Claire McCaskill supports Lindsey Graham's goal of putting crippling sanctions on Russia
And because you know I can't hold my tongue sometimes..
The NC GOP legislature is trying to usurp Governor Cooper's power
The NC GOP legislature introduced bills to convert more than 1,000 state government positions from political appointments to civil service jobs. The new governor would have to rely on people hired by outgoing Gov. Pat McCrory (R), who was criticized for hiring environmental regulators who ignore the science of climate change and coal ash pollution.
Another bill would require the (heavily Republican) State Senate to confirm members of incoming Gov. Roy Cooper’s cabinet, a move that at least one legislator admitted was motivated by Cooper’s victory.
The legislature could also remove the governor’s authority to appoint a majority of the state Board of Elections, as well as the county Boards of Elections. These boards decide how long polls are open and the location of polling places — decisions that opened the door to voter suppression under some of Gov. McCrory’s boards.
Under the new proposal, the governor will not have control over the state Board of Elections, and it would instead have an equal number of members from both parties
Cory Booker, Leonard Lance bill signed by President Obama to prevent businesses from blocking negative reviews
Consumers can post negative reviews without fear of retribution under legislation signed into law Thursday by President Barack Obama.
The Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016, sponsored by Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th Dist.) and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), would prevent non-disparagement clauses in agreements with patrons
The Lance-Booker legislation was designed to let consumers post negative reviews on Yelp and other online sites without a company going after them. It would end the practice of businesses inserting provisions into the lengthy terms and conditions customers they face when booking or buying online
^^but ya know, Cory is just so awful! /snark
If you’re just joining us, ReeseTheOne posted a thought-provoking diary for us this morning. you can read it here
DoReMi posted a diary about her observations & experience with the MI recount.
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