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February 08, 2023
****Top News****
Seymour Hersh Report Alleges US Was Behind Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage
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The Biden White House adamantly denied the veteran investigative
journalist's reporting, calling it "complete fiction."
****Jake Johnson****
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'They Can't Be Trusted': Advocates Say Don't Buy GOP Applause for Social
Security
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"Republicans have told us over and over again that they want to cut
Social Security and Medicare," said the advocacy group Social Security
Works. "One moment of applause doesn't change that."
**Jake Johnson**
Syrian Relief Leader Urges US to Lift Sanctions Hindering
Post-Earthquake Rescue Effort
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"We need heavy equipment, ambulances, and firefighting vehicles to
continue to rescue and remove the rubble, and this entails lifting
sanctions on Syria as soon as possible," said the head of a leading
humanitarian group
****Kenny Stancil****
'Huge Win': Railway Unions Strike Deal on Sick Leave With Industry Giant
CSX
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"Now it's time for the entire rail industry, which made over $26 billion
in profits last year, to provide at least seven paid sick days to every
rail worker in America," said Sen. Bernie Sanders in response.
****Brett Wilkins****
In SOTU Response, Ramirez Urges Biden to Deliver for Workers With
Executive Action
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"We believe the president and the country can do better," said the
congresswoman. "Working people around the country are ready to stand up
for our families, for our communities, and for the best version of
America."
****Julia Conley****
Critics Sound Alarm on GOP Plan to Enact Big Oil 'Wish List'
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"To make America truly energy independent, we must break our addiction
to oil by expanding the use of clean energy technologies that can lower
emissions and energy costs," argued Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette.
****Kenny Stancil****
'No Time to Waste': Alarm as Antarctic Ice Hits Lowest January Level
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"These extreme temperatures remain a tangible indication of the effects
of a changing climate for many regions," said one European climate
official.
****Brett Wilkins****
Biden Told to Act on His Climate Rhetoric by Halting New Fossil Fuel
Drilling
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"President Biden needs to stop approving fossil fuel infrastructure
projects, end fossil fuel production on public lands and waters, and
declare a climate emergency," said one climate campaigner.
****Jake Johnson****
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****Opinion****
Biden Exposed Republican Plans to Cut Social Security. Now, He Should
Release a Plan to Expand Social Security.
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The president should challenge the GOP to release its own plan for
Social Security and hold a vote. Let the American people see, in the
light of day, what each party stands for.
**Nancy J. Altman**
Help Wanted: Five Rational Republicans Willing to Save the US Economy
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The immediate task is simple: Raise the nation's debt limit and thereby
avert a U.S. recession and worldwide economic disaster.
****Steven Harper****
The GOP Will Be Zero Help When It Comes to Helping Working Families
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To live up to any of his lofty rhetoric, Biden will have no choice but
to take executive action.
****Karen Dolan****
To Defend Gas Stoves, Industry Calls in the Tobacco Propagandists
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The issue of polluting gas stoves is currently raging in the U.S. and
represents a growing public relations crisis for the industry.
****Andy Rowell****
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