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Cotton, Klobuchar propose antitrust bill to block tech mergers, acquisitions

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A proposal to prevent large technology companies like Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook from acquiring competitors has gained bipartisan support in the Senate. Sens. Tom Cotton, Arkansas Republican, and Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, introduced the Platform Competition and Opportunity Act to create a presumption against mergers and acquisitions by large tech companies. The bill would require certain tech firms to … Continued

Biden admin considering shutting down another pipeline, drawing criticism and dire warnings as winter nears

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The Biden administration is reportedly weighing the potential market consequences of shutting down an oil pipeline in Michigan, drawing criticism from opponents. Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, Biden’s energy secretary, predicted Sunday that heating prices will rise this winter regardless of the Biden administration’s decision on the pipeline. “Yeah, this is going to happen. It … Continued

Senate GOP worries Trump could derail bid for majority 

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GOP senators are worried that former President Trump could thwart their hopes of winning back the Senate majority next year with his support for controversial primary candidates who they fear could turn away women voters…. (Excerpts from the The Hill)

Republicans Rescue Biden’s Agenda 

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The press is full of triumphant accounts of how Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Biden saved their party, the country, and maybe the future of mankind by passing the $1 trillion infrastructure bill through the House late Friday night. It’s more accurate to say their divided party was rescued by 13 Republicans who voted with … Continued

GOP Reps push for honorable discharge for Marine who criticized chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

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Four Republican Congressmen have called for the “honorable discharge” of Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller who was court-martialed for criticizing the Biden administration’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. In a letter to the Secretary of the Navy Friday, Texas GOP Reps. Louie Gohmert and Randy Weber, along with Florida Reps. Daniel Webster and Bill Posey asked that Scheller’s “valorous service … Continued

Biden hails ‘long overdue’ infrastructure bill after it passes House with GOP votes: ‘Just getting started’

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President Biden on Saturday hailed the passing of what he called a “long overdue” infrastructure bill after it passed the House with Republican votes a day earlier — and said “we’re just getting started.” “Folks, yesterday I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to suggest that we took a monumental step forward as a nation,” a clearly delighted Biden … Continued

PETA calls for Dr. Fauci to resign: ‘Our position is clear’

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The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals said that the National Institutes of Health leadership should resign, including Dr. Anthony Fauci. “Our position is clear. ALL those in leadership at NIH, including Fauci, should resign,” PETA tweeted on Friday afternoon. The tweet comes after a White Coat Waste report claimed that more than $400,000 in taxpayer funding … Continued

Pessimistic Outlook for the National Economy

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As the growth of the U.S. economy slows, prices increase, and supply chain issues persist, 65% percent of Americans consider the national economy to be in poor condition.  And nearly half expect the national economic situation to get even worse next year. However, Americans’ views of their own finances have remained consistent throughout the pandemic. … Continued

Hopes rise for US jobs growth after slowdown in recovery

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Economists expect US jobs growth to have picked up after two straight months of disappointing gains, as Covid-related concerns that have kept workers on the sidelines ease further. According to a consensus forecast compiled by Bloomberg, employers in the world’s largest economy are expected to have added 450,000 jobs in October, more than double the … Continued

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