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U.S. House panel advances assault weapons ban on party-line vote

2 years 11 months ago

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Judiciary Committee late Wednesday passed  legislation that would ban certain semi-automatic weapons, in a renewed push to ban the guns most commonly used in recent mass shootings. The party-line 25-18 vote followed recent mass shootings in which AR-15 style rifles were used — in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and […]

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Ariana Figueroa

U.S. House passes bill guaranteeing contraception access, with eight GOP votes

2 years 11 months ago

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted mostly along party lines Thursday to send the Senate legislation that would guarantee people the right to use contraception without government interference. The legislation from North Carolina Democratic Rep. Kathy Manning, approved 228-195, is part of the Democrats’ response to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned the constitutional right to an […]

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Jennifer Shutt

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 11 months ago
This is a lovely red alstroemeria blooming in our front yard garden this spring. Isn't it pretty?
Kevin Drum

Boat Hoist In Lockhaven Salvaged And Moved To New Location In Portage Des Sioux

2 years 11 months ago
GRAFTON - The large piece of machinery, what can best be described as a large boat hoist, has been sitting idle in a parking lot in Lockhaven since the 1960s according to some reports. The hoist is still believed to be fully operational and is being moved to a new location where it can continue to be used. It was towed over to Grafton where it was then loaded onto a ferry to its final resting place at the Longshot Marina in Portage De Sioux. Ambition Towing based out of St. Louis was in charge of the towing operation. Below are pictures of the tow truck and hitch setup. Scott Mandrell, the man who was spearheading this operation Thursday morning (July 21) said that "it's a really unusual load." The machine easily takes up both lanes as it went down Route 100 into Grafton, which required a little assistance from the authorities. A State Police Officer gave the tow truck and other men an escort into Grafton to ensure everyone's safety. The hoist was going to be scrapped afte

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Bye bye to auto warranty scam calls

2 years 11 months ago
This happened two weeks ago, but for some reason Bloomberg wrote about it today: The Federal Communications Commission has ordered phone companies to stop carrying traffic related to robocalls about scam auto warranties. US voice service providers must now “take all necessary steps to avoid carrying this robocall traffic,” or provide a report outlining how ...continue reading "Bye bye to auto warranty scam calls"
Kevin Drum

Manifest Juice and Broth To Fill Gap Left by Clayton's Beets & Bones

2 years 11 months ago
Heads up: If you're one of the residents of this fine city who gets your health via fresh juice, bone broth and other wellness-forward delicacies, this rebrand is for you. Conor VanBuskirk, one of the minds behind Beets & Bones, which closed its doors earlier this year, is set to fill the gap that the popular Clayton spot left behind. The new concept, Manifest Juice and Broth (8401 Maryland Avenue), a "health cafe and to-go spot" that will open on Monday, July 25, and be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jessica Rogen