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Sandy Hook Promise Condemns the Department of Education Grant to Fund Arming Teachers

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
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Teachers agree, including those who own guns themselves: 74% of teachers surveyed by the National Education Association opposed arming teachers to combat gun violence in schools.

Key Points: 
  • Teachers agree, including those who own guns themselves: 74% of teachers surveyed by the National Education Association opposed arming teachers to combat gun violence in schools.
  • "We wholly reject this proposal to fund the arming of teachers in our children's classrooms.
  • Sandy Hook Promise attended the White House listening session with President Trump and Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in February, following the Parkland shooting, and voiced strong concern and opposition to the President's suggestion to arm teachers and staff.
  • About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national, nonprofit organization based in Newtown, Connecticut.

Century Aluminum Announces Ceremonial Restart of Kentucky Smelter with Commerce Secretary Ross

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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"We're thrilled to be joined by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross as we strengthen our economic footprint in Hawesville and bring back hundreds of jobs to Western Kentucky," said Michael Bless, CEO of Century Aluminum.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to be joined by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross as we strengthen our economic footprint in Hawesville and bring back hundreds of jobs to Western Kentucky," said Michael Bless, CEO of Century Aluminum.
  • We want to publicly thank President Donald Trump and Secretary Ross for their leadership on this issue."
  • "We are grateful for the investment made by Century Aluminum in one of Kentucky's signature industries," said Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin.
  • Century Aluminum Company is the largest primary aluminum producer in the United States, with three operating aluminum smelters in Kentucky and South Carolina.

President Trump Signs Bill Adopting Volcker Alliance Recommendations For Federal Civil Service Hiring Practices

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Monday, August 13, 2018
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5515, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, into law, which includes improvements to federal employee hiring practices endorsed by the Volcker Alliance and Partnership for Public Service.

Key Points: 
  • 5515, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, into law, which includes improvements to federal employee hiring practices endorsed by the Volcker Alliance and Partnership for Public Service.
  • The new legislation contains provisions focused on recruiting, hiring, and attracting a younger workforce outlined in the Renewing America's Civil Service, ajoint initiative of the Alliance and the Partnership.
  • I am pleased President Trump and Congress have acknowledged this issue and taken some important initial steps to improving its slow, often overly bureaucratic system," said Thomas W. Ross, president of the Volcker Alliance.
  • "The Volcker Alliance and the Partnership for Public Service are committed to modernization of the Federal Civil Service System and we are delighted to see some progress toward this goal," said Mr. Ross.

Under Pres. Trump, Turkey is Experiencing Difference Between Being an Ally or Foe, says Family Research Council

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Friday, August 10, 2018
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Earlier this month, the Trump administration sanctioned two Turkish officials who were both involved in the arrest and detention of American Pastor Andrew Brunson.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this month, the Trump administration sanctioned two Turkish officials who were both involved in the arrest and detention of American Pastor Andrew Brunson.
  • Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, who also serves on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, offered the following comments:
    "Ally or foe?
  • President Trump is giving Turkey the opportunity to see and experience the difference.
  • The days of apologizing for America and bowing to our adversaries ended with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton," concluded Perkins.

#FalseWaltz Is Smearing Fred Costello In CD6 Race

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Friday, August 10, 2018
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His new mailers andTV ads claim Fred Costello donated to liberal Democrats.

Key Points: 
  • His new mailers andTV ads claim Fred Costello donated to liberal Democrats.
  • Fred has never contributed to any Democrat in a partisan race.
  • A bill supported by Fred & signed by conservative Governor Rick Scott gave tuition only to natural born citizens of the US.
  • Fred is endorsed by Citizens for Trump, Bikers for Trump founder Chris Cox and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi among others.

SAF Says Judge Brett Kavanaugh Is Highly Qualified For SCOTUS Seat

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
Politics of the United States, United States, Supreme Court of the United States, Donald Trump, Politics, Brett Kavanaugh

"It's our opinion that President Donald Trump has made an excellent choice in his nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, and he would have a difficult time finding another candidate with his experience."

Key Points: 
  • "It's our opinion that President Donald Trump has made an excellent choice in his nomination of Judge Kavanaugh, and he would have a difficult time finding another candidate with his experience."
  • Judge Kavanaugh was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Maryland.
  • Circuit have definitely prepared him for a seat on the nation's highest court, should his nomination be confirmed.
  • "He must be quickly confirmed so Judge Kavanaugh can 'hit the ground running' when the Supreme Court begins its next session on the first Monday in October.

VA Employees File Grievance Against Veterans Affairs Over Trump Administration Executive Order

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Thursday, August 9, 2018
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In a move to protect the best care and services for veterans, the working people of the Department of Veterans Affairs filed a national grievance against the agency and the Trump Administration yesterday.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --In a move to protect the best care and services for veterans, the working people of the Department of Veterans Affairs filed a national grievance against the agency and the Trump Administration yesterday.
  • It hurts morale, it hurts productivity, and it hurts the veterans who need a fully-functioning VA.
  • That order, 13837, is the focus of the grievance and a lawsuit AFGE v. Trump that was heard in court two weeks ago.
  • "Our sisters and brothers at the VA know how important their work is especially since one-third are veterans themselves.

Fred Costello for Congress: This Is The Mike Waltz He Doesn't Want You To See In Florida CD6

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
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The video does not play well in Florida CD6, which is solid Trump country.

Key Points: 
  • The video does not play well in Florida CD6, which is solid Trump country.
  • "I'm Lieutenant Colonel Michael Waltz.
  • I've served multiple tours in Afghanistan as a special forces commander.
  • Donald Trump hasn't served this country a day in his life.

"Undocumented" Film to Be Released Amidst Immigration Debate

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018
American people of German descent, Climate change skepticism and denial, Donald Trump, The Apprentice, Illegal immigration to the United States, Illegal immigration, Economy of the United States, Politics of the United States, United States

The private screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Hunt, podcast host of Libby's Movie Hunt , and Malone.

Key Points: 
  • The private screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Hunt, podcast host of Libby's Movie Hunt , and Malone.
  • The film, originally shot and edited by Malone and produced by Robert Curlin in 2008, is an eye-opening look past media half-truth to all sides of illegal immigration, the biggest cultural challenge facing America today.
  • "This film is more relevant than ever given the debate in our country, so I immediately encouraged Justin to resurrect it for a wider audience."
  • Fast forward to 2018, a time of divisiveness amidst Trump's immigration stance and the upcoming mid-term elections.

As Trump Administration Considers Reduction of Refugee Cap for 2019, Nation's Mayors Push for Increase

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Monday, August 6, 2018
Forced migration, Demography, Aftermath of war, Right of asylum, Population, Refugee, Presidency of Donald Trump, Donald Trump, Economy of the United States, United States

The most recent policy adopted by USCM on this issue calls for admitting at least 100,000 refugees per year.

Key Points: 
  • The most recent policy adopted by USCM on this issue calls for admitting at least 100,000 refugees per year.
  • This year, the Trump Administration restricted the flow of refugees into the U.S. to 45,000 the lowest since the program began in 1980.
  • There have been reports that some in the Administration are suggesting a cap of 25,000 refugees in 2019.
  • It means that employers may not be able to hire the refugee workers they have counted on in the past.