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February 10, 2023
****Top News****
Experts Condemn Biden Admin's Proposed 'Gag Rule' for Federal Scientists
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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"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****
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What Do Trump's Racism, Expensive Eggs, and a Bird Flu Pandemic Have in
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The threats are all clear and present, but if we don't prepare in
advance... well, we saw what happened last time.
**Thom Hartmann**
How This Pipeline Giant Funded Minnesota Police Targeting Climate
Protests
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From pizza and “Pipeline Punch” energy drinks, to porta potties,
riot suits, zip ties, and salaries, Enbridge poured a total of $8.6
million into 97 public agencies across the state amid opposition to Line
3 tar sands project.
****Alleen Brown & John McCracken****
Can the States Help Us Make the Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share?
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Lawmakers in seven states last month introduced legislation that aims,
in some innovative ways, to raise taxes on their most fiscally favored.
We need others to follow their lead.
****Sam Pizzigatti****
Journalists' Lack Of Understanding Distorts Economic Coverage
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What American outlets should learn from a new study on the BBC's
reporting on politics and the economy.
****Henry Burke****
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