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Government Shutdowns: A Cautionary Tale
The first shutdown in 1976 under President Ford came from his veto of a spending bill, citing inflation and fiscal restraint. Later shutdowns shifted into…
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Behind the Shutdown: The Real Fight Over ACA Subsidy Spending
The real fight behind the government shutdown isn’t parks or Social Security—it’s whether to make a COVID-era “emergency” ACA subsidy permanent. That program has already…
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What in the Hell Did They Think Was Going to Happen?
Rep. Becca Balint canceled a planned Michigan town hall, citing safety in today’s overheated political climate. The move follows the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which…
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Balint’s Comments on ICE Add to Growing Concerns Over Political Incitement and Violence
Rep. Becca Balint’s recent comments accusing ICE of “kidnapping” and criticizing agents for wearing masks come amid a surge in rhetoric targeting federal officers. With…
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Becca Balint Falls for Clickbait Article, Falsely Alarms Vermonters and Veterans
Rep. Becca Balint sounded a false alarm this week, believing a clickbait story that VA doctors can refuse care to Democrats and others. The story…
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Balint, Sanders, Support Man Disrupting Press Conference
Senator Padilla disrupted a DHS press conference, then claimed he was there for a military meeting. Instead of clarifying facts, Reps. Becca Balint and Bernie…
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Instagram Isn’t Congress: Vermont’s Lawmakers Cry Foul but Do Nothing
Vermont’s congressional delegation is outraged over the detention of two Palestinian student activists—but they’ve taken no action to change the law that made it possible.…
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