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Hillary Clinton: 'Americans Can't Afford Another Day' of Government Shutdown

Clinton made the comments as Saturday marked day 22 of the partial shutdown, surpassing the 21-day shutdown under former President Bill Clinton’s administration, which ended on January 6, 1996. Several government agencies are not receiving funding during …

Democrats refuse to address southern border crisis

There is a humanitarian and security crisis at our nation’s southern border. Our country is threatened by the inflow of drugs and criminal aliens. Career border security experts continue to express strong support for physical barriers. The simple truth is …

Mickey Hess’ new book on hip-hop and race

“A Guest in the House of Hip-Hop” by Mickey Hess (Ig Publishing; 264 pages, $16.95) This book’s subtitle cuts straight to its heart: “How Rap Music Taught a Kid from Kentucky What a White Ally Should Be.” The author grew up dirt-poor in Science Hill under …

Trump's Bigotry Is National Security Threat--Vote NO

Donald Trump--the Apostle of hate. Photo Gage Skidmore--Flickr. [Speaking Truth To Empower] Tuesday’s election will be a truly historic one given President Donald Trump’s blatant appeals to bigotry and White nativism in an effort to maintain power on …

The Most District: Which district has the most U.S.-born residents? Kentucky's 5th

Related to the high number of U.S.-born residents, and unsurprisingly, Kentucky’s 5th is also the district with the highest percentage of non-Hispanic white residents in the nation: It’s 96.1 percent white. It edges out not just its neighboring districts …

Obama Gains Superdelegates

[Elections 2008: More Obama Superdelegates] Barack Obama pocketed the support of at least four Democratic convention superdelegates on Wednesday, building on the momentum from a convincing North Carolina primary victory. Rival Hillary Rodham Clinton vowed …

Clinton Foundation lies exposed

The big drop promised by Q and his QAnons for three months finally arrived, and the Clinton Foundation lies exposed with 6,000 pages and 95 exhibits of documented wrong doing provided by Foundation lawyers themselves. Indictments are certain to follow in …

Hillary VP Would Doom Obama

[Elections 2008]   There is a growing effort by the Clintons — led by Bill — to convey a sense of entitlement for Hillary's newly minted vice presidential ambitions. The theory seems to say that she has earned the designation by her strong showing in …

Senator urges Trump to give talks a chance

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he encouraged President Donald Trump to reopen the government for a short period to try to negotiate a deal with Democrats that would break the impasse over Trump's demands for a wall along the U.S.- …

Today in history: Jan. 13

Today in history In 1969: Little or no snow over the weekend provided a welcome respite for Holland residents who had become conditioned to snow and more snow almost every day since Dec. 7. Ground deposits leveled off at 22 inches today, and street crews …

Poll: Democrat Leads GOP Governor in Kentucky

A new poll of next year’s gubernatorial race in Kentucky shows Democrats in position to extend their nationwide winning streak beyond the 2018 midterms. Aside from taking back the House majority, Democrats also gained seven governorships around the country …

Trump's Bigotry Is National Security Thr

Donald Trump--the Apostle of hate. Photo Gage Skidmore--Flickr. [Speaking Truth To Empower] Tuesday’s election will be a truly historic one given President Donald Trump’s blatant appeals to bigotry and White nativism in an effort to maintain power on …

Current shutdown breaks record for longest government shutdown in US history

(CNN) - The ongoing partial government shutdown entered its 22nd day on Saturday, breaking the record to become the longest government shutdown in US history. The previous record dates back to the Clinton administration when a 21-day shutdown resulted from …

Today in History: January 13

Today is Sunday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2019. There are 352 days left in the year.Today’s Highlight in History: On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida 737 crashed into Washington, D.C.’s 14th Street Bridge and fell into the Potomac River while trying to take …

Current shutdown breaks record for longest in US history

(CNN) - The ongoing partial government shutdown entered its 22nd day on Saturday, breaking the record to become the longest government shutdown in US history. The previous record dates back to the Clinton administration when a 21-day shutdown resulted from …

US midterm elections 2018: Clinton and Obama issue rallying cry

US voters go to the polls on Tuesday, to take part in midterm elections that will help define the remaining two years of President Donald Trump's first term in office. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs in the midterms, as …

Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr. charged in case showing Kremlin ties

A Russian lawyer who became a focal point of the investigation into whether there was collusion between Russia and President Donald Trump's election campaign was charged with obstruction of justice Tuesday in an unrelated case in New York. Natalya …

A brief look at past government shutdowns

The current government shutdown is on track to outlast all previous government shutdowns if it extends into Saturday. And with both sides still seemingly unwilling to budge on their stances regarding funding for a border wall — the chances of it rolling …

On the Brink of Apocalypse: Lock Him Up (and Obama & Hillary

Readings for 1st Sunday ofAdvent: Jer. 33:14-16; Ps. 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14; 1 Thes. 3: 12-4:2; Lk. 21:25-28, 34-35 We're standing on the brink of Apocalypse. I don't mean the end of the world. I'm talking about the end of empire. That's the …

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Speech

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Trump’s speech: “President Trump and Senator McConnell need to open government today. The President must stop holding government hostage and end …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2 …

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

Message from the MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown.  Americans across the country are feeling the impact of this shutdown, including 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or …

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Brigadoon announces speaker line-up for 2019 event in Utah

“Brigadoon's goal is for participants to leave the gathering smarter on issues shaping commerce and culture and more energized from being in the Utah mountains" ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadoon …

Wyoming Legislators Want State to De-Risk Investments by Holding Gold and Silver

Wyoming legislators introduce three bills to protect the state's assets with gold and silver CHEYENNE, WY, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of Wyoming legislators have introduced three bills this week to de-risk the state’ …

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing House Democrats' latest plan to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable …

Hoyer Writes to Treasury Secretary Asking for Delay in Lifting Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking for a delay in the lifting of certain Russia sanctions, now that bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate have indicated …

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Bloomberg TV this morning to discuss the economic consequences of the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:     “[The economic consequences of the …

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor in support of a continuing resolution to reopen government through February 28 – the ninth vote in the House to end the Trump shutdown. Below is a link to the video and excerpts …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   "[Democrats] have …

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.  My …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

VIDEO: Hoyer, Hill, Trone Visit Federal Agencies Affected by Trump Shutdown

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …

Health Care Transformation Task Force Releases Clinical Episode Model Resources for Commercial Payers

New Tools Support Payers and Providers in Establishing Commercial Value Contracts WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force), a group of leading health care payers, …