In talking about the current American President to students? How does a teacher explain that Donald Trump operates in an Alternate Reality where he doesn't tell the truth, follow the rules or care about ALL Americans that he swore he would take care of.... The chief … [Read more...] about How Trump is changing K-12 education in America….
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The Trump shutdown set to spread across more government services….
The President who said 'Enjoy the Ride' is spoiling the lives of more and more governmental agencies and their workers.... The two-week-old partial government shutdown could significantly reduce food stamps for nearly 40 million Americans and freeze or delay more than $140 … [Read more...] about The Trump shutdown set to spread across more government services….
Members of Congress that are withholding or donating their salaries during the shutdown…Updated
Update.... The number has climbed to 71 at of 1/10/19.... ... As federal employees brace themselves for their first missed paychecks on Friday, some members of Congress have decided to join them in a show of solidarity and refuse their paychecks. So far, 71 members of … [Read more...] about Members of Congress that are withholding or donating their salaries during the shutdown…Updated
Mueller Grand Jury gets more time…..
His Grand Jury that has been sitting for over a year in Wash. D.C. could be extended up to 6 months..... Anybody who thinks Mueller is wrapping up doesn't know what they are talking about... Special counsel Robert Mueller’s Washington-based grand jury has been granted an … [Read more...] about Mueller Grand Jury gets more time…..
Post Office Mail delivery prices going up come February ….
The .50 cent stamp price is going up to .55 cents as of January 27th.... Current Forever Stamps will be valued at the new rate...... The 10% rate hike will also apply to Priority mail.... The United States Postal Service announced that the cost of its Forever stamps … [Read more...] about Post Office Mail delivery prices going up come February ….
It’s Nancy Pelosi’s House…Not the Progressives…..
Despite all the media attention for rookie US House member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others? The Speaker, Nancy Pelosi is in charge.... Of course she will be responsive to her caucus members.... But the new lawmakers will have to do what the old lawmakers have … [Read more...] about It’s Nancy Pelosi’s House…Not the Progressives…..
Apple Faces Second Class Action Lawsuit Threat for Failing to Warn Investors About Slowing iPhone Demand…
It just gets worst by the day for American iconic computer/cell phone company .... New York-based law firm Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman has announced it is investigating whether Apple and certain executives violated U.S. federal securities laws after the company lowered … [Read more...] about Apple Faces Second Class Action Lawsuit Threat for Failing to Warn Investors About Slowing iPhone Demand…
House passes Democratic rules changes despite some progressive’s wishes…
New Democratic members of Congress are in for a rude awaking.... The parties lawmakers os a whole? Aren't left leaners.... Congressional members during the first session of the 116th Congress Thursday. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The House on … [Read more...] about House passes Democratic rules changes despite some progressive’s wishes…