#Federal

Feds coming to Chicago150 are coming. U.S. Attorney John Lausch, assured Mayor Lightfoot they would be working with the Chicago PD to fight against violent crimes here. He is somebody
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1. On Fri. 8 Jan. Military Intel Contact said to keep phones on, charged and ready for Tier 4B notification as the RV release was being expedited and our start
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1/n This story reports on our analysis that compares flares actually seen with @TXRRC's flare permitting database. It shows 75% of observed flares on @TXGLO lands (public lands) are unpermitted.https://twitter.com/Earthworks/status/1356
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Yesterday, I wrote about how federal law allows private employers to discriminate against workers who've filed for bankruptcy. I wanted to share a remarkable legal detail I learned while reporting
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Early thoughts on the events unfolding in the Portland area. The activities aren't shocking, but the risk of brinksmanship is very real when ego and idealogy are involved.Thread => The
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I've gotten a lot of questions this weekend about what I mean by “comprehensive emergency management reform” and also what Biden could immediately do for emergency management. So, let me
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The recent surge in US monetary aggregates does not portend to a spike in inflation. It is a red herring, in my view.The growth in broad money reflects primarily deposit
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Retired military personnel engaged in the insurrection on Jan 6 should not be brought back on active duty to face prosecution under the UCMJ.They should be prosecuted in federal court,
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Observation (small thread):When the NDP passed legislation to protect farm workers, give them the same rights as employees in other industries, & meet federal legislation, Notley got death threats. Kenney
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The US Senate Commerce Committee will start a hearing on the #PrivacyShield in a couple of minutes, with professors Peter Swire, @neilmrichards, @FTCPhillips @victoriaespinel and Jim Sullivan. Watch it here:https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2
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YES!@AyannaPressley's questions Chairman Powell on the Job Guarantee!A thread:(1/n) Pressley:The decisions you make do impact everyday working people.Your decisions impact how many jobs we have, who has what jobs, how
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Ted Cruz is a United States Senator. Here are various things he could have done besides fly to Cancun:1. Work closely with FEMA to coordinate relief2. Work closely with counties
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This is pretty weak reporting, A thread:https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/neo-nazis-go-bush-grampians-gathering-highlights-rise-of-australia-s-far-right-20210127-p56xbf.html This is an incredibly sensationalized framing of an issue th
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Today #Ethiopia is entering civil war territory as federal troops deploy to take on #Tigray (TPLF) forces after what Addis said was an attack by the northern region against a
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If you were laid off on March 15th, made the avg wage in your job, & received the avg UI for max weeks, your tax liability will be $2180. Withholding
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Abbott is playing to his base here. But during the Obama years, his decision to activate Texas Guard to monitor U.S. special operators on a routine training assignment gave official
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