President Joe Biden is pardoning people with federal convictions for marijuana possession, including those convicted under Washington, D.C. law. “I’m announcing a pardon of all prior federal offenses…
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Treasury Seeks Public Input for Climate Tax Breaks
Feedback is requested on the use of the $270 billion allocation. The Treasury Department published a request for public input this past week, seeking insights on how best…
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President Issues Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week
He commends the strength and resolve of wildland firefighters. President Joe Biden issued the following proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson…
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President Biden Nominates Surgeon General to WHO Board
The post requires Senate confirmation. This week, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to be the U.S. Representative on the World Health Organization’s…
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U.S. Carrier Strike Group Deployed Near South Korea
North Korea flies fighter jets near South in show of force. The nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier and its strike group deployed off South Korea’s eastern coast…
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Court Declares DACA Program Illegal
Fifth Circuit sends the case back to district court. A three judge panel of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals said the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
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National Debt Tops $31 Trillion for First Time
Government spending is identified as the cause. The Treasury Department reported America’s gross national debt has eclipsed $31 trillion for the first time, a financial milestone arriving just…
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OPEC+ is Reducing Oil Production
U.S. gas prices are expected to go up. OPEC+ announced plans to cut output of 2 million barrels per day beginning in November. The coalition, which includes OPEC,…
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North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
President Biden Speaks with Japanese Prime Minister. On Monday, North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, triggering evacuations in the country and growing concern about the…
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PRAYER ALERT: Hurricane Ian Hits South Carolina
Millions still without power in Florida. UPDATE: 5:30 PM EDT 9/30 The National Hurricane Center has warned of “life-threatening” storm surges of 4 to 7 feet after Hurricane…
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