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What the Governor of Maine Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Maine Can Do About Congressional Maps

Maine's governor cannot draw congressional maps, but they hold a crucial veto power that shapes the final outcome. Here's how the process works.
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What the Governor of Rhode Island Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Rhode Island Can Do About Congressional Maps

An explainer on the Rhode Island governor's role in the high-stakes process of drawing congressional maps, from veto power to political influence.
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What the Governor of Connecticut Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Connecticut Can Do About Congressional Maps

An explanation of the Connecticut governor's actual power in the complex, multi-stage process of drawing new congressional district lines.
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Roger Rogoff is out as U.S. attorney in WA for second time since July

Roger Rogoff is out as U.S. attorney in WA for second time since July

A U.S. Attorney in Washington fired by President Trump, then reinstated by a judge, is out again. What's going on with Roger Rogoff?
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Mitch Dalton Appointed Head Coach of Brown University Women's Swimming and Diving Team

Mitch Dalton Appointed Head Coach of Brown University Women's Swimming and Diving Team

Mitch Dalton Appointed Head Coach of Brown University Women's Swimming and Diving Team
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Rep. Jay Obernolte Receives Letters from Citizens Organizing Against Surveillance in Morongo Basin

Rep. Jay Obernolte Receives Letters from Citizens Organizing Against Surveillance in Morongo Basin

Residents in the Morongo Basin, California, are actively organizing against the use of surveillance technology, specifically Automated License Plate Readers (Flock cameras), and are directing their concerns to elected officials, including Rep. Jay Obernolte. Grassroots groups, Deflock Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms, hosted an Anti-Surveillance Workshop where approximately 40 residents gathered to learn about and strategize against these surveillance efforts. The Flock cameras capture detailed information about passing vehicles, including license plate numbers, make, model, color, and any distinguishing features, storing this data in a database accessible by system owners and law enforcement. Organizers have engaged in various actions, such as making public comments at council meetings, publishing a website with facts, circulating petitions with thousands of signatures, and writing letters to local and federal representatives like Rep. Obernolte and Dawn Rowe, as well as the City Council. The workshop al...
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Representative Jan Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Empower FTC with Independent Civil Penalty Authority

Representative Jan Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Empower FTC with Independent Civil Penalty Authority

Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) has introduced the FTC Autonomy Act, legislation designed to grant the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to directly pursue civil penalties in court. Currently, the FTC must notify the Justice Department and allow them 45 days to take on such cases before the FTC can litigate independently. This bill would amend Sections 5(l) and 16 of the FTC Act, enabling the commission to bring civil penalty actions under any law it enforces, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, without prior Justice Department referral. The FTC Autonomy Act was announced in conjunction with Representative Kathy Castor (D-Fla.), who previously introduced the 21st Century FTC Act. Representative Castor's bill, which Representative Schakowsky co-sponsors, aims to provide the FTC with notice-and-comment rulemaking authority over unfair or deceptive acts and practices, and allow civil penalties for first-time violations of the FTC Act.
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On This Day in 1987, Robert Bork’s Supreme Court Nomination Faced a Crucial Senate Vote

On This Day in 1987, Robert Bork’s Supreme Court Nomination Faced a Crucial Senate Vote

Robert Bork's 1987 nomination to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan ignited one of the most intense and partisan confirmation battles in ...
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Reps. Lofgren and Cline Introduce DEFEND IP Act to Combat Foreign Digital Piracy

Reps. Lofgren and Cline Introduce DEFEND IP Act to Combat Foreign Digital Piracy

Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Ben Cline (R-Va.) have introduced the Deterring Extraterritorial Foreign Exploitation of Networks Damaging Intellectual Property (DEFEND IP) Act, H.R. 10575, on September 24. This bipartisan legislation aims to provide copyright owners with a new judicial remedy against large-scale foreign digital piracy sites. The bill proposes a two-stage process where a copyright owner can petition a federal district court to designate a foreign online location as a 'foreign digital piracy site.' This designation requires findings that the site's material or activity likely violates copyright rights and causes irreparable harm. The measure covers publicly accessible websites or online locations operated outside the United States or by unknown operators. Once designated, the petitioner can ask the court to direct covered service providers, such as broadband providers with at least 50,000 subscribers and public domain-name resolution services with annual revenue exceeding $100 million, to ...
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Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts 25th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence, R.I.

Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts 25th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence, R.I.

Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts 25th Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence, R.I.
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What the Governor of Nevada Can Do About Congressional Maps

What the Governor of Nevada Can Do About Congressional Maps

In Nevada, the governor can't draw congressional maps, but their veto power and political influence play a decisive role in shaping the state's political future.
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Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung Announces Mother's Passing

Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung Announces Mother's Passing

Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung announced the passing of his mother, Tan Ping Fung. The announcement was made by Fung via a social media post on Friday. In his statement, Fung shared that his mother had lived a life marked by resilience and hard work, having journeyed from Hoi Ping in China to Hong Kong, and ultimately achieving the American dream. He described her as having conquered every challenge with a significant smile and immense work ethic, highlighting her sweet soul and consistent concern for others. Fung expressed the profound loss felt by his family, stating they already miss her tremendously. Allan Fung served as the mayor of Cranston from 2009 to 2021 and is currently running as an independent candidate to represent District 15 in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.