Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to reaffirm independence of FCC
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Legislation introduced by Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan in early March would reaffirm the importance of the FCC’s independence.
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Trumpers now trying to gut Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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I’m not sure why I’m actually surprised to read that the Trump/Musk folks are now planning to limit eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Staunton rally sends message to leaders in DC: Not going to take it anymore
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I had just made it to the Hands Off! rally to protest the Trump/Musk administration being held in Downtown Staunton on Saturday when a young man in a jacked-up pick-up truck stopped in front of the rally crowd.
Virginia lawmakers push back at Trump USDA over $500M in food bank cuts
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A bipartisan group of Virginia lawmakers is pushing back against the Trump USDA’s move to cancel $500 million in funding for food banks.
Trump tariffs wipe out one year of economic recovery in two days
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Back on April 4, 2024, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 38,596.98; a year later, today, it closed at 38,314.86.
Trump, finally, approves disaster declaration for Southwest Virginia
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It only took Donald Trump six weeks to approve a disaster declaration for the early February flooding in Southwest Virginia. To be fair, he plays a lot of golf.
Amanda Chase might be on the ballot for a Republican governor primary
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Amanda Chase is still in the race for the Republican governor nomination, for now, but I’d say it’s not looking good for her.
Trump announces ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs: $600B tax increase for you and me
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Donald Trump reminded the world how little he understands economics on Wednesday, with his “Liberation Day” speech rolling out a baseline 10 percent tariff on all imports.
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank prepares for possible USDA funding cuts
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The loss of more than $1 billion to pay American farmers to provide food to schools and food banks will create hungry stomachs nationwide.
Making our rights disappear: The authoritarians wage war on due process
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Imagine this: you’re rounded up in the dead of night by government agents, arrested and sent to a detention center.
