TOP NEWS: Over 30 Million in US Face 'Hunger Cliff' as Food Benefit Cuts Loom

 

February 10, 2023 Top News

Experts Condemn Biden Admin's Proposed 'Gag Rule' for Federal Scientists "This restriction on discussing the implications of research has no place in a scientific integrity policy," said one government accountability expert. Julia Conley Big Business Gave Over $36 Million to GOP 'Sedition Caucus' in 2022 Election Cycle: Report With many of the same MAGA election deniers now holding powerful positions that could threaten democracy and fundamental voting rights, it's critical that corporations finally stand up to their extremism—not encourage more." Brett Wilkins Over 30 Million in US Face 'Hunger Cliff' as Food Benefit Cuts Loom As one advocate put it, "People had this budget, things haven't gotten better, and now you're going to a grocery store where things are more expensive." Kenny Stancil Washington Post Runs Medicare Newsletter Sponsored By Insurance Lobby Front Group The Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper sprinkled its coverage of an intensifying fight over Medicare with ads purchased by an organization that promotes private Medicare Advantage plans. Jake Johnson After 3 Months on Strike, HarperCollins Workers Win Tentative Deal With Pay Hikes If the agreement is ratified by union members, said one supporter, "this strike will have helped publishing in general and not just this team." Julia Conley Under Pressure Amid Soaring Death Toll, US Eases Syria Sanctions for Earthquake Relief "We welcome the decision by the U.S. Department of Treasury to issue a broad General License on Syria sanctions," said one advocate. Jake Johnson Pentagon Confirms It Shot Down 'Object' 40,000 Feet Over Alaska "We're calling this an object because that's the best description we have right now," said a White House spokesperson, adding that the object was roughly the size of a small car. Julia Conley VIEW ALL NEWS

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