As GOP Senators, Governors Pitch Plan to Save Obamacare, White House ‘Can’t Imagine’ Backing Bailout

The White House says it “can’t imagine” supporting an Obamacare bailout, even as some Republican senators and governors are urging boosting federal subsidies to insurance companies to stabilize the endangered Obamacare exchanges. “I can’t imagine that would be something we would want to be involved in,” @PressSec says. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions […]

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Illinois Lawmakers Give Students More Opportunities in Education

In the throes of a debate about how much taxpayer money would go to Illinois public schools, state lawmakers have agreed to provide students more educational options. On Thursday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s signature created a program that allows for up to $75 million in tax credit-eligible contributions to K-12 private school scholarship organizations. Under […]

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War is Coming to the Streets of America

By Doug Hagmann I remember it well. My first contact with my DHS “whistleblower” source was a middle-of-the-night conversation on May 25, 2012, some five-and-a-half years ago and well documented on this site and other sites. On that occasion, this source stated that “DHS is actively preparing for massive social unrest inside the United States. He […]

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New Study on Electricity Grid Suggests the Need for Market Reforms

The Department of Energy recently released its much-anticipated report on electricity markets and grid reliability. Much like the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor boxing match, the main event was compelling but completely overhyped. But despite the unnecessary politicization, the study does provide useful information that federal and state policymakers should leverage to implement market-oriented reforms […]

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US orders closure of Russian Consulate in San Francisco – State Department

Putin called it right in the Putin Interviews with Oliver Stone, Putin said in election may promised are made but int he end nothing every really changes in Washington. Trump has repeatedly said in the past he was willing to work with Russia. Moscow was cautiously optimistic about the relations with the new US government, saying that […]

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In Hurricane Harvey Response, Congress Must Avoid the Mistakes of Sandy

As the floodwaters of Hurricane Harvey begin to recede, focus will shift to the costs of cleanup and recovery. There are already rumblings that Congress will look to pass a “Superstorm Sandy” type emergency funding package that could provide billions of dollars in federal aid to affected communities. Anytime a natural disaster or unforeseen crisis […]

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