Tag Archives: Democrats

NY Liquor Store Lobbyists Scotch To-Go Cocktails

Gothamist reports: New York lawmakers are pushing back against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to allow restaurants and bars to serve cocktails with takeout and delivery orders. Neither of the legislative budget plans included what Hochul recently called “the most popular item in (her) budget.” The liquor store lobby raised concern over the measure and has not been afraid of letting …

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Obama Tests Positive For COVID, Has Mild Symptoms

The Washington Post reports: Former president Barack Obama said Sunday he has tested positive for the coronavirus, noting that his symptoms appeared mild so far. “I just tested positive for COVID,” Obama said on Twitter. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and …

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All Of Newsom’s Recall Opponents Skip Regular Race

Politico reports: California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recall opponents have opted out of a second round. Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s camp confirmed to POLITICO on Thursday that Faulconer would not contest Newsom’s reelection. With that, every high-profile Republican who ran to replace Newsom in last year’s recall has bowed out of the 2022 contest. Conservative talk show and top …

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NY Races Are Key To Dems Retaining US House Control

Roll Call reports: Even though Republicans got to draw more congressional districts nationwide, Democrats were in charge of the map in the fourth-largest state, and they didn’t let the opportunity go to waste. Democrats’ wide majorities in the state legislature allowed them to effectively ignore a new redistricting commission and draw an aggressive map that could maximize the party’s gains …

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Senate Approves $1.5T Spending Bill In 68-31 Vote

CNN reports: The Senate voted on a bipartisan basis Thursday evening to pass a massive $1.5 trillion government funding bill that includes $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine. The bill, which the House passed Wednesday evening, can now be sent to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The final tally in the Senate was 68-31. Government funding is …

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House Passes $1.5T Spending Bill In Late Night Vote

The New York Times reports: The House on Wednesday passed a sprawling $1.5 trillion federal spending bill that includes a huge infusion of aid for war-torn Ukraine and money to keep the government funded through September, after jettisoning a package to fund President Biden’s new Covid-19 response effort. Bipartisan approval of the first major government spending legislation of Mr. Biden’s …

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“Vegan” Adams May Ban Chocolate Milk In Schools

Patch New York reports: A bipartisan group of New York City’s congressional representatives this week tried to moooo-ve Mayor Eric Adams to reconsider a potential chocolate milk ban. Children who drink flavored milk consume more nutrients than non-milk drinkers, among other health benefits extolled in a letter written and signed by the delegation — and published on the National Milk …

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LIVE VIDEO: Biden Announces Ban On Russian Oil

The New York Times reports: President Biden is expected on Tuesday morning to ban the importation of Russian oil into the United States, a senior administration official said, making the move after pressure from lawmakers in both parties to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Biden is scheduled to make the announcement at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday from the …

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AP: Biden To Announce Ban On Russian Oil Imports

The Associated Press reports: President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter. Biden was set to announce the move as soon as Tuesday, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter before …

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Cuomo Blames His Resignation On “Cancel Culture”

The Associated Press reports: Just six months after he resigned from office in disgrace over sexual harassment allegations, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared to be hinting at a political comeback in remarks at a Brooklyn church on Sunday. The Democrat made a campaign-like stop at a Brooklyn church Sunday, delivering a speech in which he condemned “cancel culture.” …

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Armed Intruder Spurs Lockdown At Joint Base Andrews

The New York Times reports: The military base in Maryland that the president and the vice president use to travel to and from Washington was put on lockdown on Sunday night when two people, at least one of whom was armed, bypassed a security checkpoint at about the time that Vice President Kamala Harris and four Cabinet members landed there. …

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NY Gov: Going To The Office Every Day Is Over Forever

The New York Post reports: The coronavirus pandemic has likely killed the traditional schedule of commuting to the office for work five days a week, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “It may never be a five-day week again,” said Hochul. “It may be four days with flexibility. It may be three and a half,” she said. Still, the governor said she …

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NYC Mayor Scraps Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Activities

The New York Daily News reports: Starting Monday, New Yorkers will no longer need to show proof of vaccination for indoor activities like dining and kids won’t have to wear face masks in school, Mayor Adams announced Friday as coronavirus infections continue to drop statewide. The rollback of pandemic precautions was expected, as Adams said earlier this week that the …

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Beto O’Rourke Promises To Legalize Weed In Texas

Austin’s NBC News affiliate reports: After clinching the Democratic nomination for Texas governor, Beto O’Rourke took the stage and made a promise that could possibly define his fall campaign. “And don’t you think it’s time we legalize marijuana in the state of Texas? I do too. We can get that done”, O’Rouke said. A heavy promise, but one that he …

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Nielsen: 38.2 Million Watched Biden’s SOTU Address

The Associated Press reports: An estimated 38.2 million TV viewers watched President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, according to Nielsen ratings. That surpassed the audience of 37.2 million for Donald Trump’s last such address in 2020, but fell short of the 45.6 million who tuned in for Trump’s first State of the Union speech in 2018. Fox News …

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LIVE VIDEO: Biden Delivers State Of The Union Address

CNN reports: White House officials are mindful that tonight’s speech will reflect a figurative — and likely literal — split-screen with continued violence in Ukraine. The 9 p.m. ET speech will occur around the same time that shelling and strikes typically begin in the early morning hours in Ukraine. President Biden’s team has been closely monitoring the column of Russian …

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First Lady To Host Ukraine Ambassador At SOTU Speech

Via press release from the White House: First Lady Jill Biden will welcome selected guests from across the United States to join her in the viewing box for President Biden’s State of the Union Address this evening, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Each of these individuals, with their resilience, innovation, service, and courage, were chosen by the White House because they …

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STUDY: Biden Has 96.5% Success Rate In Senate Votes

Roll Call reports: You may not know it based on the stalled components of his policy agenda, but President Joe Biden is preparing to deliver his first State of the Union address to a Congress that has delivered him a historically high level of success. Despite a narrow House majority and 50-50 Senate that’s only under his party’s control because …

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Dem Rep. Ted Deutch Will Not Seek 2022 Reelection

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports: U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, who has represented parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties since 2010, is resigning from the House of Representatives, he said Monday. A close associate of the congressman said Deutch will become CEO of the American Jewish Committee. Deutch has focused much of his attention in office on Israel and the …

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Andrew Coumo To Claim Exoneration In TV Ad Blitz

The New York Daily News reports: He’s coming back to your TV. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been creeping back into the public spotlight recently, will feature in a new round of advertisements beginning on Monday, his spokesman said. The ad campaign appears to be focused on rehabilitating Cuomo’s tarnished image after a torrent of sexual harassment allegations drove …

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