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   EPA 1 2

   June 21, 2017 by red321

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   Think we need a thread to document the "activities" of Scott Pruitt and the EPA https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/06/20/trump-administration-to-decline-to-renew-dozens-of-scientists-for-key-epa-advisory-board/?tid=ss_tw&utm_term=.d5e4e4ec6e85 First up...complete the purging of scientists from the Scientific Advisory Board to ensure there is enough space to add lobbyists from various industries https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/07/us/politics/epa-dismisses-members-of-major-scientific-review-board.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0 A spokesman for the E.P.A. administrator, Scott P…

   

   Last reply by Thomas, July 13, 2017

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   Planned Parenthood 1 2

   July 12, 2017 by red321

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   Hey so, quick question. I lean pretty far left, and am kinda using this place as a tool to understand those who I clearly don't understand. I love PP. They are the reason my girlfriend is able to afford birth control, which helps regulate her hormones and improves her quality of life every day. I know probably half a dozen people with similar stories about them. Can you like...explain the hate? I know this is off topic and all, it just kinda always throws me for a loop when I hear that. opening new thread to discuss

   

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   Lollinois

   July 1, 2017 by Lhalo

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   Probably the only state that is worse off fiscally than CA. http://www.dailyherald.com/news/20170701/illinois-house-leader-no-vote-on-budget-this-weekend

   

   Last reply by Tank, July 3, 2017

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   The fundraiser in chief strikes again

   June 27, 2017 by Glen

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   http://www.npr.org/2017/06/27/534327346/mixing-business-and-the-presidency-trump-to-hold-fundraiser-at-his-washington-ho?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20170627

   

   Last reply by Spirit, June 29, 2017

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   North Korea releases U.S. student sentenced to hard labor (kid's in a coma) 1 2 3 4

   June 13, 2017 by fan_since79

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   Poor guy. What the hell did they do to him?! https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/university-of-virginia-student-otto-warmbier-in-a-coma-released-from-north-korea/2017/06/13/febba10a-503d-11e7-91eb-9611861a988f_story.html?utm_term=.59f41e35eee5

   

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   Gavin Newsom to propose universal health care for Californians 1 2 3 4 7

   March 13, 2017 by fan_since79

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   "It will only cost THIS much!" http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article138230498.html

   

   Last reply by ABC, June 27, 2017

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   Special Elections 1 2

   June 21, 2017 by Spirit

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   With as shitty a job as Trump is doing and all the money the Dems are spending on these special elections, they are absolutely going to clean the GOP's clock. I mean, it's not even going to be close! This is where we will truly see what the #Resist / #Resistance movement is made of. Hang on Cons ... things are going to get ugly!

   

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   I don't think I can take it anymore

   June 22, 2017 by Adam

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   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/an-open-letter-to-gay-white-men-no-youre-not-allowed_us_5947f0ffe4b0f7875b83e459?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000054

   

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    Anthony Kennedy retiring? (Supreme Court)

    June 24, 2017 by fan_since79

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    The Washington Post is terrified at the prospect. Rumors are that he will announce his retirement next week. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-terrifying-and-terrible-prospect-of-justice-kennedy-retiring/2017/06/23/bc73ff9a-5830-11e7-a204-ad706461fa4f_story.html?utm_term=.bff486bdc313

    

    Last reply by Jason, June 25, 2017

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    Shooting at GOP baseball practice; House Majority Whip Scalise shot 1 2 3 4 11

    June 14, 2017 by Jay

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    https://www.yahoo.com/news/shooting-gop-baseball-practice-scalise-shot-120338383.html A gunman opened fire at a GOP baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., on Wednesday morning. At least five people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., were wounded, according to Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., who was at the practice.

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, June 23, 2017

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    Back in Montana.....

    June 21, 2017 by mtangelsfan

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    This clown is sworn in: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/republican-convicted-of-attacking-reporter-joins-house/ar-BBCYxrQ?li=BBnbfcL Isn't there some kind of morals clause with congress..................... wait, that is actually funny. Seriously though, I just don't get how this guy gets to be in the house.

    

    Last reply by fan_since79, June 21, 2017
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    ISIS leader al-Baghdadi reportedly killed in air strike

    June 11, 2017 by fan_since79

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    Syrian state media is reporting he was killed in Raqqa. The reports are unverified at the moment. There are heavy airstrikes in and around the city. Mods can delete the thread if this proves to be a false alarm. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/isis-leader-killed-strike-syria-10602577

    

    Last reply by fan_since79, June 21, 2017

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    Registered to Vote? If So, A GOP Firm Probably Exposed Your Personal Data

    June 20, 2017 by gotbeer

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    Registered to Vote? If So, A GOP Firm Probably Exposed Your Personal Data Yay!

    

    Last reply by Tank, June 21, 2017

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    You've Got to be Kidding Me

    June 20, 2017 by Lhalo

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    FOIA Request On Susan Rice's Unmaskings Rejected Because "Records Were Moved To Obama Library" http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-19/foia-request-susan-rices-unmaskings-rejected-because-records-were-moved-obama-librar

    

    Last reply by mtangelsfan, June 20, 2017

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    Car rams police vehicle on famed Paris avenue; attacker dies

    June 19, 2017 by gotbeer

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    Car rams police vehicle on famed Paris avenue; attacker dies Looks like Cars is the weapon of choice now. Good thing this guy was incompetent.

    

    Last reply by fan_since79, June 19, 2017

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    Several injured after vehicle rams people leaving London mosque: witnesses

    June 19, 2017 by gotbeer

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    Several injured after vehicle rams people leaving London mosque: witnesses Britain is saying fuck this pacifist crap.

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, June 19, 2017

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    Bombing Syria 1 2 3 4 5

    April 7, 2017 by mtangelsfan

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    Well?

    

    Last reply by Blarg, June 19, 2017

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    4,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan

    June 16, 2017 by fan_since79

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    to fight a "resurgent Taliban insurgency". We're going to be there basically forever. https://apnews.com/630ebb827eb949199b41702bb4d4a089

    

    Last reply by Spirit, June 17, 2017

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    Qatar Cut Off 1 2

    June 5, 2017 by Lhalo

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    Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar http://www.cnbc.com/2017/06/04/saudi-arabia-bahrain-and-egypt-cut-diplomatic-ties-with-qatar.html What'S going on over there @arch stanton?

    

    Last reply by Vegas Halo Fan, June 16, 2017

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    Half-brother of North Korean leader assassinated in Malaysia 1 2

    February 15, 2017 by fan_since79

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    (copied from the Malaysia Star article) KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed that the man killed at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) on Monday is indeed Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Selangor CID chief Senior Asst Comm Fadzil Ahmat said the incident occurred at about 9am on Monday as the victim was catching a 10am flight to Macau. “He told the receptionist at the departure hall that someone had grabbed him from behind and splashed a liquid on his face. “He asked for help from the receptionist and was immediately sent to the airport’s clinic. At this point, he was experiencing a headache and …

    

    Last reply by fan_since79, June 14, 2017

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    Good News from SCOTUS

    June 7, 2017 by mtangelsfan

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    https://www.yahoo.com/news/supreme-court-begins-government-apos-094609132.html Starting to rein in civil forfeiture.

    

    Last reply by Make Angels Great Again, June 9, 2017

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    This is the best thing you will see all day 1 2

    May 25, 2017 by Adam

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    http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-shoves-montenegro-prime-minister-nato-base-article-1.3195449

    

    Last reply by Make Angels Great Again, June 7, 2017

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    $1 million

    June 6, 2017 by Adam

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    http://www.newsweek.com/bernie-sanders-made-1-million-2016-while-slamming-rich-people-campaign-trail-621131

    

    Last reply by mtangelsfan, June 6, 2017

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    I'll take "Bulls*#+ Headlines" for $1000, Alex.

    June 4, 2017 by RallyMo

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    Feel free to make this thread a repository for all things BS in media headlines. I'll start it off with a doozy: http://ijr.com/the-declaration/2017/06/890531-kathy-griffin-premeditated-attack-barron-trump-even-announced-plan-six-months-ago/?utm_campaign=ods&utm_content=Politics&utm_medium=Owned&utm_source=Facebook&utm_term=ijamerica

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, June 6, 2017

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    Texas maternal mortality rate doubled

    August 27, 2016 by Rico

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    "From 2000 to the end of 2010, Texas’s estimated maternal mortality rate hovered between 17.7 and 18.6 per 100,000 births. But after 2010, that rate had leaped to 33 deaths per 100,000, and in 2014 it was 35.8. Between 2010 and 2014, more than 600 women died for reasons related to their pregnancies. In 2011, just as the spike began, the Texas state legislature cut $73.6m from the state’s family planning budget of $111.5m. The two-thirds cut forced more than 80 family planning clinics to shut down across the state. " https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/aug/20/texas-maternal-mortality-rate-health-clinics-funding

    

    Last reply by Schildog, June 6, 2017

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    Theresa May to create new internet that would be controlled and regulated by government?

    May 31, 2017 by Thomas

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    http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/theresa-may-internet-conservatives-government-a7744176.html

    

    Last reply by Lhalo, June 5, 2017

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    Meanwhile, in Montana 1 2 3 4

    May 25, 2017 by Taylor

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    http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/05/24/greg-gianforte-fox-news-team-witnesses-gop-house-candidate-body-slam-reporter.html Greg Gianforte: Fox News team witnesses GOP House candidate 'body slam' reporter Gnar. And there's a recording of it.

    

    Last reply by Spirit, May 27, 2017

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    Feds are biggest bullies ever 1 2 3

    May 24, 2017 by mtangelsfan

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    http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/he-plowed-his-field-now-he-faces-a-dollar28m-fine/ar-BBBu6LN?li=BBnb7Kz More evidence of why giving more power to these a-holes is never a good idea. They enjoy screwing with regular folks, flexing their muscles and ruining people's lives.

    

    Last reply by Homebrewer, May 25, 2017

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    CalPERS Shortfall Will Cost HB 23M 1 2

    May 3, 2017 by Catwhoshatinthehat

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    http://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-me-hb-pensions-20170502-story.html Assume a return of x, don't meet it and let the cities foot the bill. What a racket.

    

    Last reply by Jason, May 23, 2017

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    Turkey summons U.S. envoy over Washington street brawl

    May 23, 2017 by gotbeer

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    Turkey summons U.S. envoy over Washington street brawl U.S.-Turkey Dispute Over Washington Protest Heats Up Turkish Experts Say Order Given as Erdogan Guards Attacked D.C. Protest So what does everyone think of this? I just stumbled on this today, so not sure when it happened. But it doesn't seem to push the media button enough to get any big attention.

    

    Last reply by Schildog, May 23, 2017