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Americans can now renew their passports online
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 2 months ago
“The State Department announced Wednesday that its online renewal system is now fully operational, after testing in pilot programs, and available to...”
Just in time for the elections. Useful information for those planning to leave the country in November.
Is sparkling water as hydrating as plain water?
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 3 Comments • 1 Like • 2 months ago
“One study found that sparkling water was just as hydrating as plain water and many other drinks, including coffee, tea and soda.”
Not the same whiz if it ain't got that fizz. This really needed a scientific study? Really?
Ukraine Wants Long-Range Weapons. Here's a Look at What They Are.
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 1 Like • 2 months ago
“Much of the public discourse about arming Ukraine has revolved around whether the United States will send "long range" weapons. But that can mean...”
Targets really do matter more than hardware. We really do need to understand what Ukraine intends to do with these weapons before we provide them. Trying to decapitate political government in Russia would likely usher in a hard line government resolved to intensify the war. The Putin regime...
Federal decision on Nippon-US Steel takeover to be pushed back
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 2 months ago
“Japan's Nippon Steel seeks to refile bid for US Steel acquisition, delaying decision until after US presidential election.”
The next Keystone XL. At least this time everyone is kicking a steel can down the road. So, where is all the American investment capital Republicans like to brag about? And why aren't Democrats screaming about environmental degradation and price gouging? Seems like both parties are trapped in...
Teamsters union withholds presidential endorsement amid strong support for Trump
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 3 Likes • 2 months ago
“The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced Wednesday it will not endorse a presidential candidate after internal polling showed most...”
The rank and file support Trump so, naturally, the executive board sweeps it under the carpet. But then union leadership has been feathering their own nests for many, many decades.
NYC lawyer admits he gamed immigration system in plea that could force him to pay $16M in restitution
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 2 Likes • 2 months ago
“Immigration attorney Kofi Amankwaa coached migrants to falsely claim they were abused so they could get legal status in the US under a special...”
An immigration fat cat got cooked?
Democratic operative announces party exit after volunteering at DNC : 'Impossible to unsee what I've seen'
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 2 months ago
“'Here's the sad truth: The Democratic Party has lost its way entirely,' former campaign operative wrote”
You know it's serious when the Democratic Party begins losing fundraisers.
The circular logic of Kamalanomics
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 1 Like • 2 months ago
“Harris's housing proposal is nothing more than proposing to spend more federal money to fix the problems that Biden-Harris excessive spending has...”
Does Kamalanomics explain why Republican luminaries are endorsing Harris? Kamala Harris' proposal to 'assist' new home buyers is nothing more than another Federal subsidized debt scam to make the rich richer. Kamala Harris is promising to continue the failed (and abjectly stupid) liberal...
Democrats look to put Republicans in a bind with vote on IVF bill
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 2 Likes • 2 months ago
“Senate Democrats are trying to put Republicans in a bind”
Oh, look, Chuck Schumer has touched Democrats' sensitive spot. Gee, ain't he swell. Just look at how hard Chuck is humpin' for the American people. Why is it that Chuck Schumer wants to ensure that everyone has access to the most expensive, most invasive medical treatments? Chuck doesn't want...