For Immigrants, Fear Returns After a Federal Judge’s Ruling
This post is about the postponed expansion of a bill that would expand and provide more funding for the immigrant education program known as "Dreamers". Many immigrants who have been in the states for years still fear deportation, and any sense of security they got from the hope that immigrants already in the U.S. will be okay to stay for the time being was taken away from them as this bill was postponed once again.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
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Battle to Retake Iraqi City Looms as Test of Obama’s ISIS Strategy
This news article was about the importance of an upcoming surge to win back an Iraqi territory currently under ISIS control. The outcome of the fight will be a major reelection of President Obama's strategy on fighting not only ISIS but terror groups in general. Obama's current plan is to cut the group's access to supplies, but walk a fine line because they must be careful not to restrict Iraqi natives from their basic necessities, seeing as there are almost one million people in the city being fought for alone.
This news article was about the importance of an upcoming surge to win back an Iraqi territory currently under ISIS control. The outcome of the fight will be a major reelection of President Obama's strategy on fighting not only ISIS but terror groups in general. Obama's current plan is to cut the group's access to supplies, but walk a fine line because they must be careful not to restrict Iraqi natives from their basic necessities, seeing as there are almost one million people in the city being fought for alone.
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U.S. Open to Slowing Troop Pullout in Afghanistan
This article was about defense secretary Ashton B. Carter's agreement to slowly down the removal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, in hopes of ensuring that the Taliban does not return. American and Afghan leaders are expected to meet in Washington D.C. next month to discuss plans going forward.
This article was about defense secretary Ashton B. Carter's agreement to slowly down the removal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, in hopes of ensuring that the Taliban does not return. American and Afghan leaders are expected to meet in Washington D.C. next month to discuss plans going forward.
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Obama’s Expected Keystone Pipeline Veto Is Likely to Be the First in a Wave
This publication addressed the controversial oil pipeline legislation and the expected moves of various politicians, including the president. Obama will almost certainly veto the push for the "Pipeline XL", which will be a big move because the veto isn't used in modern times as much as in the past. However, even though the pipeline is something the president is very much against, Obama may want to consider the fact that his veto of Republican ideas doesn't help get people on his side to vote for rings such as The Affordable Care Act.
This publication addressed the controversial oil pipeline legislation and the expected moves of various politicians, including the president. Obama will almost certainly veto the push for the "Pipeline XL", which will be a big move because the veto isn't used in modern times as much as in the past. However, even though the pipeline is something the president is very much against, Obama may want to consider the fact that his veto of Republican ideas doesn't help get people on his side to vote for rings such as The Affordable Care Act.
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In Pre-Primary Pivot to Right, Walker Shifts Tone on Abortion
This article talked about Wisconsin governor Scott Walker and his changing views on social issues such as abortion, immigration, and same sex marriage. A recent political issue regarding presidential candidates is the changing of stances on topics in order to please a certain interest group. Scott Walker is one of many candidates looking to appeal to several different aspects of the Republican party.
This article talked about Wisconsin governor Scott Walker and his changing views on social issues such as abortion, immigration, and same sex marriage. A recent political issue regarding presidential candidates is the changing of stances on topics in order to please a certain interest group. Scott Walker is one of many candidates looking to appeal to several different aspects of the Republican party.
Friday, February 6, 2015
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U.S. and Europe Working to End Ukraine Fighting
This was about the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the U.S. choices in what actions they take next. The U.S. is considering sending weapons to Ukraine to help their citizens resist Russia's territorial advances, but people from Moscow in Ukraine may not have the best intentions in mind either. Currently, the U.S. is helping the Ukrainians with supplies for communication such as radar, but few military items. The heads of security met in the White House on Wednesday to make decisions about the path forward but no consensus was come to.
This was about the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the U.S. choices in what actions they take next. The U.S. is considering sending weapons to Ukraine to help their citizens resist Russia's territorial advances, but people from Moscow in Ukraine may not have the best intentions in mind either. Currently, the U.S. is helping the Ukrainians with supplies for communication such as radar, but few military items. The heads of security met in the White House on Wednesday to make decisions about the path forward but no consensus was come to.
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Lawmakers Aim to Protect Farm Animals in U.S. Research
This article was about federal sponsored animal testing in the meat industry and how tiger measures are being passed on the humanity of the tests, giving more rights to the animals. Referred to in Congress as the "Aware Act", this legislation would protect cows, pigs, sheep, and other animals common in the industry from "neglect and mistreatment". Proponents of this act wants the Department of Agriculture to have to follow similar rules that industries have to abide by regarding animal testing. Technological farmers claim that they have the ever more difficult job of feeding a growing population, so some bioengineering to increase birth rates of animals is necessary, but many disagree because it involves forcing a poor standard of living on the animals they produce.
This article was about federal sponsored animal testing in the meat industry and how tiger measures are being passed on the humanity of the tests, giving more rights to the animals. Referred to in Congress as the "Aware Act", this legislation would protect cows, pigs, sheep, and other animals common in the industry from "neglect and mistreatment". Proponents of this act wants the Department of Agriculture to have to follow similar rules that industries have to abide by regarding animal testing. Technological farmers claim that they have the ever more difficult job of feeding a growing population, so some bioengineering to increase birth rates of animals is necessary, but many disagree because it involves forcing a poor standard of living on the animals they produce.
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White House Accelerates Drive to Improve Data Privacy
This post gave insight into the Cyber secuirty debate in America. Currently, the White House is working on enacting measures to strengthen data privacy; however, it also means that the government will have more control of the data. The sudden drive to pass these measures came because a healthcare provider was hacked earlier in the week, giving Cyber criminals access to thousands of people's health records. Another part of the concerns are the costs of data. Prices are not level across the board for the same products, depending on which company owns certain data.
This post gave insight into the Cyber secuirty debate in America. Currently, the White House is working on enacting measures to strengthen data privacy; however, it also means that the government will have more control of the data. The sudden drive to pass these measures came because a healthcare provider was hacked earlier in the week, giving Cyber criminals access to thousands of people's health records. Another part of the concerns are the costs of data. Prices are not level across the board for the same products, depending on which company owns certain data.
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Democrats Exercise ‘No’ Power in Senate to G.O.P.’s Dismay
This article talked about the fact that even with one party controlling both houses, the supremacy of the majority isn't guaranteed. The bill to continue funding homeland security has failed three days in a row to be passed because of Democrat filibusters. Republicans may have control of both the House and the Senate, but they can't seem to agree on a solid agenda that they can put enough support behind and fully make use of their power in numbers. An issue that has been divided Republicans and keeping them at a stand still has been the topic of immigration, something that opinions on range from extremely conservative to surprisingly very liberal. In order for the Homeland Security funding to happen, Republicans have realized that aspects of it will have to be changed to address immigration more, but many are too stubborn to try and formulate a sort of a compromise that has any hope of not being shut down by the Democrats.
This article talked about the fact that even with one party controlling both houses, the supremacy of the majority isn't guaranteed. The bill to continue funding homeland security has failed three days in a row to be passed because of Democrat filibusters. Republicans may have control of both the House and the Senate, but they can't seem to agree on a solid agenda that they can put enough support behind and fully make use of their power in numbers. An issue that has been divided Republicans and keeping them at a stand still has been the topic of immigration, something that opinions on range from extremely conservative to surprisingly very liberal. In order for the Homeland Security funding to happen, Republicans have realized that aspects of it will have to be changed to address immigration more, but many are too stubborn to try and formulate a sort of a compromise that has any hope of not being shut down by the Democrats.
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The Secret World of a Well-Paid ‘Donor Adviser’ in Politics
This article was about donor advisors-people who are in charge of the money that is given to a political campaign- and specifically Mary Pat Bonner. It explained the process that PACs and big companies go through to finance a candidate and how the "middlemen", managers like Bonner, are able to acquire about 10% of the donations for themselves. Because of this and many Americans' skepticism of how their money in politics in being spent, fundraising management positions are controversial. The secrecy of donor advisors, a position that the general public isn't even aware exist, can often scare donors away, so it's up to the advisor to play his or her cards right and convince citizens, companies, and PACs that their money will be influential to getting what they want in politics.
This article was about donor advisors-people who are in charge of the money that is given to a political campaign- and specifically Mary Pat Bonner. It explained the process that PACs and big companies go through to finance a candidate and how the "middlemen", managers like Bonner, are able to acquire about 10% of the donations for themselves. Because of this and many Americans' skepticism of how their money in politics in being spent, fundraising management positions are controversial. The secrecy of donor advisors, a position that the general public isn't even aware exist, can often scare donors away, so it's up to the advisor to play his or her cards right and convince citizens, companies, and PACs that their money will be influential to getting what they want in politics.
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