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TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

Truly do wish people on social media would give it a minute when events that are far away and impacted by a large amount of disinformation online happen before writing posts about how Iran’s actions weren’t significant because people were “warned.”

It would really help society as a whole considerably.

Iran says it gave warning before attacking Israel. US says that's not true | Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iranian-notice-attack-may-have-dampened-escalation-risks-2024-04-14/

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

Zero Republicans in Congress voted for the Inflation Reduction Act.

Despite this, plenty of them take direct credit for IRA-funded clean energy projects.

Why? Because it works. The Inflation Reduction Act is creating jobs and protecting our planet.

This tool tracks the success of the IRA across the country. This kind of thing gets very little to no media attention. We have to tell voters ourselves.

Clean Economy Works | Tracking New Clean Energy Projects Across U.S.
https://e2.org/announcements/

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

Last year, the big three oil companies combined made 110 billion dollars in profit. They also received another 8 billion in subsidies from taxpayers.

I think they can afford to pay higher lease fees, which will put them on par to what they pay in other countries to drill. It’s about time the US caught up with other countries. Thanks, Biden. #ClimateAction

Earthjustice Applauds Overdue Reforms to Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Program:
https://earthjustice.org/press/2024/earthjustice-applauds-overdue-reforms-to-federal-oil-and-gas-leasing-program

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

I fully support this declaration.

However, for anyone confused, this was not some “demonstration” by Iran’s government in which they knew the result would be failure. (And there were casualties.)

Iran's government fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel.

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US will not take part in any Israeli retaliatory action against Iran |
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israels-netanyahu-vows-victory-after-iran-strikes-fears-wider-conflict-grow-2024-04-14/

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

This will invest in school facilities that demonstrate the need for both energy improvements and financing, with a focus on supporting districts that qualify as disadvantaged.

Quite different from the Republican plan, which is essentially “close America’s schools” or “turn them all right wing Christian Nationalist.”

Biden–Harris Administration Announces $180 Million Investment in School Energy Infrastructure as Part of Investing in America Agenda-
https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/20/biden-harris-administration-announces-180-million-investment-in-school-energy-infrastructure-as-part-of-investing-in-america-agenda/

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

This is not someone anyone wants in charge of anything. Hardly a confusing situation.

Trump reposts 2018 all-caps anti-Iran threat in response to Israel strike | Donald Trump | The Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/14/trump-iran-response-israel

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

This is yet another thing that helps regular people thanks to the Biden Administration and Democrats.

The IRS Finally Cracked the Code on Making Tax Season Suck Less | The New Republic:
https://newrepublic.com/article/180448/irs-direct-file-fixed-taxes

ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is set to receive over $6 billion in funding from the Biden administration next week, as part of the CHIPS and Science Act. This substantial investment aims to bolster Samsung's chip manufacturing capabilities within the United States.

In response, Samsung has committed to investing $44 billion in the construction of new semiconductor fabrication facilities in the U.S.

#ChipsAct #ChipsForAmerica

Source: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/samsung-chip-push

ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

NY-26 special election

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Early Voting runs April 20, 2024 – April 28, 2024.

New Yorkers are allowed to request an absentee ballot. Voters can access the application online.

April 20 is the deadline to postmark an application for an absentee ballot or send an email or fax for an absentee ballot application.

April 29 is the deadline to apply in person for an absentee ballot.

Absentee ballots being mailed must be postmarked by April 30

#ElectDemocrats #SpecialElection

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

The Biden Administration’s commitment to invest in replacing diesel school buses with cleaner electric buses reflects a significant step toward prioritizing children's health and addressing environmental and climate concerns. This initiative not only aims to reduce air pollution linked to health issues but also aligns with broad efforts to combat climate change by minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. #ClimateAction

WWPS receives $4.7M in grants for 15 new electric buses:
https://archive.ph/2024.04.06-172610/https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/local/education/wwps-receives-4-7m-in-grants-for-15-new-electric-buses/article_37ac2e68-f1fd-11ee-af92-1f3508e0f514.html

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

Junk health insurance plans are a bad deal, often leaving people with thousands in medical debt. Junk health care plans mislead consumers and don’t offer real coverage.

The new rule announced by the Biden administration is an important move to crack down on junk health insurance, protect patients, and ensure access to quality health coverage. #BidenDelivers

FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Landmark Rule to Protect Americans from Junk Health Insurance |
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/28/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-new-landmark-rule-to-protect-americans-from-junk-health-insurance/

ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

Biden’s cash advantage

President Biden may be down in the polls, but he’s way up on Trump when it comes to campaign funds.

Biden's been raking in the cash! He's got almost double the money Trump has, and there's a ton of outside groups backing him too. Trump's people don't even come close.

What can a campaign do with this sort of advantage?

Advertising and efforts to get out the vote.

*The Morning; NYTimes

https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/dynamic/render?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20240411&instance_id=119876&isViewInBrowser=true&nl=the-morning&paid_regi=2&productCode=NN&regi_id=232976799&segment_id=163165&te=1&uri=nyt%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter%2F358ee37b-9255-5cf5-9e46-d7d3a193a213&user_id=b79b81c53a84a35ae0bc066e3333e17e

ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

Arizona is the epicenter of some major political battles that are shaping the 2024 campaign. It's not just about that old abortion ban from the Civil War era or the border situation. These issues have put Arizona right in the spotlight of American politics.

It's also a crucial swing state.

There's a close Senate race going on there, and it'll affect who controls the Senate. It'll also show how Kari Lake, a Trump supporter who doesn't believe the 2020 election results, will do in 2024.

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ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

Trump’s hush-money case is the first of his four criminal indictments slated to go to trial and would be the first criminal trial ever of a former president.

Trump is now 0 for 3 in last-minute attempts to get a New York appeals court to delay his looming hush money criminal trial. An appeals court judge Wednesday swiftly rejected.

https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-hush-money-appeal-juan-merchan-43ce6ef13f3b7a2ea017a658e6b4e01b

ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

Letitia James is not done with Trump.

She is asking hard questions about the $175 million bond that would safeguard at least some of what Trump owes New York while he appeals to losing the trial. A hearing on the bond's financial soundness is set for Monday, April 22.

James is also intent on holding Trump's feet to the fire, along with the feet of his lawyers, over something her office has complained about for four years: the withholding of evidence

https://www.businessinsider.com/trials-over-but-letitia-james-not-done-with-donald-trump-2024-4

ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

Letitia James' big win. Conservative activists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman are in trouble! They gotta pay up a whopping $1.25 million for trying to mess with the 2020 election.

Everyone should be able to vote without any fear or intimidation.

Well, these guys tried to scare Black voters so they wouldn't vote for who they wanted. They did some seriously messed up stuff and spread a bunch of lies. Now, they're paying the price for it.

https://www.newsweek.com/letitia-james-wins-1-25-million-settlement-voter-suppression-lawsuit-1888687

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

The EPA last week activated the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, one of the Inflation Reduction Act's largest climate programs.

The historic $20B investment will fund clean energy projects across the U.S., particularly in frontline communities. It’s good for the climate and for good jobs. #ClimateAction

White House Activates $20 Billion Climate Kickstarter Program:
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/white-house-activates-20-billion-climate-kickstarter-program

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

The EPA has once again taken action to protect communities, issuing a new rule to cut hazardous pollution for those living near toxic manufacturing facilities.

And please remember that every one of these actions by the Biden Administration will be undone with a Trump presidency. Biden has taken large strides on environmental action. Trump undid more than any President in history.

New EPA rules for about 200 US chemical manufacturers take aim at ‘cancer alleys’ |
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/09/health/epa-cancer-chemical-rules/index.html

ClintBarton, 1 month ago to random

The EPA. Under President Biden's administration, finally made a rule for "forever chemicals" in our drinking water.

These chemicals are bad for us, even in tiny amounts, and they can stick around in the environment for hundreds of years. The new rule should help reduce PFAS exposure for about 100 million people. It's been a long time since the EPA set a new drinking water standard, so this is a big deal. 🚰

#CleanWater #PFAS #EnvironmentalProtection

https://wapo.st/3TUUf7G

Drax, 1 month ago to random

The rest of us better work twice as hard to make sure everyone is aware of what is going on - and votes.

Poll: Too many GOP voters back authoritarian vision under Trump:
https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/poll-many-gop-voters-back-authoritarian-vision-trump-rcna147012

TonyStark, 1 month ago to random

It’s important to be cognizant of important actions the Biden administration continues to take.

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has supported EPA’s work to clean up NPL sites with a $3.5 billion investment in the Superfund remedial program. The EPA has been able to provide as much funding for site cleanup work in the past two years as it did in the previous five years, officials said.”

EPA places Lukachukai mining site to Superfund site for waste cleanup:
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/03/06/epa-places-lukachukai-mining-site-to-superfund-site-for-waste-cleanup/72865385007/