The place is in a dire economic and humanitarian situation.... As with other countries America has fought against... Is it time to help them out now? The Biden administration on Wednesday took steps to ease the pressure that sanctions on the Taliban are having on … [Read more...] about US moves to drop some Afghanistan Taliban Government sanctions….
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Democrats path forward into 2022…..
Politicalwire.... How Democrats Can Turn Things Around James Carville to The Atlantic: “First of all, 2021 is the greatest story never told. In terms of job creation, in terms of hourly employees having some power over their lives, it’s been a remarkable year. We … [Read more...] about Democrats path forward into 2022…..
Democrats get the votes…Republicans have the system….
A Very good piece on the fact that President Biden's Build Back Better IS supported by a majority of Americans.... But? The American political system actually works AGAINST that majority... That a single US Senator could stop TRILLIONS in tax money going back to those … [Read more...] about Democrats get the votes…Republicans have the system….
Senator Manchin will NOT support the Biden ‘Build Back Better’ Spending Bill….
On a Fox Cable News show the Democratic US Senator from West Virginia's comment would mean that the second part of President Biden's going BIG effort and ALL the Democratic add on's (Progressives wish list) are just NOT gonna happen... This IS a YUGE blow against Manchin's … [Read more...] about Senator Manchin will NOT support the Biden ‘Build Back Better’ Spending Bill….
Biden admin is done with student loan pause ….
President Biden has been steadfast in not going any further than a $10,000 across the board forgiveness pledge... The pandemic 2 year pause will be over in Feb. Biden has come under withering political pressure to forgive more and continue the pause... So far... He's … [Read more...] about Biden admin is done with student loan pause ….
Latest Federal Appeals Court reinstates Biden Virus Mandate….
Two things.... One.... The Mandate is for Vaccines OR Testing.... Two... The Biden admin just pushed the implementation date back to Feb. 9th.... Oh, and Three.... This is going to the Supreme's.... A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated the Biden … [Read more...] about Latest Federal Appeals Court reinstates Biden Virus Mandate….
House Democratic Progressives have met their match in Senator Manchin….
One Democratic Senator from West Virginia... The US House progressive lawmakers HA VE been heard and HAVE gotten some the things they have pushed for... That IS progress for them... Their President went along with them a good amount of things that both wanted.... But … [Read more...] about House Democratic Progressives have met their match in Senator Manchin….
President Biden tours Kentucky storm aftermath..Pledges ‘whatever it takes’ for recovery ….
The President has had to make these trips several times since becoming President as severe weather and fires have lashed the country from coast to coast... President Biden flew to Kentucky on Wednesday to survey the damage wrought by a series of deadly tornadoes last weekend, … [Read more...] about President Biden tours Kentucky storm aftermath..Pledges ‘whatever it takes’ for recovery ….