Climate Action Alliance of the Valley news roundup for Nov. 22
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
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Warner, Gardner applaud passage of bill to secure Internet-connected devices
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) applauded congressional passage of their bipartisan legislation to require minimum security requirements for Internet of Things devices purchased by the U.S. government.
Beyer introduces resolution backing nuclear non-proliferation efforts
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The U.S. is slated to leave the Treaty on Open Skies on Sunday, and another key nuclear arms control agreement, New START, is set to expire in just over two months.
Don’t call the cops: Especially if your loved ones are old, disabled or have special needs
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There are some things that don’t change. Even as the nation grapples with the twin distractions of political theater and a viral pandemic, there are still deadlier forces at play.
Climate Action of the Valley: Climate, energy news roundup for Nov. 15
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News. Excerpts from a recent Roundup follow; full Roundup is here.
Bitcoin’s hash rate increased by 42 percent in just two days
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The popularity of Bitcoin is sky-rocketing day after day, and it is becoming a common household name. A cryptocurrency with an ambiguous origin is now on its way to become an integral and important part of the world economy.
Democrats on the clock: Test of how blue Virginia really is coming in 2021
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Forgive Virginia Democrats for cutting short their post-election celebrations, considering the odd trend, dating back to the mid-1970s, with our statewide elections.
A history of the filibuster and why it should be tougher to mount
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The filibuster is still a critical device when used properly in the Senate, but it should be tougher to invoke.
John W. Whitehead: End the government’s war on America’s military veterans
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The 2020 presidential election may be over, but nothing has really changed. The U.S. government still poses the greatest threat to our freedoms.
Trump fires defense secretary: FBI, CIA directors could be next
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President Trump, reeling from his defeat in last week’s presidential election, announced Monday that he has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, effective immediately.
