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Prominent far-left senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren called on the U.S. to restrict aid to Israel, sparking outrage from the Republican Jewish Coalition, who slammed Warren’s comments as “disgusting.” Speaking at a virtual conference hosted by the leftwing J Street, Warren said: “We should talk about the elephant in the room: America’s military assistance to Israel. I said earlier that I am committed to Israel’s security and I am; I support military assistance to Israel. But if we’re serious about arresting settlement expansion and helping move the parties toward a two-state solution, then it would be irresponsible not to consider all of the tools we have at our disposal.” “One of those is restricting military aid from being used in the occupied territories. By continuing to provide military aid without restriction, we provide no incentive for Israel to adjust course,” she added. Joe Biden expressed his opposition to Israel’s plans to extend Israeli law over parts … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren Call on Joe Biden to ‘Restrict’ Aid to Israel, Sparking Outrage

Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders Overnight Energy: Treasury creates hub to fight climate change through finance | Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce 'Green New Deal for Public Housing' | Don't attack Zoom for its Bernie Sanders federal tax bill Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce 'Green New Deal for Public Housing' MORE (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Overnight Energy: Treasury creates hub to fight climate change through finance | Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce 'Green New Deal for Public Housing' | White House defends 'aspirational' goal of 62,500 refugees Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce 'Green New Deal for Public Housing' MORE (D-N.Y.) have introduced a “Green New Deal for Public Housing” that would provide $172 billion to retrofit existing housing. The legislation would create two new grant programs to achieve carbon neutrality in U.S. public housing through workforce development and construction. It … [Read more...] about Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’

Please! Will somebody explain to me how Republicans, who always boasted about their support for infrastructure, are now suddenly against it — and think this is good politics? Infrastructure’s a magic word. It stands for government actually doing something real to improve people’s lives. Something you can actually touch, experience, or drive across. It’s the one issue that always united Republicans and Democrats. In 2016, Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders Overnight Energy: Treasury creates hub to fight climate change through finance | Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce 'Green New Deal for Public Housing' | Don't attack Zoom for its Bernie Sanders federal tax bill Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez introduce 'Green New Deal for Public Housing' MORE (I-Vt.) promised to spend $1 trillion on infrastructure . So did candidate Donald Trump Donald Trump House votes to condemn Chinese government over Hong Kong Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at age 93 White … [Read more...] about Press: GOP making big mistake on infrastructure

The Senate on Tuesday voted to approve Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler Gary Gensler This week: Democrats move on DC statehood New SEC chair Gary Gensler sworn into office The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Tax March - CDC in limbo on J&J vax verdict; Rep. Brady retiring MORE for a full five-year term after confirming him to the Wall Street watchdog last week. Senators voted 54 to 45 for Gensler to serve as a commissioner and chairman of the SEC through June 5, 2026. The Senate last week confirmed Gensler to serve the remaining two months of former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton’s term by a nearly identical margin . Sens. Chuck Grassley Chuck Grassley Senate aims to pass anti-Asian hate crimes bill this week 'Real Housewives of the GOP' — Wannabe reality show narcissists commandeer the party This week: Democrats move on DC statehood MORE (Iowa), Cynthia Lummis Cynthia Marie Lummis … [Read more...] about Senate confirms SEC chief Gensler to full five-year term

The White House reportedly changed its mind on allowing individuals who had smoked marijuana to serve in the Biden administration, affecting multiple staffers who had disclosed previous usage. Biden campaigned on decriminalizing marijuana use, and initially suggested that potential staffers would not be disqualified for consideration based on past use. However, multiple staffers who disclosed previous use have been placed in remote work environments, suspended or asked to resign, according to The Daily Beast. Big story here. After saying that marijuana use wouldn’t be disqualifying for a White House position, dozens have been barred from serving because they disclosed marijuana use. https://t.co/LPimvoTpD2 — Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) March 19, 2021 The Biden administration decided in February to waive the requirement that White House staffers obtain a Top Secret security clearance, NBC News reported . The move was designed to ensure that “applicants with … [Read more...] about White House Reportedly Changes Mind On Prior Marijuana Use, Excludes Multiple Prospective Staffers