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Ethics rules for Supreme Court justices approved on party-line vote by U.S. Senate panel

2 years 6 months ago

WASHINGTON — The Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Thursday approved a proposal to impose a code of ethics for the U.S. Supreme Court, amid revelations that justices failed to disclose luxury travel and real estate deals, as well as directing staff to promote book sales. The panel split along party lines, in an 11-10 vote, […]

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Ashley Murray

Federal aviation bill passed by U.S. House, with boost for smaller airports

2 years 6 months ago

The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a bill Thursday that would reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years, including a big increase in subsidies for airlines providing flights to smaller markets. The chamber voted 351-67 to approve the bill, which would authorize $104 billion for the agency through 2028, increase authorized spending levels for rural aviation programs and […]

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Jacob Fischler

National abortion ban eyed as group marks ‘Siege of Atlanta’ protests 35 years ago

2 years 6 months ago

Members of a national anti-abortion religious organization called Operation Save America are in Atlanta this week to protest at a local abortion clinic and to discuss new strategies for achieving a national prohibition on abortion at any stage of pregnancy. Operation Save America began as Operation Rescue in 1986 and became more well known in […]

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Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Family Business Profile: Kay-Bee Electric keeps up with current trends as it transitions to 3rd generation leadership

2 years 6 months ago
For electrical contractor Kay-Bee Electric, the company’s milestone 75th anniversary this year is also a time of transition and change, as a third generation of the company takes over for the first time and the company looks to future trends in electrical infrastructure. Brian Kohnen, who has served as president of the Florissant-based company after succeeding his brother Steve Kohnen in 2015, is stepping down to a part-time role in the business, while remaining as chairman. Paul Kohnen, Brian’s…
Gloria Lloyd