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Published on Jan 22, 2019

Gov. Jay Inslee pushes for climate change in New Hampshire speech

The Washington governor says a decision on whether he will run for president will be made decision within “weeks, not months.” By Seattle Times staff reporter MANCHESTER, N.H. — Sounding very much like a presidential candidate, Gov. Jay Inslee spent …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Jan 22, 2019

This Is School Choice Week In Washington State

This is School Choice Week in the state of Washington. The week will is highlighted by 431 events and activities across the Evergreen State, including open house events at schools, school fairs, homeschool information sessions, and other events. Nationwide …

Source: KIT
Published on Jan 21, 2019

Gov. Jay Inslee faces mixed reception from New Hampshire Democrats ahead of visit

The visit is a chance for Inslee to draw attention to his proto-candidacy — and his case that the Democratic Party must nominate a presidential candidate, who, as he wrote in a Washington Post Op-Ed published Thursday, "will put fighting climate …

Source: Seattle Times
Published on Jan 22, 2019

What killed Washington’s carbon tax?

Early on election night, as a drizzly dusk settled over Seattle, I made my way to the Arctic Club, a hotel decorated with explorers’ maps and a fake polar bear — a fitting place to await the results on Washington’s carbon tax initiative. Upstairs, in a …

Source: High Country News
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Washington State Senator: Mental health should be Legislature’s top priority

(AP) The Washington State Legislature has been busy since it was called into session in 2019, introducing bills covering everything from human composting to Daylight Saving Time. But when it comes to what should be prioritized, state Senator Hans Zeiger …

Source: KIRO
Published on Jan 20, 2019

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants explore building new Western State Hospital | The News Tribune

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants to explore building a new 500-bed Western State Hospital to serve people who receive psychiatric evaluation and treatment as part of criminal cases. A site getting attention is a defunct golf course next to the aging …

Source: Suburban Times
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Manchin, colleagues reintroduce pre-existing conditions legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bob Casey (D-PA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) reintroduced a Senate resolution that would authorize Senate Legal Counsel to defend Americans with …

Source: Lincoln News Sentinel
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Testing presidential waters, Inslee wants climate change be top issue in 2020 election

Looking and sounding very much like a presidential candidate, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee came to New Hampshire on Tuesday to warn that climate change must be the top issue in the 2020 elections. And Inslee – a potential White House contender – told the …

Source: Concord Monitor Online
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Kamala Harris Announces Run For President On MLK Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — As Americans commemorated Martin Luther King Jr., Democratic presidential hopefuls fanned out across the country to honor the civil rights leader and make themselves heard on the national stage. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., used the …

Source: Black America Web
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Inslee talks climate change in New Hampshire, says he’ll decide within ‘weeks, not months’ on presidential run

Speaking to about 40 students, with local and national media watching, Inslee told students the fight against climate change is both a peril and an opportunity for a clean-power fueled new economy. By Seattle Times staff reporter MANCHESTER, N.H. — …

Source: The Seattle Times
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Analysis: Can States Fix The Disaster Of American Health Care?

Last week, California’s new governor, Gavin Newsom, promised to pursue a smörgåsbord of changes to his state’s health care system: state negotiation of drug prices, a requirement that every Californian have health insurance, more assistance to help middle- …

Source: STLtoday.com
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Symetra Appoints Public Affairs Lead

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 22, 2019--Symetra Life Insurance Company, a national provider of employee benefits, annuities and life insurance, today announced the appointment of Sharmila Swenson as assistant vice president, Public Affairs, a new …

Source: Odessa American
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Volunteers give back on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Volunteers gathered Monday at a home east of Burlington to give back to their community. They used their day off work for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to chop and store donated firewood that will be delivered by Community Action of Skagit County to the …

Source: GoSkagit
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Montana lawmaker wants state to buy beleaguered power plant

A Billings legislator's proposal that Montana buy Colstrip power plant drew criticism from business and environmental groups alike at a Monday hearing in Helena. Business lobbyists cautioned against state government buying private companies, while …

Source: The Herald
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Brunell: Private sector stepping up for tourism

Don Brunell, retired as president of the Association of Washington Business, is a business analyst, writer, and columnist. He lives in Vancouver and can be contacted at TheBrunells@msn.com. Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. That’s …

Source: Columbian.com
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Missouri solar company switches to exclusive use of U.S. made panels

Sun Solar in southwest Missouri’s Springfield is transitioning to using American made solar panels only. Sun Solar of Springfield (Image courtesy of KOLR-TV) After President Trump implemented tariffs impacting the cost of the products, Sun Solar will only …

Source: Missourinet
Published on Jan 22, 2019

Pelosi works her health care strategy from the ground up

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is laying out her strategy on health care and first up is improvements to "Obamacare" and legislation to lower prescription drug costs. "Medicare for all" will get hearings. Pelosi and President Donald Trump …

Source: ABCNEWS
Published on Jan 22, 2019

House Democrats' Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate

At an October news conference, the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus called on President Trump to reverse the administration's moves to limit women's access to birth control. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., spoke at the lectern during the event on …

Source: NPR
Published on Jan 22, 2019

New House Democrats’ Focus On Abortion Rights Could Stymie Work With Senate

For the first time since the Supreme Court legalized abortion nationwide in its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, the House of Representatives has a majority supporting abortion rights. And that majority is already making its position felt, setting up what could …

Source: Fremont Tribune

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Published on May 22, 2018 - 19:03 GMT

Your Regular News Depressing These Days? Here's A Welcome Alternative

By Joe Rothstein More than one person has said to me in recent weeks that they’ve stopped watching TV news and reading the news sections of their daily papers. “Too depressing,” is the usual comment. I won’t bother to list the depressing topics …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on January 22, 2019 - 17:02 GMT

HALFTIME: U.S. Supreme Court Declines First Opportunity to Review Decision Preventing Coach from Taking a Knee

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that, at this time, it is not going to review the appeal in the case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, in which attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Kirkland …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 18:53 GMT

A Look Back at Water Power in 2018

Aquaharmonics, the grand prize winner of WPTO's 2016 Wave Energy Prize, joined Secretary Perry and other government and industry leaders at a White House roundtable discussion on the use of federal prizes and challenges to drive innovation. Photo …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 17:02 GMT

Berkeley Lab Pioneer in Synchrotron Techniques and Tools Receives DOE Secretary’s Award

Zahid Hussain holds his DOE Secretary’s Distinguished Service Award certificate. (Credit: Berkeley Lab) Zahid Hussain, a longtime scientist at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), has always been more focused on …

Distribution channels: Technology

Published on January 18, 2019 - 18:23 GMT

Former White House Kids Entertainer, DJ Willy WOW, partners with Chuck “D” to create historic kids song “MLK That Way”

Teachers and students, across the nation, can now win a chance to be in DJ Willy WOW's next video by entering the #mlkthatway2019 dance challenge on IG. ATLANTA, GA, USA , January 18, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DJ Willy Wow deejay, song- …

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Published on January 16, 2019 - 23:36 GMT

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, …

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Published on January 10, 2019 - 03:58 GMT

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown and the White House Meeting on CNN’s “Cuomo Prime Time”

“[Democrats] have been saying all along is look, Mr. President, there's a policy difference here, and we're prepared to discuss that policy because we want to have secure borders, and therefore we're prepared to talk about that, including …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 11:41 GMT

President Trump says US - Liberia ties "Stronger Now Than Ever" - Accepts Credentials of Ambassador Pattern

Download logo United States President Donald Trump says he is committed to working with the Government of Liberia to advance our common agenda and deepen the strong and abiding friendship between our two countries. The American President statement was made …

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Published on January 15, 2019 - 22:26 GMT

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Vote to Continue the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after 187 House Republicans voted against a continuing resolution to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “Today, I brought to the Floor a continuing …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 16:51 GMT

The Gandhi Murder Shall not be released in India

The producers of The Gandhi Murder have decided against releasing the movie in India, citing security concerns. NY, --, USA, January 22, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Our Co-Producer Ms. Lakshmi Iyer has been threatened, forcing her to change her …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 23:33 GMT

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democrats on Bipartisan NATO Support Act

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Eliot Engel (NY-16), Rep. Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) at a press conference this afternoon in …

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Published on January 22, 2019 - 19:18 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Today’s SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the Supreme Court's decision to allow implementation of the Trump Administration's ban on transgender Americans serving in the military as …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 20:31 GMT

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019

“One Minutes” (Unlimited) **Following one minute speeches, the House is expected to recess until approximately 4:00 p.m. At that time the House will reconvene to consider the bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules. Any recorded votes …

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Published on January 21, 2019 - 16:46 GMT

Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “As we join together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us reaffirm his message of brotherhood and …

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Published on January 20, 2019 - 03:34 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 23:04 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 18, 2019 - 23:04 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:26 GMT

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/ -- …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 15:19 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 14:47 GMT

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’ …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:24 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:00 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 23:00 GMT

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.

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 22:39 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 22:39 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 02:06 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 01:30 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 01:12 GMT

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 …

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Published on January 17, 2019 - 00:16 GMT

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 …

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