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Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

2 years 7 months ago
We’ve got one commenter taking both top spots on the insightful side this week, but also… not really. Because in what I believe is a first, our top winner on the insightful side is Samuel Abram commenting on the previous comments post to celebrate a comment from last week, by Stephen T. Stone, that didn’t […]
Leigh Beadon

Ameren Teams Represented In National Gas Rodeo

2 years 7 months ago
COLLINSVILLE – Teams from East St. Louis, Peoria and Springfield represented Ameren Illinois at the 2023 National Gas Rodeo for natural gas workers – a two-day competition, Sept. 14-15, in Springfield, MO. The Gas Rodeo attracts the best natural gas workers from around the company to compete in events based on traditional tasks and skills. Ameren Missouri is sending six teams to the competition. “The Gas Rodeo is kind of like the Olympics for our gas journeymen and apprentices,” said Eric Kozak, vice president of Natural Gas for Ameren Illinois. “It’s all about competing to the best of their abilities in a safe manner. It also gives family members an up-close look at what it takes to do this type of work on an everyday basis.” The events include meter set, service installation, pipe cut and hand dig. Meter set: An assortment of fittings, service regulator, meter, meter gaskets and wrenches are in a tote bag. There is a plate/board with

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“Mass dysfunction” in Congress is all due to Kevin McCarthy

2 years 7 months ago
I'm sure this New York Times headline is offered in good faith, but it's just wrong: This is your periodic reminder that it's Kevin McCarthy who has sown "mass dysfunction," not the small and powerless House Freedom Caucus. McCarthy can sideline them anytime he wants by following the Senate's lead and working on a bipartisan ...continue reading "“Mass dysfunction” in Congress is all due to Kevin McCarthy"
Kevin Drum