Biden is finishing up a national book selling tour.... He was up in Vermont....You know...Bernie Sanders land? Didn't matter.... Biden sold out the house.... Oh, and he's still leading the early polling for the 2020 Democratic Presidential … [Read more...] about Joe Biden plays to sold out crowd in Bernie Sanders territory….
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Nick Ayers turns down Trump Chief of Staff job….
Interesting..... My original post on this had someone quote Trump as saying Ayers HAD the job.... Not a good look for Trump.... Smart move for Ayers who is leaving the government period.... Trump now has to go looking again for someone who would want to step into a … [Read more...] about Nick Ayers turns down Trump Chief of Staff job….
2018 was a record year for school gun violence….
And it will continue even as schools seek to 'harden' their facilities with fencing and some even with armed guards.... There have been a record 94 incidents of gun violence in schools across the United States in 2018 — a nearly 60% jump from the previous high set in 2006, … [Read more...] about 2018 was a record year for school gun violence….
Minimum wage laws add $68 billion per year in worker pay since 2012
...from Axios.... A new report from the National Employment Law Project does a deep quantitative dive into the various minimum-wage laws that have been passed in recent years. Every percentage point that the minimum wage goes up corresponds to an overall pay rise for workers … [Read more...] about Minimum wage laws add $68 billion per year in worker pay since 2012
Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly done….
He will be replaced by Vice President Pence 's Chief of Staff Nick Ayers.... President Trump told reporters at the White House that Chief of Staff John Kelly will leave the administration at the end of the year. “Appreciate his service very much,” Trump said, adding that he … [Read more...] about Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly done….
Trump EPA to water down Obama Admin Water protection rules….
In getting elected Donald Trump has pledged to drastically cut back federal rules and regulations which IS a basic for Republicans efforts to shrink government oversight.... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to unveil a new proposal that would roll back major … [Read more...] about Trump EPA to water down Obama Admin Water protection rules….
Trump Golf Club undocumented housekeepers allege a “toxic” work environment…
They are calling for investigations by local and Federal officials ..... Ouch!?... “While working at Donald Trump’s estate in Bedminster and interacting with the President and his immediate family, my clients and others were repeatedly subjected to abuse, called … [Read more...] about Trump Golf Club undocumented housekeepers allege a “toxic” work environment…
There will be NO cut in American arms sales to Saudi Arabia….
One should take notice of the ongoing media narrative about Congressional lawmakers against the actions of the Saudi prince involving the Washington Post journalist... The first noise was about cutting arms sale to the kingdom.... That has ceased.... The second noise was … [Read more...] about There will be NO cut in American arms sales to Saudi Arabia….