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"WHAT HAS BIDEN DONE?" - Set new fuel efficiency standards for cars and light - 8 at home tests per month required to be reimbursed - S1B+ in public aid and private investment for addressing the -$1400 stimulus checks for adults, children, and adult trucks, raising the requirement for 2026 from 43mpg to by insurance dependents - 1 year child tax credit expansion - $3600 0-5, $3000 6-17, removed income regs and made fully refundable 5 Protected Tongass National Forest, one of the world's - 1B at home tests available for free by mail - Ended family detention of immigrants and moved towards other - 50M at home tests available free at community health monitoring - One year EITC expansion logging - HHS prohibited working with ICE on enforcement for sponsors - $350 billion state and local aid - 25M high quality reusable masks for low-income - $130 billion for schools for safe reopening - Revoked Keystone XL permit - Got rid of harder citizenship test - Used the CRA to reverse the Trump administration residents in early 2021 - $40 billion for higher ed, half of which must go to Methane rule, restoring stronger Obama era standards. - 400M free N95 masks at pharmacies and health - Allowed certain visas to be obtained without an in person - Military medical teams deployed to help overburdened - Rescinded "metering" policy that limited migrants at ports of 202lended S300 supplermental U through Stptember rule, would reduce 41 million tons of methane emissions hospitals by 2035 - Expanded eligibility for extended Ul to cover new - Rejoined the WHO - Ended the War in Afghanistan categories Partnered with the EU to create the Global Methane Ended the ban on trans soldiers in the military - Made $10,200 in Ul from 2020 tax free - Reversed Trump admin limits on Bostock ruling and •First time in in years US not involved in a war Pledae which over 100 countries have sioned. to reduce - Ended support tor Saudi oftensive operations in Yemer - S1B for Head Start melane emissions by 3u% …
"WHAT HAS BIDEN DONE?" - Set new fuel efficiency standards for cars and light - 8 at home tests per month required to be reimbursed - S1B+ in public aid and private investment for addressing the -$1400 stimulus checks for adults, children, and adult trucks, raising the requirement for 2026 from 43mpg to by insurance dependents - 1 year child tax credit expansion - $3600 0-5, $3000 6-17, removed income regs and made fully refundable 5 Protected Tongass National Forest, one of the world's - 1B at home tests available for free by mail - Ended family detention of immigrants and moved towards other - 50M at home tests available free at community health monitoring - One year EITC expansion logging - HHS prohibited working with ICE on enforcement for sponsors - $350 billion state and local aid - 25M high quality reusable masks for low-income - $130 billion for schools for safe reopening - Revoked Keystone XL permit - Got rid of harder citizenship test - Used the CRA to reverse the Trump administration residents in early 2021 - $40 billion for higher ed, half of which must go to Methane rule, restoring stronger Obama era standards. - 400M free N95 masks at pharmacies and health - Allowed certain visas to be obtained without an in person - Military medical teams deployed to help overburdened - Rescinded "metering" policy that limited migrants at ports of 202lended S300 supplermental U through Stptember rule, would reduce 41 million tons of methane emissions hospitals by 2035 - Expanded eligibility for extended Ul to cover new - Rejoined the WHO - Ended the War in Afghanistan categories Partnered with the EU to create the Global Methane Ended the ban on trans soldiers in the military - Made $10,200 in Ul from 2020 tax free - Reversed Trump admin limits on Bostock ruling and •First time in in years US not involved in a war Pledae which over 100 countries have sioned. to reduce - Ended support tor Saudi oftensive operations in Yemer - S1B for Head Start melane emissions by 3u% …
NATIONAL PARKS National park ranger quits, tours visitor centers to fight censorship FILE: The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, located in Grand Teton National Park, Wyo. NPS/GRTE/Tobiason via Flickr By Kylie Mohr, Big Sky Country Contributing Parks Editor July 31, 2026
The Economist Anatomy of Trudeau's fall Inside Iran's sanctions-busting Russia's spies go feral Starship and the economics of space OCTOBER 19TH-25TH 2024 THE ENVY OF THE WORLD AMERICA'S ECONOMY: A SPECIAL REPORT
"California is leading the nation in supporting children's health by serving nutritious, locally grown school meals and providing food education that equips students with lifelong healthy habits," Newsom said in a press release. "Supporting California farmers, local communities, and the health of California's children remains a top priority, which is why we have secured permanent funding for California's nation-leading Farm to School Program." About 1 in 5 children in the U.S. face food insecurity, with over 2 million children in California lacking access to healthy, whole foods. Black and Latino children also face food insecurity at twice the rate of white children. California was the first state to guarantee free school meals for nearly 6 million of its public school students after Newsom signed the School Meals for All program into law in 2021.
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MAKING THE WEALTHY & BIG CORPORATIONS PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE President Biden's plans will cut taxes for middle-class and low-income Americans - and we'll finance those cuts by making the ultra-wealthy and big corporations finally start paying their fair share. There are a thousand billionaires in America, and they pay an average 8 percent in taxes - a far lower rate than a firefighter or teacher. Democrats will make billionaires pay a minimum income tax rate of 25 percent, raising $500 billion in 10 years. We'll end the preferential treatment for capital gains for millionaires, so they pay the same rate on investment income as on wages. We'll put an end to abusive life insurance tax shelters, and stop billionaires from exploiting retirement tax incentives that are supposed to help middle-class families save. We'll eliminate the "stepped-up basis" loophole for the wealthiest Americans, so they can't avoid paying taxes on their wealth by passing it down to heirs. Democrats will close the "carried interest" loophole, which wealthy fund managers have long used to halve tax rates on their own personal pay, so they pay a lower rate than some teachers or firefighters do. That's wrong. And, we'll increase our new stock buyback tax to 4 percent to discourage stock buybacks that benefit executives and wealthy shareholders, instead of workers and consumers. We will also keep upping the pressure on wealthy and corporate tax cheats that fail to pay what they owe. The IRS was severely underfunded for years; but Democrats are improving IRS services for everyday taxpayers and reviving enforcement against wealthy and corporate tax cheats, raisi presidency.ucsb.edu ed $440 billion in additional revenue as a result The IRS has already
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• The Impeachment Process 1 House of Representatives statement of charges Any Member of the House of Representatives may introduce an Impeachment Resolution because of • Treason • Bribery • High Crimes and Misdemeanors 8 Senate formal consideration of the charges Conviction and removal from office X 67% (two-thirds majority of the Senate) Senate Jury deliberates (private) & Votes (public) 2 3 X House Judiciary Committee • Analyzes the accusations • Writes and discusses the Articles of Impeachment 51% (Simple Majority of the Committee) House of Representatives debates and votes 51% (Simple Majority of the House) Charges are brought forward to the Senate 6 Senate Trial • Headed by the U.S. Chief Justice • Jury made up of Senators • Evidence collection & hearings T 5 Write the bill of indictment Inform the President Senators * According to Article I, Section 2 and 3 of the Constitution of the United States Source: Statista Research statista
"WHAT HAS BIDEN DONE?" - Set new fuel efficiency standards for cars and light - 8 at home tests per month required to be reimbursed - S1B+ in public aid and private investment for addressing the -$1400 stimulus checks for adults, children, and adult trucks, raising the requirement for 2026 from 43mpg to by insurance dependents - 1 year child tax credit expansion - $3600 0-5, $3000 6-17, removed income regs and made fully refundable 5 Protected Tongass National Forest, one of the world's - 1B at home tests available for free by mail - Ended family detention of immigrants and moved towards other - 50M at home tests available free at community health monitoring - One year EITC expansion logging - HHS prohibited working with ICE on enforcement for sponsors - $350 billion state and local aid - 25M high quality reusable masks for low-income - $130 billion for schools for safe reopening - Revoked Keystone XL permit - Got rid of harder citizenship test - Used the CRA to reverse the Trump administration residents in early 2021 - $40 billion for higher ed, half of which must go to Methane rule, restoring stronger Obama era standards. - 400M free N95 masks at pharmacies and health - Allowed certain visas to be obtained without an in person - Military medical teams deployed to help overburdened - Rescinded "metering" policy that limited migrants at ports of 202lended S300 supplermental U through Stptember rule, would reduce 41 million tons of methane emissions hospitals by 2035 - Expanded eligibility for extended Ul to cover new - Rejoined the WHO - Ended the War in Afghanistan categories Partnered with the EU to create the Global Methane Ended the ban on trans soldiers in the military - Made $10,200 in Ul from 2020 tax free - Reversed Trump admin limits on Bostock ruling and •First time in in years US not involved in a war Pledae which over 100 countries have sioned. to reduce - Ended support tor Saudi oftensive operations in Yemer - S1B for Head Start melane emissions by 3u% …
Economic Progress 8 Investing In America 9 10 12 13 14 Ending Special Interest Giveaways 15 Table of Contents Chapter One: Growing Our Economy from the Bottom Up & Middle Out 8 Good Jobs Small Businesses Agriculture Fighting Poverty Chapter Two: Rewarding Work, Not Wealth 16 Cutting Taxes For Working Families 17 Making The Wealthy & Big Corporations Pay Their Fair Share 17 Chapter Three: Lowering Costs 19 Health Care & Prescription Drugs 19 Child Care, Home Care, & Paid Leave 22 Gas & Groceries 24 Corporate Greed 24 Housing
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Zaid Jilani • @ZaidJilani I forgot about how Neera Tanden assaulted my former boss because she didn't like his politics. Surely this former Bill Clinton staffer will never be hypocritical about these matters. will was espect t we all tasy met view at the Center for American Progress, the influential group founded by top Clinton aides. But Faiz Shakir, the chief editor of the think tank's ThinkProgress website, asked Mrs. Clinton a question about the Iraq war, an issue dogging her candidacy because she had supported it. Ms. Tanden responded by circling back to Mr. Shakir after the interview and, according to a person in the room, punching him in the chest. "I didn't slug him, I pushed him," a still angry Ms. Tanden corrected in a recent interview.
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"WHAT HAS BIDEN DONE?" - Set new fuel efficiency standards for cars and light - 8 at home tests per month required to be reimbursed - S1B+ in public aid and private investment for addressing the -$1400 stimulus checks for adults, children, and adult trucks, raising the requirement for 2026 from 43mpg to by insurance dependents - 1 year child tax credit expansion - $3600 0-5, $3000 6-17, removed income regs and made fully refundable 5 Protected Tongass National Forest, one of the world's - 1B at home tests available for free by mail - Ended family detention of immigrants and moved towards other - 50M at home tests available free at community health monitoring - One year EITC expansion logging - HHS prohibited working with ICE on enforcement for sponsors - $350 billion state and local aid - 25M high quality reusable masks for low-income - $130 billion for schools for safe reopening - Revoked Keystone XL permit - Got rid of harder citizenship test - Used the CRA to reverse the Trump administration residents in early 2021 - $40 billion for higher ed, half of which must go to Methane rule, restoring stronger Obama era standards. - 400M free N95 masks at pharmacies and health - Allowed certain visas to be obtained without an in person - Military medical teams deployed to help overburdened - Rescinded "metering" policy that limited migrants at ports of 202lended S300 supplermental U through Stptember rule, would reduce 41 million tons of methane emissions hospitals by 2035 - Expanded eligibility for extended Ul to cover new - Rejoined the WHO - Ended the War in Afghanistan categories Partnered with the EU to create the Global Methane Ended the ban on trans soldiers in the military - Made $10,200 in Ul from 2020 tax free - Reversed Trump admin limits on Bostock ruling and •First time in in years US not involved in a war Pledae which over 100 countries have sioned. to reduce - Ended support tor Saudi oftensive operations in Yemer - S1B for Head Start melane emissions by 3u% …
BECERRA ISN'T BACKTRACKING on SINGLE PAYER HE'S BEING HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THERE. RUA SINGLE PAYER IS A MASSIVE STRUCTURAL CHANGE THAT REQUIRES: $ FEDERAL WAIVERS Approval from the federal government is required to move forward. STABLE FUNDING It takes reliable, long-term funding to make single payer sustainable. A WORKABLE TRANSITION PLAN We need a realistic plan to transition millions of people without disruption. Without those pieces in place, promising immediate implementation isn't realistic—it risks failure and backlash that could set the cause back years. WHAT HE'S DOING INSTEAD: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION LOWERING COSTS Taking on big drug prices, hospital costs, and other drivers of healthcare spending. EXPANDING COVERAGE USING TOOLS CALIFORNIA Making sure more Californians CAN CONTROL NOW have access to quality Leveraging state authority healthcare-no matter where to make real progress today they live. while we build toward the goal. THAT'S NOT ABANDONING THE GOAL-IT'S MAKING SURE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. HE'S NOT BACKTRACKING-HE'S MAKING SURE IT WORKS.
A Career of Service David has more than thirty years of senior-level state, local, and federal government and non-government experience.Inspired by participating in picket lines as a boy, David became active in politics in his late teens. Leaving college at the age of nineteen, David served on Senator Ted Kennedy's national field staff in 1980. He subsequently worked on two additional national presidential campaigns and locally on U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Maine gubernatorial campaigns into the early 1990s. David served as a top aide to Maine Secretary of State Bill Diamond in the early 1990s, helping to develop and implement elections, campaign finance, and motor vehicle administration and safety reforms. Between 1993 and 2001, David worked primarily abroad for the U.S. government (USAD), responding to political, humanitarian, and economic crises in conflict-torn Cambodia, Haiti, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Albania.
Republicans Non-voters I drilled the hole. Democrats Dems aren't doing enough The media: Up next, man in a midwestern diner angry that Democrats are for sinking boats. Republicans leaders agree there is too much water in the boat.
Define "Progressive" Examining Contemporary Dem Votes on Important Legislation HR 4447 HR 1228 HR 4346 HR 3237 HR 5323 HRes 760 HR 983 HR 6968 HR 2471 HR 6930 HR 350 Legislation Clean Energy Jobs and Innovation Act Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A N/A Libya Stabilization Act Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A Legislative Branch Appropriations Act 2022 (Capitol Police Funding) Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A Capitol Police & Afghan Refugee Bill Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A Iron Dome Self Defense System Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A Expressing Cuban solidarity Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A HR 3684 Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye S. 1502 Cops Counseling Act Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye N/A Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Gov. Funding (9/30) (Ukrainian & US Ally military aid package) Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Asset Seizure for Ukraine Rec. Act Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act 2022 Not actively seeking to Block the bill
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BECERRA G THE ENVIRONMENT Through the Years PROTECTED A SMALL TOWN FROM BIG OIL Backed the City of Arvin's 300-foot oil well setbacks. Helped the town win when Big Oil threatened to bankrupt them. WON A MAJOR ANTI-POLLUTION CASE Won a settlement with the City of Fresno requiring stronger environmental reviews, air monitoring, and cleaner projects to protect S. Fresno residents. BEAT BIG OIL IN COURT Sued to block Valero's takeover of Bay Area petroleum terminals that could have raised gas prices and hurt consumers. BUILT CA'S HISTORIC CLIMATE LAWSUIT Lead investigations, filed amicus briefs to keep cases in state court, set the stage for his successor to file the case, building on Becerra's work/strategy. BUILT BUREAU OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Created a first-of-its-kind bureau to protect communities suffering the highest pollution, fighting for clean air, clean water, & healthy neighborhoods. STOPPED A POLLUTING CEMENT PLANT Took action to reject a cement plant in Vallejo that would have polluted a frontline community, increased truck and ship traffic, and violated state law. DEFENDED CLEAN AIR AND CLEAN CARS Led multi-state lawsuits to defend strong vehicle emissions standards, cut methane pollution, and challenge rollbacks. FOUGHT FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES Sued the Trump EPA to ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos and protect children's health. HE FIGHTS BIG OIL COMPANIES. HE DOESN'T WORK FOR THEM. BECERRA for Governor
The Economist Anatomy of Trudeau's fall Inside Iran's sanctions-busting Russia's spies go feral Starship and the economics of space OCTOBER 19TH-25TH 2024 THE ENVY OF THE WORLD AMERICA'S ECONOMY: A SPECIAL REPORT
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Do you approve or disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling immigration? Strongly approve disapprove Somewhat approve Neither approve nor Somewhat disapprove • Strongly disapprove National Average Republican Democrat Independent 21% 16% 14% 12% 37% 51% 27% 13% 67% 12% 15% 20% 15% 38% National sample, N = 30,388, Time period: 12/18/2025-01/27/2026 Source: The Civic Health and Institutions Project (A joint project of Northeastern University, Harvard University, Rutgers University, and the University of Rochester) • • Get the data • Created with Datawrapper
Republicans Non-voters I drilled the hole. Democrats Dems aren't doing enough The media: Up next, man in a midwestern diner angry that Democrats are for sinking boats. Republicans leaders agree there is too much water in the boat.
CALIFORNIA CLIMATE STRATEGY An Integrated Plan for Addressing Climate Change VISION Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions to 40% Below 1990 Levels by 2030 GOALS 50% reduction in petroleum use in vehicles Carbon sequestration in the land base Safeguard California 50% renewable electricity Double energy efficiency savings at existing buildings Reduce short-lived climate pollutants PRINCIPLES Create jobs 88 Save water Transform to a clean energy economy Make California more resilient Give consumers clean energy choices Support vulnerable communities IMPLEMENTATION https://calepa.ca.gov/..
Xavier Becerra: From X to - The Real Record They have the Money. We have the People. Stood up to Big Oil for a small town Sent a letter backing the City of Arvin's 300-foot oil well setbacks and helped them win when Big Oil threatened to sue and bankrupt the city Settled major pollution case to protect communities Won a settlement with the City of Fresno requiring stronger environmental reviews, air monitoring, and cleaner projects to protect South Fresno residents Took on Big Oil in court Sued to block Valero's takeover of Bay Area petroleum terminals that could have raised gas prices and hurt consumers. He fights oil companies - he doesn't work for them. Built California's Historic Climate Lawsuit Against Big Oil Led investigations and interrogatories into fossil fuel companies that developed the evidence and legal claims Filed amicus briefs to keep cases in state court - arguing that oil companies shouldn't escape accountability in federal court Set the stage for California's major climate lawsuit The case was filed by his successor, building on the work, strategy, and record he helped develop Built the Bureau of Environmental Justice Created a first-of-its-kind bureau to protect communities that suffer the highest pollution and fight for clean air, clean water, and healthy neighborhoods Stopped a Polluting Cement Plant in Vallejo Took action to review and reject a massive proposed cement plant in Vallejo that would have pollited frontline community, increased truck and ship traffic, and violated state law Defended clean air and clean cars Led multi-state lawsuits to defend strong vehicle emissions standards, cut methane pollution, and challenge rollbacks of the Clean Power Plan Fought for kids and families Sued the Trump EPA to ban the toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos and protect children's health Prepared by EnviroGanas, Chair Emeritus of the CA GANAS Caucus. Not authorized by or coordinated with any candidate or campaign.
* Share full article Mr. Trump's shortsightedness plays directly into Mr. Xi's larger aims. The Chinese leader believes the U.S.-led international order is coming to an end and that what follows is up for grabs. For the first time, he may now see a path toward achieving key goals such as disrupting U.S. alliances in Asia, and weakening American support for Taiwan as well as Washington's ability to impede China's rise through technology export restrictions and economic sanctions. Having moved past playing defense and into a stalemate, Mr. Xi is now steadily working toward the day when China is strong enough to mount a counteroffensive to attain those goals. In March, the government approved a new five-year plan to ramp up China's already considerable industrial, technological and military capabilities. China is strengthening ties with Russia and across Southeast Asia, Latin America and the global south, relationships that can help Beijing counterbalance the United States, while taking advantage of Mr. Trump's alienation of U.S. allies. In recent months, Mr. Xi has hosted the leaders of Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany in Beijing, timing their visits ahead of Mr. Trump's to underscore nytimes.com - Private intries around the world are turning to China. with
Governor Gavin Newsom O @governor.ca.gov Posts Replies Media Videos Governor Gavin Newsom • @gover... • 6d We are being tested like never before. We face an assault on our democratic values unlike anything we have seen in our lifetimes, and it's our job to safeguard those values during these unprecedented times. To our clerks and election officials, California is grateful for your service. • 65 1 397 • 2K ～… Governor Gavin Newsom • @gover... • 6d At a time of unprecedented attacks on our democracy, California is protecting trust, transparency, and the integrity of our elections. • 19 ≤ 79 539 .•. 个 Governor Gavin Newsom • @gover... • 6d Last year, the Legislature unanimously passed and I signed: AB 5 - faster ballot counting AB 16 — earlier vote-by-mail processing I SB 3 — more frequent public
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BECERRA CONTRIBUTE = for Governor California's clean-energy transition is necessary and urgent-but too many families are paying the price through rising utility bills, unreliable service, and confusing rate structures. As California's Governor, I understand one simple truth: climate action only succeeds if it is affordable, reliable, and fair. The goal is to cut pollution and emissions while lowering household energy costs, strengthening public oversight, and ensuring the benefits of clean energy reach everyone. Bill affordability will be at the center of my energy policy, especially for low- and middle-income families. We also need stronger oversight and accountability of our utilities with increased transparency and accountability that can ensure reliability, safety, affordability, and actual emission reductions. I believe that by treating clean energy and grid resilience as public investments-and ensuring renters, low-income households, and workers share in the benefits-California can fight climate change, strengthen reliability, and make energy more affordable for everyone.
=Q THE BEE Why is California increasing fuel taxes? The tax hike is the result of Senate Bill 1, also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act. It was designed to ensure long-term funding for: • Road repairs and highway maintenance • Bridge safety upgrades • Public transit investments • Bicycle and pedestrian projects The law includes annual inflation indexing to make sure revenues don't lose value over time. These funds are constitutionally protected and cannot be diverted to non-transportation uses.
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1. Canada Fittingly, it was the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, who declared the official time of death. AP LIVE: Canada PM Mark Carney sp Associated Press LIVE: CANADA'S MARK CARNEY DELIVERS REMARaich on J YouTube The global economy is fundamentally different today than it was yesterday. The system of global trade anchored on the United States, that Canada has relied on since the end of the Second World War-a system that, while not perfect, has helped to deliver prosperity for our country for decades-is over. Our old relationship of steadily deepening integration with the United States is over. The eighty-year period when the United States embraced the mantle of global economic leadership-when it forged alliances rooted in trust and mutual respect, and championed the free and open exchange of good and services-is over.
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BECERRA ISN'T BACKTRACKING on SINGLE PAYER HE'S BEING HONEST ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO GET THERE. RUA SINGLE PAYER IS A MASSIVE STRUCTURAL CHANGE THAT REQUIRES: $ FEDERAL WAIVERS Approval from the federal government is required to move forward. STABLE FUNDING It takes reliable, long-term funding to make single payer sustainable. A WORKABLE TRANSITION PLAN We need a realistic plan to transition millions of people without disruption. Without those pieces in place, promising immediate implementation isn't realistic—it risks failure and backlash that could set the cause back years. WHAT HE'S DOING INSTEAD: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION LOWERING COSTS Taking on big drug prices, hospital costs, and other drivers of healthcare spending. EXPANDING COVERAGE USING TOOLS CALIFORNIA Making sure more Californians CAN CONTROL NOW have access to quality Leveraging state authority healthcare-no matter where to make real progress today they live. while we build toward the goal. THAT'S NOT ABANDONING THE GOAL-IT'S MAKING SURE IT ACTUALLY WORKS. HE'S NOT BACKTRACKING-HE'S MAKING SURE IT WORKS.
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Economic Progress 8 Investing In America 9 10 12 13 14 Ending Special Interest Giveaways 15 Table of Contents Chapter One: Growing Our Economy from the Bottom Up & Middle Out 8 Good Jobs Small Businesses Agriculture Fighting Poverty Chapter Two: Rewarding Work, Not Wealth 16 Cutting Taxes For Working Families 17 Making The Wealthy & Big Corporations Pay Their Fair Share 17 Chapter Three: Lowering Costs 19 Health Care & Prescription Drugs 19 Child Care, Home Care, & Paid Leave 22 Gas & Groceries 24 Corporate Greed 24 Housing
Economic Progress 8 Investing In America 9 10 12 13 14 Ending Special Interest Giveaways 15 Table of Contents Chapter One: Growing Our Economy from the Bottom Up & Middle Out 8 Good Jobs Small Businesses Agriculture Fighting Poverty Chapter Two: Rewarding Work, Not Wealth 16 Cutting Taxes For Working Families 17 Making The Wealthy & Big Corporations Pay Their Fair Share 17 Chapter Three: Lowering Costs 19 Health Care & Prescription Drugs 19 Child Care, Home Care, & Paid Leave 22 Gas & Groceries 24 Corporate Greed 24 Housing
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According to Graham Platner's reddit account, he was a Susan Collins voter up until 2020, meaning he voted for her in the 2002, 2008, and 2014 elections • Discussion What realistic path, considering RCV and the current political clim ate, does Susan Collins have tow ards victory in 2010? I've voted for Collins in every election I've had the option because she did a good job playing the "m oderate" card, which I felt was a good representa tion of the state. I will not only never vote for her again, but will do what I can to support her opponent. Her inability t o back up her words of "concern" about the curre nt political atmosphere show her to be both a mor al coward and disingenuous at best. This sentiment is held by almost all left/left of cen ter/moderate voters I know, most of whom also vo ted for her in the past. So while this is anecdotal, she'd be wrong to rest on the assurance of her previous electoral wins. /u/P-Hustle r/Maine Fri Feb 08 2019 13:15:15 GMT-0700 (6 years ago) Cadanadahtا 10 points
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THE HIL Earlier this year and months into the war, talk emerged of potentially removing Trump, but efforts have largely been stalled. Democrats subdued their push after acknowledging they don't have the votes to get it done. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) said "to do those things, you have to have the votes. And when I see that we have Republicans who won't even have hearings in regard to oversight, so there's no oversight by Republicans, and they control the House, they control the Senate, they have the presidency," during a previous appearance on CNN. "So realistically, I don't have the time, I'm worried about the country, the country's economy, the American people, and that's where my efforts are going to be moving forward," he added in comments that align with Jeffries's Sunday statements.
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THE HIL Earlier this year and months into the war, talk emerged of potentially removing Trump, but efforts have largely been stalled. Democrats subdued their push after acknowledging they don't have the votes to get it done. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) said "to do those things, you have to have the votes. And when I see that we have Republicans who won't even have hearings in regard to oversight, so there's no oversight by Republicans, and they control the House, they control the Senate, they have the presidency," during a previous appearance on CNN. "So realistically, I don't have the time, I'm worried about the country, the country's economy, the American people, and that's where my efforts are going to be moving forward," he added in comments that align with Jeffries's Sunday statements.
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In his financial disclosure, Platner only disclosed his $3,000 annual stipend for his role as harbormaster for Sullivan, a small coastal town about 17 miles east of Ellsworth. He's held that position since January 2024. Platner also served on the town's planning board from January 2023 to August 2025 but that was an unpaid role. Platner is also the proprietor and president of the Frenchman Bay Oyster Company, where he reported the value of his equipment as $50,000 to $100,000 and disclosed a business loan of between $15,000 and $50,000. But he did not report any income. He reported receiving more than $5,000 for providing oysters to his mother's business, the Ironbound Restaurant and Inn in Hancock. Platner is not required to disclose his disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. But he told News Center Maine last month that he has a 100% disability rating for "a couple herniated discs." iniuries to his shoulders and kne. bangordailynews.com - Private SS
In the filing, Platner reported that he receives a $3,000 annual stipend for serving as harbormaster in the town of Sullivan, a role he has held since January 2024, and noted that he sat on the town's planning board from January 2023 to August 2025, although that was an unpaid position. Platner further disclosed that his company, Frenchman Bay Oyster Company, holds equipment valued between $50,000 to $100,000, and that the business carries a loan of between $15,000 and $50,000. Yet the document did not list any income from the business. Separately, Platner reported receiving "more than $5,000" from providing oysters to his mother's business, Ironbound Restaurant and Inn in Hancock. Platner, who has a 100 percent disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs related to deployments in Iraq and Arghanistan, is not required to report his disability benefits. He has nonetheless said he receives approximately $4,800 a month in those benefits.
Michelle Obama, at a Harris rally on Saturday, said some voters were ignoring Trump's "gross incompetence" and "obvious mental decline," for example. Running mate Tim Walz called Trump "un-American" and Harris herself echoed Kelly's assessment during a CNN town hall last week, calling her opponent a "fascist" and a "danger to the well-being and security of the United States of America."