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Democratic group lays out environmental, economic roadmap

Members of House Democrats’ Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition and its affiliated nonprofit released a set of policies on Tuesday to serve as a template to address both economic and climate concerns in the next Congress should their party make big midterm gains. The SEEC Institute’s Thriving Economy Project is…

Roll Call · Sep 15

US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ as betting markets boom, policy expert warns

The gambling crisis ‘demands a public health response’ and should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco, expert says

The Guardian - US · Apr 24

Fed-Up Republicans Want Trump Impeached After Threatening to Destroy 'Entire' Iran: 'Unhinged Supervillain'

President Trump faces backlash from both Republicans and Democrats over his threats to Iran, sparking calls for impeachment.

International Business Times UK · Apr 7

Bill would ban sports betting ads during games and forbid bets on college athletes

A federal bill has been proposed to ban in-game advertising and bets on college athletes

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2024

‘There’s no limit’: one congressman’s solitary crusade to rein in sports betting

Democrat Paul Tonko is pushing to halt a ‘public health crisis’ from engulfing the country – starting with a nationwide ban on ads

The Guardian - US · Dec 2, 2023

Congress Asks Is TikTok Really 'An Extension of' the Chinese Communist Party?

TikTok's CEO served as little more than a punching bag for lawmakers with a dizzying array of big tech grievances.

Reason · Mar 23, 2023

House Democrats prod Senate, Biden on climate legislation

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are redoubling their push for a sweeping climate bill this Congress, urging President Joe Biden to “do everything” in his power to make a deal as the country braces for a hot and arid summer and the world’s atmosphere breaks greenhouse gas records.

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022

House Democrats prod Senate, Biden on climate legislation - Roll Call

House Democrats are urging President Joe Biden to “do everything” in his power to make a climate legislation deal as the planet heats up.

Roll Call · Jun 16, 2022

How Wall Street is driving inflation

Deregulated Wall Street traders are driving price spikes on gas and food — but Biden could shut them down easily

Salon · Jun 16, 2022

Time running out on the ‘one opportunity’ for a climate bill

WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden went to Capitol Hill in October to arm-twist for his signature environmental and economic legislation, many Democrats remained hopeful the bill’s climate provisions would survive.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022