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Biden administration warns of dangers of turning down Ukraine aid as GOP voices doubts
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators from both parties and administration officials sounded the alarm Wednesday on the path forward for Ukraine amid dwindling U.S. humanitarian, economic development and security assistance and as Congress risks a government shutdown in less than 10 days. During a hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Department of State and […] The post Biden administration warns of dangers of turning down Ukraine aid as GOP voices doubts appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Free speech on college campuses as tensions rise examined by U.S. House Judiciary
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers debated the freedom of speech of students on college campuses during a committee hearing Wednesday. The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee held the hearing amid a rise of antisemitism on college campuses following Hamas attacks on Israel. Many Jewish students and others showing support for Israel have been targets of violence since […] The post Free speech on college campuses as tensions rise examined by U.S. House Judiciary appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Biden administration, senators divided on how to move ahead on border security
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were at odds Wednesday on how lawmakers should improve border security, as they wrestle with how to handle a White House request for emergency spending. Mayorkas, speaking to the Senate Appropriations Committee, pointed to a sweeping proposal President Joe Biden released early in his […] The post Biden administration, senators divided on how to move ahead on border security appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. House votes to censure Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks
The U.S. House voted late Tuesday to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib for remarks the Michigan Democrat has made about Israel and Palestine amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. The chamber voted, 234-188, to adopt a resolution written by Suwanee Republican Rich McCormick that censures Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American member of Congress, for a handful […] The post U.S. House votes to censure Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib over Israel remarks appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Lt. governor unveils plan to make Georgia professional licenses easier to secure
Several influential business organizations on Tuesday lined up their support for a top legislative priority of Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in 2024 intended to reduce barriers for small business owners and workers who require professional licenses to work in several dozen types of jobs in Georgia. Jones on Tuesday unveiled his so-called Red Tape […] The post Lt. governor unveils plan to make Georgia professional licenses easier to secure appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Senate panel debates how to protect children on social media platforms
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators at a Tuesday hearing pushed for bipartisan legislation to protect children online. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law heard testimony from whistleblower Arturo Bejar, who served as Facebook’s director of engineering for protect and care from 2009 to 2015. Committee members discussed paths forward for holding […] The post U.S. Senate panel debates how to protect children on social media platforms appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
One year out: how a free and fair 2024 presidential election could be under threat
The last time America elected a president, it led to a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and a failed coup that gravely damaged the political system and marred the peaceful transfer of power for the first time in U.S. history. A year from now, the nation’s voters will decide another presidential contest — likely […] The post One year out: how a free and fair 2024 presidential election could be under threat appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Supreme Court considers case dealing with gun rights and domestic violence
WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court justices during Tuesday’s oral arguments seemed to lean toward upholding a federal law that prevents the possession of firearms by a person who is subject to a domestic violence protective order. Liberal and conservative justices appeared to side with the Biden administration’s position that the 1994 federal law is in […] The post U.S. Supreme Court considers case dealing with gun rights and domestic violence appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Most Americans want health exceptions in abortion bans. Political infighting keeps blocking them.
In early October, an Idaho woman 20 weeks into her pregnancy went to the emergency room after her water broke about five months early. When the water breaks prematurely, an infection can develop and infect the fetus, placenta and other fluids. At that stage of pregnancy, the threat of infection becomes a ticking clock for […] The post Most Americans want health exceptions in abortion bans. Political infighting keeps blocking them. appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Spending mess in Congress could arch over into pivotal 2024 election year
WASHINGTON — Congress will need to pass a second stopgap funding measure before Thanksgiving if lawmakers want to avoid a government shutdown, though pushing off final decisions on full-year spending bills until next year would put lawmakers smack dab in the middle of what’s expected to be a contentious 2024 primary season. During election years, […] The post Spending mess in Congress could arch over into pivotal 2024 election year appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Fulton 19 update: DA’s focus turns to remaining defendants in Georgia 2020 election RICO case
The highly-publicized Fulton County 2020 presidential election interference case took a brief break from public view following a busy October filled with court hearings and prosecutors reaching plea deals with several of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the sweeping conspiracy probe. Fulton County Superior Court hearings resumed on Friday with a defense attorney representing Harrison Floyd, […] The post Fulton 19 update: DA’s focus turns to remaining defendants in Georgia 2020 election RICO case appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers
Local Black elected leaders aligned with racial and economic justice groups want to build on the labor gains made through the United Auto Workers’ six-week strike. The union’s tentative deals with the big three automakers include major wins such as a 25% rise in pay and getting rid of the two-tier worker system. More than […] The post Local leaders call for auto workers’ gains to spread to EV plants, Southern Black workers appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. House GOP in spending bills takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies
U.S. House Republicans are continuing to use government spending bills to engage in culture war battles, with legislation debated during the past week that would ban pride flags on some federal buildings, strip funding from a new museum for Latino history and target certain LGBTQ and racial equity policies and programs. The hot-button provisions in […] The post U.S. House GOP in spending bills takes aim at federal LGBTQ, racial equity policies appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Problems plaguing small outdoor recreation businesses explored at U.S. Senate hearing
WASHINGTON — Operators and promoters of outdoor recreation companies said at a U.S. Senate hearing that small tourist businesses like theirs are a critical part of the rural U.S. economy facing multiple challenges. Witnesses before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday listed climate change, inflation, high gas prices and a potential […] The post Problems plaguing small outdoor recreation businesses explored at U.S. Senate hearing appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
State senators advance probe into Fulton County Jail, Georgia’s most notorious lockup
A severely overcrowded Fulton County jail has become so dilapidated that inmates are able to fashion makeshift weapons by reaching into the walls, removing broken flooring, electrical coverings, and broken pipes, according to staff from Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. A state Senate public safety subcommittee heard testimony from supervisors with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office […] The post State senators advance probe into Fulton County Jail, Georgia’s most notorious lockup appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. House pushes through Israel-only aid bill with dim future in Senate
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House on Thursday approved a $14.3 billion spending bill to aid Israel in its war against Hamas, but the measure stands no chance of passing the Senate and has elicited a veto threat from the White House. The 14-page bill, one of the first major tests for newly elected GOP Speaker […] The post U.S. House pushes through Israel-only aid bill with dim future in Senate appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
U.S. Senate GOP colleagues fight Tuberville hold as top military nominees trickle through
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are pushing back on Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s blockade of hundreds of U.S. military promotions as the upper chamber fills the remaining vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senators on Thursday approved Adm. Lisa Franchetti in a 95-1 vote to be the first woman to lead the U.S. Navy. Gen. David W. Allvin’s […] The post U.S. Senate GOP colleagues fight Tuberville hold as top military nominees trickle through appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Georgians gather at King Center to hold interfaith demonstration for ceasefire in Israeli-Hamas War
As the conflict in Gaza continues to roil, Georgians representing more than 30 faith-based groups met at the King Center in Atlanta Thursday morning to call for a ceasefire, an end to restrictions on aid convoys and a dismantling of what they called Israel’s apartheid system. “The loss of innocent lives must stop,” said Azka […] The post Georgians gather at King Center to hold interfaith demonstration for ceasefire in Israeli-Hamas War appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
Bookman: Turning teachers into guns for hire an absurd answer to school shootings
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones came up with a helluva idea the other day. He wants to turn Georgia teachers into guns for hire. Mr. Smith, the kindergarten teacher? Mrs. Sanchez, the media specialist? Literally, guns for hire. Under Jones’ proposal, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Sanchez could be paid an extra $10,000 a year to pack […] The post Bookman: Turning teachers into guns for hire an absurd answer to school shootings appeared first on Georgia Recorder.
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