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Congressman Sanford Bishop Expresses Disappointment Over Moderate Democrats' Vote with Republicans on Procedural Rule

Congressman Sanford Bishop Expresses Disappointment Over Moderate Democrats' Vote with Republicans on Procedural Rule

Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-Georgia) voiced his disappointment after two moderate Democrats, Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington state, voted with Republicans on a procedural rule. This vote helped Republicans avoid an embarrassing loss on the House floor, despite a revolt from House conservatives. The decision by Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez to cross party lines caught Democratic leadership by surprise. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar have requested the Committee on Caucus Rules to address this issue, calling it a "significant breach of trust." Bishop acknowledged that representatives vote based on their constituents' best interests but expressed regret that the Democratic team could not maintain unity on a vote that he believed was for the American people.
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US Homeland Security to ramp up voter fraud investigations this week, CNN reports

US Homeland Security to ramp up voter fraud investigations this week, CNN reports

WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to start expanding its effort to investigate alleged voter fraud this week, CNN has reported, citing federal guidance it reviewed.
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Why some U.S. travelers are paying 20% more this Labor Day

Why some U.S. travelers are paying 20% more this Labor Day

How you can avoid paying higher prices without staying home.
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State Health Privacy Laws Expand Beyond HIPAA, Creating New Compliance Challenges for U.S. Businesses

State Health Privacy Laws Expand Beyond HIPAA, Creating New Compliance Challenges for U.S. Businesses

The landscape of health data privacy in the U.S. is rapidly evolving, with states enacting new laws that go beyond the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While HIPAA has historically been the primary framework for health information privacy, it primarily applies to covered entities like health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and providers, as well as their business associates. It does not typically regulate consumer-facing health apps, wearable fitness trackers, or other entities outside this scope. States are now stepping in to fill these regulatory gaps, leading to a complex patchwork of consumer health data privacy laws. Examples include Washington's My Health My Data Act (MHMDA), which broadly defines 'consumer health data' and requires affirmative consumer consent, and Nevada's SB 370, which largely mirrors Washington's approach but with a more limited scope. California also has robust frameworks with the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA) and the Cal...
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Hallmark Christmas Town contest finalists announced. Nearest to Georgia?

Hallmark Christmas Town contest finalists announced. Nearest to Georgia?

Not all of the finalists in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town contest are in the north where it snows. Georgia residents could drive to at least two.
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Trump says midterms won't impact Iran war efforts: 'I'm not running'

Trump says midterms won't impact Iran war efforts: 'I'm not running'

President Donald Trump said the looming November midterms won't affect his commitment to the Iran war ‒ noting that he's not on the ballot.
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Blue Dog PAC Endorses Six New Candidates for House Majority in Competitive Districts

Blue Dog PAC Endorses Six New Candidates for House Majority in Competitive Districts

The Blue Dog PAC has announced its endorsement of six new Democratic candidates running in competitive congressional districts, aiming to secure a House majority in the upcoming elections. The endorsed candidates are Brian Poindexter (OH-07), Zach Dembo (KY-06), JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06), Leela Gray (FL-13), Sam Forstag (MT-01), and Blake Gendebien (NY-21). According to Rep. Adam Gray, Blue Dog PAC Chair, these candidates are chosen for their deep community ties and their focus on practical solutions rather than partisan politics. The Blue Dog PAC, a coalition of House Democrats, advocates for fiscal stability, national security, and bipartisan approaches to national challenges. The candidates include individuals with diverse backgrounds, such as an ironworker, a Navy veteran and federal prosecutor, a Marine veteran, a brigadier general, a smokejumper, and a dairy farmer, all emphasizing their commitment to serving their communities and addressing everyday concerns like rising costs.
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As New York moved to curb ICE cooperation, the agency arrested 2,100

As New York moved to curb ICE cooperation, the agency arrested 2,100

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin cast the immigration sweep as a rebuke to New York leaders and vowed federal arrests would continue.
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Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to Host Service Academy Information Night in Vancouver

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez to Host Service Academy Information Night in Vancouver

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) will host an information night for students interested in applying to U.S. service academies. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Columbia Room in the Vancouver Community Library. The information night will feature presentations from representatives of various service academies, who will discuss their institutions and application processes. A staff member from Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's office will also provide details on the congressional nomination process. Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with service academy representatives. This initiative aims to support high school juniors and individuals aged 17-22 residing in Washington’s Third District who are considering a career in the military through a service academy.
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House to vote on funding to avoid government shutdown before Election Day

House to vote on funding to avoid government shutdown before Election Day

The House returns from August recess to vote on extending government funding through Dec. 11, to avoid a potential shutdown before the Nov. 3 election
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Saving money is hard enough. Stop taxing workers under 25. | Opinion

Saving money is hard enough. Stop taxing workers under 25. | Opinion

The objective isn't permanent tax relief, but delayed taxation, allowing workers to accumulate savings before the government begins claiming a share.
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US to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements

US to announce sharply lower vehicle fuel economy requirements

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will soon announce sharply lower vehicle fuel-economy standards, reversing a push by the prior administration to force automakers to build more fuel-efficient vehicles, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday.