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Senate Shuts Down Bill Meant to Prevent Government Shutdowns

Legislation aimed at preventing future government shutdowns was rejected by the U.S. Senate on Oct. 25 as the chamber marched forward with consideration of an appropriations “minibus.” The “Prevent Government Shutdowns Act” sought to provide for the automatic extension of government funding for 14 days—and additional 14-day periods, where necessary—in …

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California caste bill veto a setback for advocates; opponents say stigma averted

Oct 8 (Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of a bill that would have banned caste discrimination was seen as “heartbreaking” by the legislation’s advocates while being welcomed by those who felt such a law would have stigmatized a minority in the state. The bill itself, as well as the buildup …

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California governor rejects bill to give unemployment checks to striking workers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California won’t be giving unemployment checks to workers on strike, with Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill Saturday that had been inspired by high-profile work stoppages in Hollywood and the hotel industry. Newsom, a Democrat, says he supports workers and often benefits from campaign contributions from …

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Bill Gates Admits There’s Lots of ‘Climate Exaggeration’

Multi-billionaire Bill Gates appeared to reverse course on some of his previous climate change remarks and suggested that some activists have made alarmist predictions. “There’s a lot of climate exaggeration,” said Mr. Gates, who helped found Microsoft and is now a multi-billionaire philanthropist, in a recent event. “The climate is not the …

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California Lawmakers Approve Bill Targeting Social Media Platforms Allowing Sexual Exploitation of Children

The California Legislature passed a bill Sept. 13 that would prohibit social media sites from sharing content that sexually exploits minors, with fines ranging from $1 million to $4 million. The bill would also require such sites to allow minors shown in such posts the ability to delete them, and provide platforms …

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