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PoliticsFriday 09.17.21

The Former Senators Cashing In As Lobbyists

The fight over Democrats’ plans to raise taxes on the wealthy has exposed a growing trend: former senators using their knowledge and expertise to lobby for the rich and powerful.

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Pick a jab, any jab: The CDC is endorsing a “mix and match” approach to boosters. Those who are eligible for a third dose can now receive any of the three FDA-approved vaccines — regardless of which shot they got first.

CDC Endorses “Mix and Match” Approach to Boosters

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More than 100 health experts are issuing an urgent warning: Climate change is becoming the "defining narrative of human health." If we want to save millions of lives, we must aggressively curb emissions. Unfortunately, the dirtiest fossil fuel is having a U.S. renaissance.

Doctors Issue Urgent Climate Warning

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Steve Bannon is one step closer to being held in criminal contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with the 1/6 committee’s subpoena. Could Donald Trump be next? The panel isn’t ruling that out.

Trump Is "Not Off Limits" in 1/6 Committee Probe

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Waiting on the Supreme Court to end qualified immunity for police? Don’t. Take it from the deputy director of litigation for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund: “Reform is going to have to come from elsewhere.”

Supreme Court Backs the Blue

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General Colin Powell, a history-maker and barrier-breaker, has died of COVID complications at age 84.

COVID Claims Life of Colin Powell

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COVID is the leading cause of death among law enforcement. In fact, 5x more police officers have died from the virus than guns since the start of the pandemic. Nevertheless, this Washington state trooper wants Gov. Jay Inslee to kiss his ass for instating a vaccine mandate.

Washington State Trooper Tells Gov. Inslee to Kiss His Ass

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Back in May, President Biden issued an executive order calling on the government to analyze climate-related financial risks. The results are in: We have a lot of work to do.

Climate Crisis Poses “Serious Risks” to U.S. Economy

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What Trump-era immigration law has just been reinstated? Where is the ceiling for crypto like Bitcoin? And who told Chris Martin to f*ck off?

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