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The big message from the midterms is that Americans are struggling with the cost of living. In case anyone missed it, they need relief now. This will put even more attention on the Federal Reserve: Will Chair Kevin Warsh do all he can to bring down inflation or placate the White House, which…
When Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., takes over as Senate majority leader, he should move to restore the filibuster back to where it was before the power of the minority to slow down the chamber was eroded by former Majority Leaders Harry Reid (a Democrat) and Mitch McConnell (a Republican). Bot…
The midterm elections marked a huge win for Texas Democrats, but it wasn’t an ardent endorsement of their policies and candidates. Voters were fed up with a deeply unpopular and antagonistic president, and they took it out on elected leaders who had become his Texas puppets.
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The Ethical Life
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🎧 Finding friends sometimes starts with showing up, pitching in and discovering how much richer life becomes when others need us.
The big message from the midterms is that Americans are struggling with the cost of living. In case anyone missed it, they need relief now. This will put even more attention on the Federal Reserve: Will Chair Kevin Warsh do all he can to bring down inflation or placate the White House, which wants lower interest rates?
When Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., takes over as Senate majority leader, he should move to restore the filibuster back to where it was before the power of the minority to slow down the chamber was eroded by former Majority Leaders Harry Reid (a Democrat) and Mitch McConnell (a Republican). Both Reid and McConnell chipped away at the filibuster for immediate political advantage, but doing so damaged the Senate and hurt the country. ...
The midterm elections marked a huge win for Texas Democrats, but it wasn’t an ardent endorsement of their policies and candidates. Voters were fed up with a deeply unpopular and antagonistic president, and they took it out on elected leaders who had become his Texas puppets.
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