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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Tom Vilsack to serve as the Secretary of Agriculture in Joe Biden’s administration, making him the ninth cabinet member to be confirmed. Vilsack, who previously served as Iowa’s governor and also as former President Barack Obama’s Agriculture Secretary, was met with a bipartisan vote of 92-7. “We’re going to be a USDA that represents and serves all Americans,” Vilsack said after the vote. “I am optimistic about the future and believe our brightest days are ahead.” U.S. Senate CONFIRMS Tom Vilsack to be Secretary of Agriculture, 92-7. pic.twitter.com/tLX397cbJJ — CSPAN (@cspan) February 23, 2021 Vilsack’s confirmation was also met with bipartisan opposition. Those who voted “nay” on Vilsack’s confirmation include Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). With eight years of experience leading the … [Read more...] about Senate Confirms Biden Nominee Tom Vilsack to Lead Agriculture Department

Photo-Illustration: retailers If you’re redecorating your space for spring or revamping your wardrobe for warmer weather, you’re in luck. We’ve unearthed lots of great deals in today’s sweep of the internet’s sales bins — including home goods from West Elm, some designer-y shoes from Saks Off Fifth, and a bunch of wardrobe essentials that’ll transition nicely between seasons. ZESO Reathlete Deep4s Percussive Therapy Device $150 $300 now 50% off $150 If the relentless winter weather is leaving you with achy joints and muscles, this pressure-pointed massage gun will knead out any tension. It works similarly to the much more expensive Theragun , but don’t dillydally: This price is good for today only. $150 at Amazon Buy $150 at Amazon Buy L.L. Bean Men’s Trail Fleece $30 $60 now 50% off $30 This moisture-wicking fleece from L.L. Bean is perfect for added warmth … [Read more...] about 13 Things on Sale You’ll Actually Want to Buy: From West Elm to Shopbop

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) administration issued a new order Monday requiring masks in smoking lounges. The Center Square reported the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the surprise edict: Michigan cigar and vaping lounges were caught off guard Monday afternoon by a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services memo effectively prohibiting smoking in their facilities. The enforcement, according to the memo, was prompted by MDHHS efforts to curtail the spread of COVID-19. All smoking lounges in the state must require face masks be worn at all times. … The memo, signed by MDHHS Departmental Analyst Jason Osoff, Policy Enforcement & Monitoring/Tobacco Section, states the department’s emergency powers grants it the authority to implement and enforce measures designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As of Wednesday morning, the order was not listed on the MDHHS website . According to the news site, violations of Whitmer’s order … [Read more...] about Gretchen Whitmer Requires Masks in Michigan Smoking Lounges ‘at All Times’

A Democrat lawmaker in Illinois has announced he wants to ban the sale of Grand Theft Auto (GTA), along with other video games that feature violence, after his state witnessed an increase in the amount of carjackings. Democrat state Rep. Marcus Evans introduced the bill, HB 3531 , which aims to amend an Illinois law preventing violent video games from being sold to children to an all-out ban on the sale “of all violent video games” to anyone. During a press conference on Monday, Evans mentioned Grand Theft Auto by name and put into his own words what he believes to be an example of a violent video game. According to Evans, “a video game that allows a user or player to control a character within the video game that is encouraged to perpetuate human-on-human violence in which the player kills or otherwise causes serious physical or psychological harm to another human or an animal” is an example of a violent video game. “The bill would prohibit the sale of some of these games … [Read more...] about Democrat Illinois Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Ban ‘All Violent Video Games’

If you’re a Rockies fan who’s still wearing a dark purple weeping veil following the trade of future Hall of Famer Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals, snap out if it. There’s no time for crying, because there’s not very many innings left before another all-star likely departs Colorado, too. Trevor Story will be a free agent at the end of the season, and considering that tea leaves indicate the shortstop won’t re-sign with Colorado, the most plausible move is for the Rockies to move him by the July trading deadline. That means dwindling opportunities for LoDo faithful to see Story hit gigantic homers and flash Gold Glove leather while wearing purple pinstripes. The 28-year-old’s stock is high, and rising, following another strong season in 2020. Story earned all-star nods and Silver Sluggers in both 2018 and 2019. Entering 2021, he is MLB.com’s top-ranked shortstop for a second straight year and is the No. 16-best player in baseball, as ranked by the website. Story is playing … [Read more...] about Newman: Soak in shortstop Trevor Story while you can, before the Rockies probably trade him away, too