alabama in an article published Saturday that was missing important details. The article – ” ‘Gun for hire’: how Jeff Sessions used his prosecuting power to target Democrats ” – alleged that Sessions used his power as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama to go after local Democratic politicians.
The Guardian’s Flawed Hit Piece On Sessions’ Record As a U.S. Attorney
The Guardian attacked Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ record when he served as a U.S. attorney in Alabama in an article published Saturday that was missing important details. The article – ” ‘Gun for hire’: how Jeff Sessions used his prosecuting power to target Democrats ” – alleged that Sessions used his power as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama to go after local Democratic politicians.
LinkedIn Report: America Sees 1.4% Jump In Hiring
A recent LinkedIn report revealed that employers hired 1.4 percent more workers in February 2017 than they did in February 2016, CNBC confirmed Wednesday. While the report indicated jobs growth slowed down in February from January, year-over-year hiring continued to improve.
A Lesson On Russia For Trump
“I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma: but perhaps there is a key.
Trump’s Plan For ISIS Poised To Put Marines 20 Miles From ISIS Capital
Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fire a M252A2 81mm mortar system at Range 106 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-17, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which provides all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force.
Trump’s Plan For ISIS Poised To Put Marines 20 Miles From ISIS Capital
Marines assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, fire a M252A2 81mm mortar system at Range 106 during Integrated Training Exercise 2-17, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms exercise which provides all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force an opportunity to utilize capabilities during large scale missions to become a more ready fighting force.
There Are Many Reasons To Use A Scope, Especially If You Are An Outdoors Person
I can think of many reasons you might need a scope . Maybe you’re a hunter. Maybe you’re a hiker.
Hawaii Challenges Trump’s Refugee Order, Takes No Refugees
Hawaii filed a challenge in federal court to President Donald Trump’s new executive order on refugee and migrant entry to the U.S. Wednesday, though the state has a dismal track record on refugee resettlement. “If a new order still discriminates against persons based upon national origins, violates our nation’s freedom of religion, or otherwise violates the Constitution, the State of Hawaii and its people must oppose it,” state Attorney General Doug Chin said, in advance of the second order’s promulgation.
Hawaii Challenges Trump’s Refugee Order, Takes No Refugees
Hawaii filed a challenge in federal court to President Donald Trump’s new executive order on refugee and migrant entry to the U.S. Wednesday, though the state has a dismal track record on refugee resettlement. “If a new order still discriminates against persons based upon national origins, violates our nation’s freedom of religion, or otherwise violates the Constitution, the State of Hawaii and its people must oppose it,” state Attorney General Doug Chin said, in advance of the second order’s promulgation.
COULTER: ‘Immigrant Privilege’ Drives Child Rape Epidemic
Before breathing a sigh of relief that, unlike Western Europe, we don’t have Muslim rapists pouring into our country, recall that we have Mexican rapists pouring into our country. Almost all peasant cultures are brimming with rapists, pederasts and child abusers.
Schools Closed For ‘Day Without A Woman’ Protests Affecting Parents of Young Children
While International Women’s Day has earned many supporters around the world, some parents aren’t happy with schools closing because of the related “Day Without A Woman” protest. Districts across the United States have canceled classes because of teachers who are participating in the protests, in which female employees stay home for the day to show the importance of women in the workplace.
Trump news today: What you need to know on March 8
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with pharmaceutical industry representatives at the White House in Washington, U.S. on January 31, 2017. U.S. President Donald Trump meets with pharmaceutical industry representatives at the White House in Washington, U.S. on January 31, 2017.