The UK government proposed changes to trade procedures that have created tensions with the EU in the aftermath of Brexit.
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Welcome to Thursday, June 16th, squish and mallows...
The UK government proposed changes to trade procedures that have created tensions with the EU in the aftermath of Brexit.
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Changes were proposed to the Northern Ireland trade protocol, which was established under the deal agreed to by the UK and EU when Britain left the EU. Yesterday, legal action was taken against the UK for not abiding by the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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** Streamlining the VA’s Processes for Covering Veterans Who Were Exposed to Toxic Substances (H.R. 3967)
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The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 would streamline the Dept. of Veterans Affairs process for determining what toxic exposures can be covered under VA care.
The Senate is expected to vote on this bill as amended.
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** U.S. States & Cities Move to Ban Styrofoam
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A number of states and cities in America have banned single-use plastic items, like styrofoam, in an effort to cut down on waste and encourage the use of biodegradable or reusable items.
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** #TeamSeas for NFTs
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Planning to support efforts to clean the oceans of toxic plastics? May as well get something for all that giving you do...
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We call it a "charitable sweepstakes"—each dollar you donate to #TeamSeas earns you entries for a chance to win 1 of 4 NFTs ([link removed]) by famed Japanese artist Hiroshi Yoshii.
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** All the Memes Fit to Post
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** And, In The End...
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Happy World Sea Turtle Day. You can protect sea turtle habitats by reducing single-use plastic, participating in ocean clean-ups, and not disturbing turtles nesting on the beach.
—Jamie Epstein
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