More than 100 millions Americans have already received the payments via direct deposit, as of January 8, according to the Internal Revenue Service's most recent data. The payments started going out on December 29 and were scheduled to continue being sent through January 15. Those eligible who don't automatically receive the money will have to claim it on their 2020 tax returns, according to the agency. … [Read more...] about Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming from Washington — and what might be coming soon
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Democrat Jeff Jackson jumps into North Carolina Senate race
Jackson, a captain in the Army National Guard, is the second Democrat to enter the race to succeed Burr, who announced in 2016 that he would not run for a fourth term in 2022. Former North Carolina state Sen. Erica Smith, who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Thom TillisThomas (Thom) Roland TillisSenators introduce bill to award Officer Goodman the Congressional Gold Medal Schumer becomes new Senate majority leader Democrats see Georgia as model for success across South MORE (R-N.C.) last year, launched her campaign for Burr’s seat earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Democrat Jeff Jackson jumps into North Carolina Senate race
Feehery: The Republican Party isn’t going anywhere
Feehery is a partner at EFB Advocacy and blogs at www.thefeeherytheory.com. He served as spokesman to former Speaker Dennis HastertJohn (Dennis) Dennis HastertFeehery: To move past Trump, Republicans have to think local Revising the pardon power — let the Speaker and Congress have voices Feehery: Trump disloyal to the Constitution and the American people MORE (R-Ill.), as communications director to former Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas) when he was majority whip and as a speechwriter to former House Minority Leader Bob Michel (R-Ill.). … [Read more...] about Feehery: The Republican Party isn’t going anywhere
We must resist ideological tests for the US military
By contrast, the United States has a remarkably stable civil-military tradition. The Continental Congress consistently underfunded the Continental Army because they feared a standing military force, but George Washington — first as general and then as president — inculcated within the army a culture of subordination to, and respect for, civilian control. This culture has been tested in the past, most notably in the relationship between President Truman and General MacArthur — but it proved so robust that, even during the 1930s, the military planned for future Asian and European wars based upon clear political and strategic analysis. … [Read more...] about We must resist ideological tests for the US military
Three-star defensive lineman gives verbal commitment to CU Buffs football
Iwunnah is expected to sign his letter of intent with the Buffs during the signing period that begins Feb. 3. CU signed three defensive linemen during the early period in December: Allan Baugh (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), Tyas Martin (Helena, Ark.) and Ryan Williams (Pearland, Tex.). … [Read more...] about Three-star defensive lineman gives verbal commitment to CU Buffs football