I t’s been two weeks since President Biden Joe Biden House panel approves bill to set up commission on reparations Democrats to offer bill to expand Supreme Court Former Israeli prime minister advises Iran to 'cool down' amid nuclear threats MORE introduced his so-called $2.5 trillion infrastructure plan. Most of the monstrosity isn’t for traditional infrastructure, but rather a barrage of Democrat pet projects, “human infrastructure” and far left climate proposals. Despite his promises on the campaign trail of unity and to work in a bipartisan fashion, Biden plans to get the bill passed without Republican support. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer Holder, Yates lead letter backing Biden pick for Civil Rights Division at DOJ Capitol Police officer killed in car attack lies in honor in Capitol Rotunda Rep. Andy Kim on Asian hate: 'I've never felt this level of fear' MORE (D-N.Y.) plans to get it done and announced … [Read more...] about Pavlich: Biden wants ‘infrastructure’ – Republicans should negotiate
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Key Democrat says traveler fees should fund infrastructure projects
A key Senate Democrat said Wednesday he supports making people pay to use transportation infrastructure even as the White House eyes raising corporate taxes to pay for its own infrastructure package. “I think things that are worth having are worth paying for,” Sen. Tom Carper Thomas (Tom) Richard Carper OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate confirms Mallory to lead White House environment council | US emissions dropped 1.7 percent in 2019 | Interior further delays Trump rule that would make drillers pay less to feds Key Democrat says traveler fees should fund infrastructure projects Senate confirms Biden's pick to lead White House environmental council MORE (D-Del.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said during The Hill's Sustainability Imperative event. “For years, we have taken a user-pay approach. If you use roads, highways, bridges, you have to help pay for that. I think that’s sound policy and one that we should continue,” Carper told … [Read more...] about Key Democrat says traveler fees should fund infrastructure projects
11 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Oakley to Anker
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Today’s sales roundup is a mix of deals to be enjoyed both indoors and out, like a lightweight cycling helmet, a silk-pillowcase sleep set, and a spring-ready wrap dress . (And if you’d like to get ahead on Mother’s Day shopping, there are lots of gift-worthy picks for Mom, too.) Amazon Basics Large Wire Storage Baskets (Set of 3) $40 now 13% off $35 If a year spent indoors has made spring cleaning feel particularly daunting, try these stackable wire baskets, which can hold everything from pantry essentials to bath towels and make it look nice, too. $35 at Amazon Buy Arteza Classic Travel Watercolor Paint Set with Water Brush Pen $14 now 21% off $11 If you (or Mom) are in need of a new hobby, painter Ashley Longshore tipped us off to Arteza’s watercolor paper , which is the “perfect medium between too smooth and too rough.” … [Read more...] about 11 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From Oakley to Anker
Our beautiful Asian faces are not going anywhere
Sherry Cola is an actress, standup comedian, and writer. She currently stars as "Alice" in Freeform's hit drama series, "Good Trouble." The opinions expressed in this commentary are her own. View more opinion on CNN. (CNN) "Hollywood isn't for me, it's for Americans." It's a thought that crossed my mind as I started to fall in love with performing at 16 years old, thinking I'd never stand a chance to make it in show business. Seeing little to no Asian representation brainwashed me into believing that my name could never be in lights. Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan made it -- the ridiculously few spots for people who looked like me were taken. Now we, as a community, are choosing empowerment over competition. But even then, there's so much more work to be done on the other side. The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes is in many ways a direct result of the scarce and inaccurate portrayals of us in television and film. For decades, we've been the punchline and the stereotype , … [Read more...] about Our beautiful Asian faces are not going anywhere
McCarthy hails ‘whole-of-government approach’ to climate
White House national climate adviser Gina McCarthy Gina McCarthy The Hill's 12:30 Report: Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal after pushback The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Tax March - US vaccine effort takes hit with Johnson & Johnson pause Overnight Energy: Michigan reps reintroduce measure for national 'forever chemicals' standard | White House says gas tax won't be part of infrastructure bill MORE expressed optimism Thursday about the utility of a “whole-of-government approach” to tackling climate change. “The whole of government approach is not to pigeonhole the challenge of climate, but to recognize that it… needs to be integrated into everything that we do,” McCarthy said Thursday at The Hill’s Sustainability Imperative event. McCarthy said that despite the daunting challenges posed by climate issues, a much broader consensus about the fact of climate change would change the calculus. ADVERTISEMENT “We have crossed the barrier … [Read more...] about McCarthy hails ‘whole-of-government approach’ to climate