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D.C. Council okays plan to allow bars to stay open around the clock during World Cup

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — “Last call” will take on new meaning for restaurants and bars around D.C. The Council of the District of Columbia passed emergency legislation Thursday that will allow bars and restaurants to remain open for 24 hours only during …

D.C. Council Bill Would Let Students Get Free UDC Master’s in Social Work

A bill introduced by D.C. Council member Robert White would allow students to get a master’s degree in social work at the University of the District of Columbia at taxpayers’ expense. White’s legislation — The District’s Pathways to Behavioral Health …

D.C. Council allows bars to stay open 24 hours during soccer's World Cup

DC Council approves measure allowing bars to stay open during World Cup

D.C. Council passed an emergency measure to allow bars, restaurants and breweries in the District to stay open 24 hours a day during the World Cup, which will take place from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18. D.C. Council passed an emergency measure to allow bars, …

EDITORIAL: D.C. Council’s Support of The Players Lounge is Justified

The D.C. Council will consider a significant amount of legislation before it closes out Council Period 24 which ends on Dec. 31. The bills will deal with a wide range of subjects including affordable housing, public safety, improving the District’s …

DC Council Approves Extended World Cup Hours for Bars and Restaurants

With the World Cup kicking off in two months, the D.C. Council unanimously passed emergency legislation Thursday allowing bars, breweries and restaurants to remain open 24 hours a day for the tournament's duration Nov. 20 through Dec. 18. The 2022 …

D.C. Council approves new office to aid migrants arriving on buses

Comment on this story Comment The D.C. Council on Tuesday voted to create a new government office that lawmakers say will offer immediate support to the thousands of asylum seekers being bused to the District at the directive of GOP governors from southern …

D.C. Council votes to create office to support bused migrants

The D.C. Council voted unanimously to approve the creation of the Office of Migrant Services Tuesday, which will provide short-term assistance for migrants who have been bused to D.C. from Texas and Arizona after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Mayor …

Bill Banning ‘Right on Red’ Passes D.C. Council

The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday on the first reading to ban vehicle drivers from turning right at red lights in the city. “The consequences of allowing right on red is significant in terms of increased risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and others …

D.C. Council Mulls Adding Points for Automated Traffic Violations

D.C. Council member Christina Henderson is spearheading a bill that would add points to driver’s licenses for traffic violations caught by the city’s automated enforcement system. Under the Automated Traffic Effectiveness Amendment Act of 2022 — co- …

Gravette man wants Capitol riot case dismissed; his attorney says Biden, Congress have ‘poisoned’ the jury pool

A Gravette man's Capitol riot case should be dismissed because President Joe Biden and the congressional Jan. 6 Committee have "intentionally and irreparably poisoned the jury pool," according to a motion filed Friday in federal court in the …

Martha’s Vineyard Freakout Exposes Sanctuary Cities as Frauds

Why is the Left in such a fit of pique over the transporting of illegal aliens from Arizona, Florida, and Texas to sanctuary cities? While sending illegals to places like New York City, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Martha’s Vineyard must be an irritant to …

House Democrats to DHS: Condemn migrant dumps

A group of House Democrats on Friday called on Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to condemn Florida, Texas and Arizona officials for their policy of shipping migrants north to Democratic-controlled jurisdictions. The 27 House Democrats, …

DC Council approves creation of Office of Migrant Services

The council’s approval means the mayor’s administration will be able to spend $10 million to create the Office of Migrant Services. Days after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared the arrival of migrants being bussed to the District from Texas and Arizona a …

DC Council Approves Bill to Create Office of Migrant Services

The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve legislation to create an Office of Migrant Services to help the thousands of asylum-seekers the governors of Texas and Arizona have bused to the nation's capital.  The Migrant Services and Supports …

DC Council approves emergency services for migrants, five months after first bus from Texas arrived

WASHINGTON — After nearly two hours of debate Tuesday, the D.C. Council approved a plan by Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) to create a new government office to provide services to asylum seekers bussed from southern states by GOP governors. Whether D.C. should …

DC Council votes to ban ‘right turns on red’

The full D.C. Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve legislation aimed at stopping drivers from turning right on red lights in the District. Tuesday’s vote was preliminary, and a final vote is still required. If approved, the bill would take …

DC Council Votes to Ban Right Turns at Most Red Lights

D.C. lawmakers unanimously approved eliminating right turns on red lights at most intersections in the District, in a preliminary vote Tuesday.  The Safer Streets legislation would allow cyclists to ride through stop signs and red lights without stopping …

Health Care — Moderna seeks green light for kids' omicron booster

D.C. soccer fanatics can now legally drink nearly all day during the FIFA World Cup after the D.C. Council passed a new bill this week.  Today in health, Moderna has asked the FDA to authorize its omicron-specific booster shot for children as young as 6. …

(Video) The Mounting Global Support of the Ongoing Anti-regime Iran Protests

On September 22, the US Treasury Department sanctioned the regime’s morality police for “abuse of women's rights and the violation of the Iranian protestors.” PARIS, FRANCE, September 24, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Protests continued across …

Manchin, Capito Announce Funding For Higher Education Support Services In West Virginia

September 22, 2022 Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $507,218 from the U.S. Department of Education for West Virginia University (WVU) and …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 On Monday, the House will meet in Pro Forma session at 10:00 a.m.  No votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 On Tuesday, the House is not in session.  No votes are expected in the House. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER …

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Cadets Still at Risk of Dismissal

STARRS’ mission is to promote unity and cohesion in the armed forces by fighting against racism and radicalism in the military. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Coast Guard continues to …

New York State Senator Anthony H. Palumbo Hosts 2022 Re-Election Campaign Event

Senator Palumbo stated what his priorities for his next term would be during event NEW YORK, NY, USA, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York State Senator Anthony H. Palumbo hosted a re-election campaign fundraiser event, on Wednesday …

Reykdal’s Budget Charts Path for Further K–12 Transformation; Removes Family Costs from Education

Today, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal submitted his 2023–25 biennial budget priorities to Governor Inslee and the Office of Financial Management. OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, USA, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the center of …

Thousands rally at the UN, voice support for Iran uprising, condemn Raisi’s UN presence

Some 3,000 Iranian Americans rallied in New York to denounce Raisi, stand in solidarity with the ongoing nationwide protests calling for Iran regime change NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands …

Dr. Susan Spell-Evans’ Racial Discriminatory Case Against CPS Makes its Way to United States Supreme Court

Mother of four continues her long-term battle of gaining custody back of her children who were wrongfully taken by Child Protective Services. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Susan Spell-Evans is taking her case …

(Video) Iran: The Sixth Day of Nationwide Uprising Across the Country

In Tehran, repressive forces fired tear gas and also opened fire at demonstrators. while They were chanting, “Mullahs must get lost” and "down with Khamenei." PARIS, FRANCE, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Capturing the …

Massive Bio Continues to Grow in Europe

Three senior executives join Massive Bio, which is expanding its operations in Europe with Series B investments NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Massive Bio, which uses its proprietary artificial intelligence- …

Forethought Advisors Identifies Strategies To Avert Looming Socioeconomic Crisis Marked By Rising Interest Rates

Newsletter details strategies that expand equity while curbing inflation, allow FHLBanks to remain relevant, effectively channel federal dollars to communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Click Here …

How to Solve the 5-Trillion Dollar Student Loan Crisis

Nevade US Senate Candidate Barry Cameron Lindemann proposes utilizing the Fed Funds rate to lower student loan payments to ensure reasonable debt levels. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No person takes …

House Democrats Put People Over Politics; Vote to Support Safe Communities

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats continued our commitment to putting People Over Politics and working to lower costs, create better-paying jobs, and build safer communities. I spoke in Pittsburgh earlier today about House …

Hoyer Op-Ed: Working to Ensure Yinzers Can Make It in America

Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) published in The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this afternoon about Democrats' record of success in the 117th Congress and work to ensure everyone can Make It In America. To …

Manchin, Collins Announce 22 Senators Now Cosponsoring Bipartisan Electoral Count Act Reform

September 22, 2022 Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME) announced the addition of Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) as cosponsors of the legislation to reform and modernize the outdated  …

Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Urge Department of Defense to Address Harmful Pollutants in Military Communities

September 22, 2022 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), led 40 bipartisan Senators in urging U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to increase testing and remediation efforts for harmful …

Manchin, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Gerald's Law Act To Expand Veteran Burial Benefits

September 22, 2022 Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Boozman (R-AR), Gary Peters (D-MI) and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the bipartisan Gerald’s Law Act to expand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) burial benefits eligibility …

Patrick Bertagna, CEO, MetAlert (formerly GTX Corp), discusses the evolution and rebranding of the Company.

MetAlert's broader new vision is centered around health, safety, wellness, longevity, and quality of life. MetAlert (OTCMKTS:GTXOD) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are honored to chat today with …

Hoyer Remarks on Democrats' Record of Success in the 117th Congress and Commitment to Ensuring Workers Can Make It In ...

 - This morning, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) is holding a press conference at the United Steelworkers (USW) Headquarters on Democrats' record of success in the 117th Congress and work to ensure everyone can Make It In America. Below is a …

MEMO TO MEDIA: Eight Questions for Leader McCarthy & Republicans on their Radical Agenda Rollout

To:        Editors, Editorial Writers, Reporters From:   House Majority Leader Press Shop Re:        Eight Questions for Leader McCarthy & Republicans on their 2022 Midterm Agenda Rollout Date:    September 23, 2022 Overview This morning, House …