Republican civil war erupts over earmarks in Congress's funding bills

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“The return of earmarks to the annual appropriations bills has sparked a battle among Republicans on Capitol Hill, pitting fiscal hawks against...”

BACON!

Government shutdown showdown with GOP puts Democrats in a bind

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“Senate Democrats face a critical decision on government funding, with a potential shutdown and voter anger on the line. Tensions rise as Congress...”

SHUTDOWN!

New study sheds light on what kinds of workers are losing jobs to AI

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  last year

“Stanford University research offers insights for students and young workers as artificial intelligence begins to reshape the labor market.”

Let's see.  We'll have large numbers of college educated young people, who tend to lean liberal, unable to find jobs.  Yeah this should be a smooth transition.

How to Arm Ukraine for Negotiations: For a Durable Peace, Trump Must Get the Order of Talks Right

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“For a durable peace, Trump must get the order of talks right.”

Neoliberals have begun recruiting scapegoats.  There has been a calibrated shift in political language to avoid mentioning a defeat of Russia.  Europe does not want Russia defeated.  A defeat and collapse of the Russian Federation would be a greater existential threat to the neoliberal world...

Public broadcasters say emergency-alert funds are in danger

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  9 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“Without Congressionally-approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from...”

Must be time for the TEA Party to shoot another dead horse.

This 1927 Studebaker House Car Is a Vintage Motorhome With a Modern Twist

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  3 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  last year

“Studebaker is primarily known for automobiles like the Avanti and Golden Hawk, but the Indiana-based company produced a wide array of vehicles. It...”

Recreational Vehicle, 1920s style.  They just don't make them like they used to.

12 Old-School Dips Almost Everyone Forgot About

Via: Nerm_L  •  News Viners  •  4 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  last year

“From clam dip and ham salad to port wine cheese balls, mid-century dips were less about fresh ingredients and more about maximizing convenience.”

Does this place need more dips?  

After U.S. Takes Stake in Intel, Trump Pledges 'Many More' Deals

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“The president said he hoped to "get as much as I can," signaling a shift in the relationship between government and private business.”

The chief business of the American people is business.

U.S. already has the critical minerals it needs - but they're being thrown away, new analysis shows

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“The findings, published today in the journal Science, show that improved recovery of critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium and rare earth...”

Resources through resourcefulness.

10 million EVs could be powered by lithium hidden in US mine waste

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“With just one percent recovery, U.S. import reliance for key minerals would plunge. 4 percent would end it all.”

Do we need to hire Chinese engineers to do this stuff?