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fromAxios
2 months ago
SF politics

Centrist Democrats push for softer constraints on Trump's war powers in Iran

fromAxios
2 months ago
SF politics

Centrist Democrats push for softer constraints on Trump's war powers in Iran

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Washington DC
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Bright Lights, Big Problem

Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez brought attention to excessive LED headlight brightness as a safety and driving comfort issue, proposing legislative action to address the problem.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Delta CEO slams Washington over unpaid TSA agents, says front-line workers are being used as 'political chips' | Fortune

Delta's CEO and other airline leaders demand Congress end the government shutdown and pay TSA agents, citing operational disruptions and public support for compensation during the crisis.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Senate passes bill to make housing more affordable, with no indication House or Trump will approve it | Fortune

The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill 89-10 to reduce regulations, limit corporate investors, and expand affordable housing funding, though House passage and presidential approval remain uncertain.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Iran war is bringing a new wave of pressure onto prediction markets

Nobody should be making bets on if the United States is going to war, or what words President Trump is going to use in his speech. Those are fundamentally corrupt markets, because there are people on the inside who know the answer, and it perverts the decision-making process.
US politics
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Public health
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Even with the government open, millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket

Health insurance premiums could rise by an average of 75% in 2026 as enhanced ACA subsidies expire, increasing costs for low- and middle-income households.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Video: Opinion | Why Won't Congress Use Its Power?

Five Senate Republicans joined Democrats to block Trump's tariffs, demonstrating congressional power not applied to hunger, rising health costs, undeclared wars, or agency abuses.
California
fromKqed
10 months ago

Cleaning Up Smog Is Suddenly Much Harder. Reined In by Trump, What Will California Do Next? | KQED

Congress repealed waivers on zero-emission rules, prompting California's lawsuit claiming unlawful action.
fromFortune
10 months ago

Social Security is set to dry up even sooner than expected-and younger generations will pay the price

The Social Security retirement trust fund is projected to run short of funds by 2033, earlier than previously expected, raising concerns for younger workers.
Retirement
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

NY Congressmembers push for more funding to protect houses of worship and nonprofits from terror attacks

Lawmakers seek robust funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to enhance safety for vulnerable communities.
NYC politics
fromqns.com
11 months ago

Velazquez, NYC delegation call for end to SkyHop labor dispute affecting major airports QNS

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez and colleagues urge SkyHop to negotiate with striking NYC airport drivers for fair treatment.
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