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Congressman and DNC Asst. Chair Keith Ellison did win the Minnesota Attorney General job…

December 9, 2018 By jamesb

It's been a month since the 2018 midterms and it's easy to forget some of the election races that ran below the radar.... He's one we wanted to let you know about... Congressman Keith Ellison gave up a safe seat in Congress to run for the office. Throughout the campaign, … [Read more...] about Congressman and DNC Asst. Chair Keith Ellison did win the Minnesota Attorney General job…

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: 2018 Midterm elections, Congressman Keith Ellison, Democrats, DNC/Democratic National Committee, Minnesota Attorney General, Politics

North Carolina and Virginia Face Major Winter Storm with Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain

December 9, 2018 By jamesb

It seems to to be an unusually cold late fall this year.... A storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across a wide swath of the South has millions of people in its path, raising the threat of immobilizing snowfalls, icy roads and possible power … [Read more...] about North Carolina and Virginia Face Major Winter Storm with Snow, Sleet, Freezing Rain

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, the Economy Tagged With: ICE, North Carolina, rain, Sleet, Snow, Southern States, Virginia, Weather

Joe Biden plays to sold out crowd in Bernie Sanders territory….

December 9, 2018 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: “Promise Me, 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination, and Purpose", Book Tours, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, Joe Biden, Politics, Polling

Nick Ayers turns down Trump Chief of Staff job….

December 9, 2018 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Meadows, Mnuchin, Nick Ayers, Trump Admin, Trump Chief of State

2018 was a record year for school gun violence….

December 9, 2018 By jamesb

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….

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Minimum wage laws add $68 billion per year in worker pay since 2012

December 9, 2018 By jamesb

...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

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Minimum Wage increases

Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly done….

December 8, 2018 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Donald Trump, John Kelly, Nick Ayers, Trump Admin, Trump Chief of Staff

Trump EPA to water down Obama Admin Water protection rules….

December 8, 2018 By jamesb

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….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Obama admin water rules, Trump Admin

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