National The New Midwest: The paradoxical nature of Schrödinger’s Midwest (which seems to be either declining or not declining) inspired The Economist to investigate this perplexing phenomenon. In fact, both averments are true. Large cities with a long history, stable talent … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for July 25th, 2018…The New Midwest…Economy…RRH Elections….
‘Like a Soviet-type economy’: GOP free traders unload on Trump…
Trump's offer to 'pay-off' farmers with $12 Billion from a broke US Treasury isn't making some GOPer's happy.... The question is? What will they do? President Donald Trump’s bailout for the ag industry is driving his many Republican trade critics to … [Read more...] about ‘Like a Soviet-type economy’: GOP free traders unload on Trump…
Trump knocks those against his tariff war….
Trump wants everyone to 'wait' for how long? Some of those companies and farmers could go out of business ' waiting.'... And? Some of their lawmakers could out of a job.... President Donald Trump on Wednesday called lawmakers upset over his tariff-heavy trade policies … [Read more...] about Trump knocks those against his tariff war….
Emoluments clause lawsuit against Trump to continue…
Donald Trump IS making money off of his employment as President from foreign governments....... We'll see if THAT continues.... An lawsuit arguing President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution by benefiting from business with foreign governments can proceed, a judge … [Read more...] about Emoluments clause lawsuit against Trump to continue…
Trump people point to Biden as the person their guy does NOT want run against in 2020….
Despite Donald Trump's knock on Joe Biden out loud? The word that is coming from some of Trump 's people, if it can be believed , is that Trump 'frears' running against Biden in 2020.... This dog believes that Trump SHOULD be worried.... Biden leads the Democratic ever … [Read more...] about Trump people point to Biden as the person their guy does NOT want run against in 2020….
Congress backs the Pentagon wishes on Joint Stars and the Space Force Command….Update….
There will be NO money for a new J-Star replacement aircraft .... The Air Force does NOT want the aircraft.... They are pushing Advanced Battle Management and Surveillance (ABMS) that intergardyes data from drones, AWACS aircraft and other battlefield … [Read more...] about Congress backs the Pentagon wishes on Joint Stars and the Space Force Command….Update….
Trump Admin to resume Obamacare insurer risk care payments….
The Affordable Healthcare program (Obamacare), to way of making payments for risk patients was put on hold after a judge made a ruling on if the program should pay for itself..... The judge did NOT ask for the program to be halted, which the Trump admin did.... There has … [Read more...] about Trump Admin to resume Obamacare insurer risk care payments….
FiveThirtyEight lists how members of Congress vote with/against Trump….
Nate Silver's crew have an interactive listing House and Senate lawmakers of both parties percentages voting for and against what Donald Trump wants..... There ARE some surprises.... Some Democratic Senators actually vote MORE with Trump than Republicans.... Looking … [Read more...] about FiveThirtyEight lists how members of Congress vote with/against Trump….