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Justice Department Charges Ex-IRS Consultant With Leaking Tax Information to News Organizations

Justice Department Charges Ex-IRS Consultant With Leaking Tax Information to News Organizations

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Justice Department Charges Ex-IRS Consultant With Leaking Tax Information to News Organizations

https://www.propublica.org/article/irs-charges-consultant-leaking-tax-information-propublica-nytimes

A DOJ statement appears to refer to IRS data that ProPublica has used to publish multiple stories on thousands of wealthy Americans. ProPublica maintains it does not know the source of the information.

Justice Department Charges Ex-IRS Consultant With Leaking Tax Information to News Organizations
Inequality, Not Birthrates, Strains Social Security

Inequality, Not Birthrates, Strains Social Security

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Inequality, Not Birthrates, Strains Social Security

https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/inequality-not-birthrates-strain-social-security/

In the early 1980s, Alan Greenspan worked to secure Social Security's solvency until the 2050s not 2030s. Inequality straining the system.

Inequality, Not Birthrates, Strains Social Security
Wisconsin Republicans shut down Gov. Tony Evers' special session on child care funding

Wisconsin Republicans shut down Gov. Tony Evers' special session on child care funding

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Wisconsin Republicans shut down Gov. Tony Evers' special session on child care funding

https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/republicans-shut-down-gov-evers-special-session/

The Republicans quickly adjourned a special session on Wednesday, bypassing Gov. Tony Evers' call to extend a pandemic-related childcare program.

Wisconsin Republicans shut down Gov. Tony Evers' special session on child care funding
Strikes and Bidenomics

Strikes and Bidenomics

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Strikes and Bidenomics

https://www.thebignewsletter.com/p/strikes-and-bidenomics?r=b057c

The White House is trying to sell 'Bidenomics,' but poll after poll shows that the public is extremely unhappy with the economy. What does the public see that the bureaucrats don't?

Strikes and Bidenomics
Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains

Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains

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Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains

https://www.propublica.org/article/union-pacific-federal-railroad-administration-unsafe-trains

The nation’s largest freight rail carrier failed to fix and continued to use faulty equipment, according to the Federal Railroad Administration. Managers reportedly pressured inspectors to leave the yard so they could keep freight moving.

Regulators Blast Union Pacific for Running Unsafe Trains
Gov. Newsom signed Anti "People are Pollution" Bill

Gov. Newsom signed Anti "People are Pollution" Bill

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Gov. Newsom signed Anti "People are Pollution" Bill

https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/gov-newsom-signed-anti-people-are-pollution-bill-ab-1307/

On Sept. 8, Gov. Newsom enacted Assemblymember Buffy Wicks' AB 1307. This legislation allows UC Berkeley to continue building new dorms.

Gov. Newsom signed Anti "People are Pollution" Bill
Governor Whitmer Pushes for Paid Leave as Senate Bill 332 is introduced

Governor Whitmer Pushes for Paid Leave as Senate Bill 332 is introduced

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Governor Whitmer Pushes for Paid Leave as Senate Bill 332 is introduced

https://www.stoppopulationdecline.org/gretchen-whitmer-pushes-for-needed-paid-leave-in-senate-bill-332/

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is prioritizing paid family and medical leave for Michigan residents, drawing inspiration from Minnesota.

Governor Whitmer Pushes for Paid Leave as Senate Bill 332 is introduced
Senate confirms Biden’s FCC nominee, breaking years-long deadlock

Senate confirms Biden’s FCC nominee, breaking years-long deadlock

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/09/07/fcc-anna-gomez-confirmed-biden-nominee/

Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?

Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?

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Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?

https://www.propublica.org/article/idaho-created-25-million-dollar-fund-to-fix-schools-no-one-is-using-it

About a decade ago, one school district went to the state for money to fix its crumbling buildings. It got a fraction of what it asked for. Since then, no other district has even applied.

Idaho Created a $25 Million Fund to Fix Unsafe Schools. Why Is Nobody Using It?
The Texas Attorney General Is Supposed to Represent State Agencies. Ken Paxton Has Repeatedly Refused To.

The Texas Attorney General Is Supposed to Represent State Agencies. Ken Paxton Has Repeatedly Refused To.

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The Texas Attorney General Is Supposed to Represent State Agencies. Ken Paxton Has Repeatedly Refused To.

https://www.propublica.org/article/documents-reveal-ken-paxton-denial-record-state-agencies

Records obtained by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune give deeper insight into how Paxton’s representation denials often pushed agencies to look for outside legal counsel that was ultimately funded by taxpayers.

The Texas Attorney General Is Supposed to Represent State Agencies. Ken Paxton Has Repeatedly Refused To.