Members phkrause Posted March 6 Author Members Share Posted March 6 Centrist extinction Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's (I-Ariz.) decision not to seek re-election has dealt the latest in a series of crushing blows to Senate bipartisanship, Axios' Zachary Basu reports. Why it matters: The departures of Sinema, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) — three moderates routinely vilified by their own parties — will leave a vacuum for bipartisan deal-making. Present-day political incentives suggest it may not be filled. Zoom in: Despite her broad unpopularity, Sinema will leave Congress with a virtually unparalleled record as a bipartisan negotiator. She wielded outsized power as a moderate swing vote, helping to craft bipartisan laws on infrastructure, gun safety, marriage equality and semiconductor manufacturing. Sinema was the first Democrat to win an Arizona Senate seat since 1988, but she left the party in 2022, just three days after Democrats secured a 51-49 Senate majority. The other side: Progressive critics argue Sinema stifled and shrank President Biden's agenda at decisive moments. Her and Manchin's staunch opposition to eliminating the filibuster prevented Democrats from passing landmark voting rights legislation in 2022. Sinema stood in the way of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act until Democrats abandoned a tax provision that would have closed the "carried interest loophole" for private equity. The bottom line: Of the 10 senators who helped negotiate the bipartisan infrastructure law in 2021, four will be gone by next year. A fifth — Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) — faces a highly competitive re-election race in November that could determine control of the Senate. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 6 Author Members Share Posted March 6 Bipartisan target on TikTok Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios A bipartisan House duo is going after TikTok's parent company to thwart national security concerns stemming from China, reports Axios Pro: Tech Policy author Maria Curi. Why it matters: A bill introduced today by China Select Committee Chair Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) and ranking member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) is meant to force ByteDance to divest its ownership of TikTok within 165 days. ByteDance and TikTok are the only entities specifically named in the bill, but a committee aide said the legislation is not just about those two. The bill gives the president the authority to target other social media applications that are determined to be controlled by a foreign adversary. The other side: "This bill is an outright ban of TikTok, no matter how much the authors try to disguise it," a TikTok spokesperson said. Go deeper Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 7 Author Members Share Posted March 7 The House passes a long-delayed spending package The $460 billion package of spending bills, passed Wednesday, would keep money flowing to key federal agencies through the remainder of the budget year. The Senate is expected to take up the legislation before a midnight Friday shutdown deadline. Read more. Why this matters: The bills to fund federal agencies are more than five months past due with the budget year beginning Oct. 1. A significant number of House Republicans lined up in opposition to the spending packages, forcing House Speaker Mike Johnson to use an expedited process to bring the bill up for a vote. That process requires two-thirds of the House to vote for the measure for it to pass. House Republicans were able to achieve some policy wins. One provision, for example, is a policy prohibiting the Justice Department from investigating parents who exercise free speech at local school board meetings and another is a provision strengthening gun rights for certain veterans. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for ‘disgraceful’ Jan. 6, 2021, attack A Texas GOP brawl is dragging to a runoff. How the power struggle may push Republicans further right Lawyer behind effort to remove Fani Willis from Georgia Trump case testifies before state lawmakers Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 7 Author Members Share Posted March 7 Adam Schiff, Jewish impeachment star with AIPAC backing, advances to Senate runoff in California to replace Dianne Feinstein (JTA) — Rep. Adam Schiff, the California Jewish Democrat who has the backing of AIPAC, advanced to the runoff for the U.S. Senate after Tuesday’s primary. https://www.jta.org/2024/03/06/politics/adam-schiff-jewish-impeachment-star-with-aipac-backing-advances-to-senate-runoff-to-replace-dianne-feinstein? NC governor’s race to pit Jewish Democrat against Republican who says he apologized for past antisemitism (JTA) — When North Carolina voters go to the polls in November to elect their next governor, they will choose between a Jewish Democrat and a Republican who has been accused of antisemitism but said he apologized. https://www.jta.org/2024/03/05/politics/n-c-governors-race-pits-jewish-democrat-against-republican-who-says-he-apologized-for-past-antisemitism? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 8 Author Members Share Posted March 8 TikTok's war on Washington Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios Members of Congress were flooded with calls from angry constituents today after TikTok launched a new campaign warning its users that the Chinese-owned app was at risk of being shut down in the U.S. Why it matters: A key House committee voted unanimously this afternoon to advance bipartisan legislation that would force ByteDance — TikTok's Chinese parent company — to divest its ownership of the app within 165 days. State of play: The highly unusual 50-0 vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee — which unveiled the bill two days ago alongside the China Select Committee — reflected the level of anger among some members about TikTok's pressure campaign. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) later announced he would bring the "critical national security bill" to the House floor for a vote next week. The White House has indicated that President Biden would sign the bill, injecting new urgency — and aggression — into TikTok's campaign to counter the yearslong efforts to address the app's national security risks. Zoom in: The flood of calls to congressional offices, which began last night, was triggered by a notice on the TikTok app warning users of a "total ban" that would "damage millions of businesses, destroy the livelihoods of countless creators across the country, and deny artists an audience." After asking users to enter their ZIP code, TikTok then directed them to call their representative in Congress to let them "know what TikTok means to you and tell them to vote NO." "Phones are completely bogged down hearing from students, young adults, adults and business owners who are all concerned at the option of losing their access to the platform," a senior GOP aide told Axios' Juliegrace Brufke. Screenshot via TikTok Zoom out: The authors of the bill responded furiously to what they called a "massive propaganda campaign," emphasizing that TikTok would not be banned if Bytedance divests its ownership. "So bad we turned phones off … which means we could miss calls from constituents who actually need urgent help with something," a senior Democratic aide told Axios' Andrew Solender. The intrigue: TikTok is banned on federal devices and Biden administration officials helped with the bill's technical language — but the Biden campaign joined the app last month in an effort to reach young voters. The White House also briefed around 70 digital content creators and influencers — many of whom are prominent on TikTok — ahead of Biden's State of the Union speech, Wired first reported. What they're saying: "We are going to try to meet the American people where they are," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters when asked if the campaign's embrace of TikTok sent a conflicting message. "It doesn't mean that we're not going to try to figure out how to protect our national security," she added. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 8 Author Members Share Posted March 8 💰 Charted: SOTU's top issues Data: Pew Research Center; Chart: Axios Visuals Both Republicans and Democrats see strengthening the economy as a top issue for Biden and Congress this year — but their other priorities are vastly different, Axios' Stef Kight writes from recent Pew Research surveys. Why it matters: Biden advisers are keenly aware that Trump holds a commanding lead over the president on economic issues, which is why many of the policy rollouts surrounding tonight's speech have focused on reducing costs. Expect Biden lay out a distinctly populist vision tonight for what economic policy in his second term would look like, including proposals to raise taxes on the very wealthy and large corporations. But he'll also focus on topics he believes can bridge the divide between Republicans and Democrats — a "unity agenda" that covers issues like mental health, opioid addiction and cancer research. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 8 Author Members Share Posted March 8 📸 Pic du jour: A sea of white Photo: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images The Democratic Women's Caucus has invited all members to wear white to display their "united commitment to defending reproductive freedom," a key plank of the Biden agenda amid efforts to roll back abortion rights. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), meanwhile, is passing out white ribbons in support of "angel families" who have had relatives killed by undocumented immigrants. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 8 Author Members Share Posted March 8 Bookman: Bipartisan immigration bill offers solutions for border security instead of photo ops As a father of two daughters, I look at photographs of Laken Riley and her family and I feel grief. I feel anger. It’s hard to imagine losing a child like that, the victim in what appears to be a random, brutal murder. https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/03/08/bookman-bipartisan-immigration-bill-offers-solutions-for-border-security-instead-of-photo-ops/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 12 Author Members Share Posted March 12 🔎 GOP's Mueller moment Special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents is over, but Republicans aren't going to pass on the opportunity to make the president pay a political price, Axios' Stephen Neukam reports. Why it matters: Hur's report didn't conclude criminal charges were warranted, but it did raise political vulnerabilities — namely the president's age and memory — that Republicans are eager to exploit. What to watch: Hur will testify tomorrow before the House Judiciary Committee, which is filled with some of the most vocally pro-Trump Republicans in Congress. Flashback: Top House Republicans once argued that asking former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify at the conclusion of the Trump-Russia investigation was a purely political exercise by Democrats. Mueller, like Hur, did not recommend criminal charges against the sitting president. But his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election did present Democrats with material for political attacks, which Republicans at the time denounced. What they're saying: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in 2019 that holding a hearing on the Mueller report was "wasting the American people's time." House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), who has led the Biden impeachment probe, said in 2019 that Democrats' continued focus on the Mueller investigation was part of a "witch hunt." Keep reading Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 12 Author Members Share Posted March 12 Hur said Biden couldn’t recall when his son died. The interview transcript is more complicated WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House knew it had a political problem on its hands when a special counsel report questioned President Joe Biden’s memory last month, but Biden saw a much more personal affront as well. https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-beau-special-counsel-80eaaee6de62c0c7b455c03d39502ecb? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 12 Author Members Share Posted March 12 Republican Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, narrowing GOP’s slim majority DENVER (AP) — Colorado Republican Rep. Ken Buck said Tuesday that he’ll resign next week, narrowing his party’s razor-thin House majority and potentially short-circuiting Rep. Lauren Boebert’s effort to succeed him. https://apnews.com/article/ken-buck-resigns-congress-colorado-ba8123ca43626ee07150a423aa0fcb07? ps:Sad to see real Republicans leaving left and right, it's becoming a joke of a party!! Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 13 Author Members Share Posted March 13 House GOP launches new probe of Jan. 6 and tries shifting blame for Capitol attack away from Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are launching a vast reinvestigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, seeking to push the blame away from Donald Trump, who has been indicted over his actions or his supporters in the mob siege trying to overturn the 2020 election. https://apnews.com/article/jan-6-trump-cassidy-hutchinson-capitol-188ee6406b93f42eb946d28f5213de3d? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 13 Author Members Share Posted March 13 There are no plans to bring Palestinian refugees to U.S., but a FL senator opposes it anyway Florida Sen. Rick Scott said Tuesday that he would block any effort by the Biden administration to bring thousands of unvetted Palestinian refugees to the U.S., though there is no indication that the president intends to do so. https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/03/12/sen-rick-scott-to-president-joe-biden-dont-send-palestinian-refugees-to-u-s/? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 14 Author Members Share Posted March 14 House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a national security threat. https://apnews.com/article/tiktok-ban-house-vote-china-national-security-8fa7258fae1a4902d344c9d978d58a37? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 14 Author Members Share Posted March 14 Schumer calls for Israel elections and slams Netanyahu Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker, levied some of the harshest criticism yet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from a top U.S. official, calling on Israel to hold elections for a new government to deal with the threat of Hamas. https://www.axios.com/2024/03/14/schumer-israel-elections-slams-netanyahu? Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called on Israel to hold new elections, saying he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. https://apnews.com/article/schumer-netanyahu-israel-palestinians-elections-1ebf21e4c9c0f6f42478bb26e1db7a9b? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 15 Author Members Share Posted March 15 Schumer's Israel earthquake Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) speech today calling for a new government in Israel landed like an earthquake, delivering a huge shock to the already tense U.S.-Israel relationship, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Why it matters: In addition to being the most senior Jewish elected official in the country, Schumer has had one of the longest and closest relationships with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of any U.S. politician. Schumer's speech stunned officials and observers in both Washington and Jerusalem because he has been — and still is — the Democratic Party's most avid supporter of Israel in decades. His harsh remarks about Netanyahu create more political space for other Democratic members of Congress to publicly voice their criticism of the Israeli government amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Flashback: To understand how significant the comments were, one must return to March 2015 — when Schumer was one of the only Senate Democrats who didn't criticize Netanyahu's famous speech to Congress railing against the Iran nuclear deal. Several months later, Schumer was one of the only Senate Democrats to vote against the deal — defying President Obama and siding with Netanyahu. This is why Schumer was the last person Netanyahu expected to stand on the Senate floor and call him one of "four major obstacles to peace" — along with Hamas, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and radical right-wing Israelis. Behind the scenes: Schumer told senior White House officials yesterday he was going to give a speech about Israel, but he didn't give them a copy of the speech or ask for their permission, U.S. officials told Axios. The White House didn't encourage Schumer, but also didn't stop him. Several White House officials were surprised by how harsh he was. "I don't know if people in Israel really understand how big of a step it is for him to do this," one U.S. official said. How it's playing: Republicans swiftly condemned Schumer's speech, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) calling it "grotesque and hypocritical" given Democrats' complaints about foreign election interference. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) signaled he may now seek to hold a vote on a standalone Israel aid package, seeing an opportunity to pressure Democrats by casting them as anti-Israel. There's little love for Netanyahu among Democrats, but some pro-Israel lawmakers feel that calling for a change in a foreign ally's government was a step too far for a top U.S. official. The other side: "We give $3.5 billion a year to Israel ... so this is very much an issue of concern for the American people, and Sen. Schumer has every right to speak out on it," said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), echoing many progressives. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 15 Author Members Share Posted March 15 A House Divided: Republicans Retreat From Their Annual GOP Retreat In the latest sign of division among House Republicans, attendance was “abysmal” at the House GOP’s annual retreat this year. https://www.thedailybeast.com/a-house-divided-house-republicans-retreat-from-their-annual-gop-retreat? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 17 Author Members Share Posted March 17 Bernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit? The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now some members of Congress want to give hourly workers an extra day off. https://apnews.com/article/32-hour-workweek-bernie-sanders-076c14dd52c7938bfb41e988a9a6d347? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 19 Author Members Share Posted March 19 Johnson's deal For the first time since Nancy Pelosi was House speaker, D.C. has a tentative deal on a new budget. Why it matters: If the spending deal goes through, it's a milestone for Speaker Mike Johnson. The Louisiana Republican will have accomplished what his predecessor Kevin McCarthy could not by passing a new budget. The fight over Homeland Security funding has been resolved, Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman first reported on X, setting up votes on the remaining spending bills to avoid a government shutdown. But text is still not finished, and Congress is running out of time ahead of Friday's deadline. Zoom in: The fight over border security is threatening the funding for roughly three fourths of government agencies, Axios' Stef Kight, Stephen Neukam and Juliegrace Brufke report. Anything but a full new bill for Homeland Security could be devastating for the agency's border efforts, as Axios previously reported. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is so strapped for funds that it's mocked up plans for cutting back on detention and deportation. What's next: Aides for Johnson and his congressional counterparts, plus White House aides, are hoping to have legislative text ready in the next few days. Lawmakers will likely have to waive their own rules or agree to pass another temporary spending measure to buy the Senate a few more days or deal with a weekend or short-term shutdown. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 19 Author Members Share Posted March 19 Gaza funding feelers House Republicans are quietly sounding out Democrats on another vote on a standalone Israel aid package, sources in both parties told Axios' Andrew Solender. Why it matters: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) floated a new Israel aid vote last week in response to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's (D-N.Y.) call for new elections in Israel. Democrats have resisted efforts to pass Israel aid on its own without money for Taiwan, Palestinian civilians and, most importantly, Ukraine. One idea that has been floated to attract Democratic votes for an Israel aid package is tying it to humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to a senior Republican and two senior Democratic sources. Democratic leadership is disinclined to agree to such a deal and would likely hold out for a bill that includes aid to Ukraine, all three sources said. Go deeper Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 21 Author Members Share Posted March 21 Off-the-rails hearing The House Oversight Committee started a hearing today by waiving a rule prohibiting members from impugning the character of the president. It only devolved from there. Why it matters: Today's scene is becoming increasingly familiar for the committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, Axios' Andrew Solender reports. Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is under pressure to prove a link between the president and his son's financial activities as Republicans increasingly doubt the likelihood of an impeachment vote due to a lack of incriminating evidence. Zoom in: Tony Bobulinski, a former Hunter Biden associate who claims Biden was involved in his son's dealings, sparked tension early in the hearing by accusing Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) of lying. "Rep. Dan Goldman and Jamie Raskin ... will continue to lie today in this hearing and go straight to the media to tell more lies," Bobulinski said. That prompted Raskin to cut in and ask whether a House rule restricting members from insulting each other also applies to witnesses. Former Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas took aim at one of the Republican members of the committee. "When I was arrested, my original indictment linked me to an individual referred to as unindicted co-conspirator 1. We know now this individual to be Congressman Pete Sessions, who sits on this very committee," Parnas said. The bottom line: Comer ended the hearing by saying he would invite President Biden to testify. Go deeper Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 21 Author Members Share Posted March 21 Congressional leaders sell $1.2 trillion spending package to members before shutdown deadline WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders from both parties looked to put a positive light on a $1.2 trillion spending package that lawmakers are working to approve before funding expires at midnight Friday for a host of key government agencies. https://apnews.com/article/trillion-congress-budget-deal-democrats-gop-biden-38ed7713ae6436ee27c81ce62b0a9a7d? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 22 Author Members Share Posted March 22 Bibi boycott Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is at risk of speaking to a large number of empty seats if he accepts a planned invitation to address Congress, Axios' Andrew Solender and Stephen Neukam report. Why it matters: The risk of a widespread boycott from progressive Democrats is a sign of how strained relations between some Democrats and Israel have become since the onset of the Israel-Hamas war. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), told Axios there is "nothing Netanyahu can tell me that can help my district at all" and that his constituents are "pissed" at the Israeli war effort. Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) told Axios he won't go because Netanyahu "is a bad person." Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) said "hell no" he won't attend what he called a "glorified Republican Conference meeting." Zoom in: Even lawmakers who attended Netanyahu's controversial 2015 address to Congress or Israeli President Isaac Herzog's speech last July — which was subject to a boycott by the progressive "Squad" — said they wouldn't go this time. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said he would "probably not" attend because "the last one was one of the most painful hours of my life." The bottom line: The speech would still likely have a sizable Democratic showing. Rep. Annie Kuster (D-N.H.), the chair of the roughly 100-member, center-left New Democrat Coalition, told Axios, "I would expect most New Dems would attend." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 22 Author Members Share Posted March 22 Impeachment skeptics rise House Republicans are souring on an impeachment vote against President Biden, even as some want to keep airing his "dirty laundry." Why it matters: Many GOP lawmakers think their most politically opportune route is to try to ding Biden politically without taking a risky vote, Andrew and Axios' Juliegrace Brufke report. One House Republican, speaking on the condition of anonymity, acknowledged the impeachment inquiry is "slowing" and the likely off-ramp is criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Another GOP lawmaker made the case that "exposing the dirty laundry" in public hearings is a more desirable end-goal than impeachment. Zoom in: The House Oversight Committee's high-profile impeachment hearing yesterday mainly served as an opportunity for Democrats to taunt Republicans. "They're never going to impeach Joe Biden. It's never going to happen ... this is a show, it's all fake," said Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) during the hearing. The other side: Committee Chairman Comer is signaling plans to continue the impeachment inquiry for the foreseeable future, and said he will invite Biden to testify to his committee. Biden is unlikely to accept any such request. The bottom line: Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) said his eye is on Comer and other GOP committee chairs leading the impeachment inquiry, telling Axios, "Until they have a convincing argument, then no." Asked if the chairs have provided that evidence, Zinke said "they have not expressed that to me or the caucus." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 22 Author Members Share Posted March 22 Well here we go again!!! Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted after hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate Friday, his leadership abruptly challenged in the middle of a House vote on a $1.2 trillion package to keep the government open. https://apnews.com/article/speaker-johnson-motion-vacate-marjorie-taylor-greene-3461bd8b95e718e178132ac16f36562a? ps:How much more pathetic can they get????? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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