NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eight U.S. senators are pushing for a federal review of the military's plans to protect children from exposure to lead, citing a Reuters report on lead poisoning in military housing. Swab tests at residences in Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S. reveal in red the presence of lead in this undated handout photo obtained by FOIA from the US Army, received by Reuters August 15, 2018. U.S. Army FOIA/Handout via REUTERS In an amendment filed this week to a defense funding bill, the senators, including senior members of the Senate Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs committees, are asking the Government Accountability Office to examine the military’s handling of lead poisoning risks nationwide. Most military family housing has been privatized and is operated by corporations in partnership with the branches of the armed services. “The recent reports regarding lead poisoning in some military housing units is disturbing and must absolutely be … [Read more...] about U.S. senators seek review of lead in military housing, citing Reuters
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These are the U.S. Senate candidates in Massachusetts
Whether you’re ready for autumn or not, September is right around the corner — and so are the Massachusetts primary elections. Republicans have three choices on the Sept. 4 U.S. Senate primary ballot — a state representative, a former governor’s senior aide, and a businessman. Democrats will see incumbent Elizabeth Warren running unopposed, with independent Shiva Ayyadurai also set for November. Here’s everyone who’s running for a party nomination in the primary: Republicans Geoff Diehl Age: 49 Town/City: Whitman Background: Diehl is the current state representative for the 7th Plymouth District and is the former co-chairman of the state effort to elect President Donald Trump. He received the GOP endorsement at the party’s convention in April. Beth Lindstrom Age: 56 Town/City: Groton Background: Lindstrom, a small business owner, served in Gov. Mitt Romney’s administration as the Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation director. … [Read more...] about These are the U.S. Senate candidates in Massachusetts
U.S. Senator says Portland mayor should resign over handling of ICE protest
Follow @GordonRFriedman A U.S. senator from Louisiana introduced a resolution Tuesday demanding that Mayor Ted Wheeler resign over his handling of the occupation of the local Immigrations and Customs Enforcement office. The resolution brought by Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy states Wheeler should "immediately resign so that a leader committed to protecting all law-abiding citizens and public servants from harm can assume the duties of Mayor of Portland." Wheeler's decision to not have Portland police assist federal officers guarding the Southwest Portland ICE field office from protesters drew an attack from President Trump, who on Monday cast Wheeler's decision as shameful. Wheeler issued a statement in response to Trump on Tuesday, saying he desires "a president that we can be proud of" and a country that respects people of differing backgrounds and refugees. The Portland mayor has also shot down accusations that he denied protection to ICE employees and federal agents. Wheeler … [Read more...] about U.S. Senator says Portland mayor should resign over handling of ICE protest
Russian hackers targeted U.S. Senate, think tanks: Microsoft
(Reuters) - Microsoft Corp charged that hackers linked to Russia’s government sought to launch cyber attacks on the U.S. Senate and conservative American think tanks, warning that Moscow is broadening attacks ahead of November’s congressional elections. The world’s biggest software company said late on Monday that it last week took control of six web domains that hackers had created to mimic sites belonging to the Senate and the think tanks. Users who visited the fake sites were asked to enter login credentials. It is the latest in a string of actions Microsoft has taken to thwart what it charges are Russian government hacking attempts. The company said it has shut down 84 fake websites in 12 court-approved actions over the past two years. “We’re concerned that these and other attempts pose security threats to a broadening array of groups connected with both American political parties in the run-up to the 2018 elections,” Microsoft President … [Read more...] about Russian hackers targeted U.S. Senate, think tanks: Microsoft
Joe Arpaio’s campaign in chaos in final days of Arizona’s U.S. Senate race
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez Arizona Republic Published 1:00 p.m. UTC Aug 21, 2018 Joe Arpaio’s campaign for the U.S. Senate is in turmoil as it enters the final days before the primary. Although Arizona’s GOP establishment never took Arpaio’s candidacy seriously — casting it as a way to keep the 86-year-old Fountain Hills grandfather busy and out of the house after Maricopa County voters booted him out of the Sheriff's Office in 2016 — he still could be the spoiler in the three-way Republican primary. But a week before the Aug. 28 Republican primary, Arpaio's campaign appears to be flailing. Chad Willems, Arpaio’s campaign manager of 20 years, is no longer involved in the campaign's day-to-day operations. And Arpaio has added two new staff members who some claim are more interested in seeking vengeance against one of the former sheriff's two Republican primary opponents, former state Sen. Kelli … [Read more...] about Joe Arpaio’s campaign in chaos in final days of Arizona’s U.S. Senate race