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Supreme Court may reel in US agency powers in fishing dispute
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Supreme Court may reel in US agency powers in fishing dispute

By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung | SOURCE: THE GAZETTE WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments on Wednesday in a dispute involving a government-run program to monitor for overfishing of herring off New England's coast that gives its conservative majority a chance to further limit the regulatory powers of federal agencies. The justices are weighing appeals by two fishing companies of lower court rulings allowing the National Marine Fisheries Service to require commercial fishermen to help fund the program. The companies - led by New Jersey-based Loper Bright Enterprises and Rhode Island-based Relentless Inc - have argued that Congress did not authorize the agency, part of the U.S. Commerce Department, to establish the program. Arguments were ongoing. ...
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As Trump’s rise sparks isolationist worries among US allies, Americans focus on home turf
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As Trump’s rise sparks isolationist worries among US allies, Americans focus on home turf

By Jason Lange | SOURCE: THE GAZETTE WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Donald Trump strengthens his lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, some U.S. allies are worried about an American turn toward isolationism, a shift that would reflect an electorate largely focused on domestic issues. That was shown in polling in Iowa where Trump scored an overwhelming victory on Monday, with foreign policy the top issue for just one in 10 participants in the state's caucus, according to a poll by Edison Research. That compared to four in 10 who said the economy was No. 1 and three in 10 who pointed to immigration. National polling provides a similar picture. When Americans have cited matters involving foreigners as the country's top problem, they most often have referred to im...
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Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigration—Part III
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Understanding the Constitution: How States May Respond to Illegal Immigration—Part III

By Rob Natelson | SOURCE: INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE This essay first appeared in the Jan. 10, 2024 Epoch Times. Part I and Part II in this series explained that: The Constitution grants the federal government the exclusive power to wage offensive war; but the states as well as the federal government may wage defensive war; the states may wage defensive war against insurrectionists and against actual or threatened invasions—including invasions by those international criminal gangs the Founders called “enemies of the human race;” and the historical record shows that the mass illegal immigration at the Southern border is an “Invasion” as the Constitution uses that word. A Not-So-Hypothetical Situation As part of our research into state war ...
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EDITORIAL: AG Weiser picks pot over Colorado’s kids
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EDITORIAL: AG Weiser picks pot over Colorado’s kids

By The Gazette Editorial Board | SOURCE: THE GAZETTE Big Marijuana is waging a war on Colorado’s children — just as Big Tobacco has done for generations. High-potency concentrates are sold in nifty little packages and pre-loaded into disposable, battery-powered vape pens that can be concealed in a kid’s backpack or pocket. Then, they’re inhaled discreetly on the fly — maybe on the way to school — and tossed in the trash. No dreadlocks; no billowing, acrid smoke; no joints the size of a rolled-up newspaper. This ain’t your grandpa’s Dead concert. This is today’s kids — perhaps even your kids — and the power-packed pot derivatives they’re using are getting them higher than ever. Though technically off limits to minors, retail pot has played a pivotal role in undermining Colorado’...
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Lawmakers march in arctic temps Monday, but skip work Tuesday cause it’s cold
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Lawmakers march in arctic temps Monday, but skip work Tuesday cause it’s cold

SOURCE: COLORADO PEAK POLITICS We hope state lawmakers are enjoying their bonus four-day weekend, what with it being too cold or something to go to work after Monday’s big chill. All of these people managed to march outdoors all day today but can't make it to work indoors tomorrow.#copolitics https://t.co/Nn3iteaq8y— Pathofmostresistance (@Pathofmostresi1) January 16, 2024 How privileged they are to get paid for not going to work because it’s cold outside. There were a lot of dedicated folks out there marching in the snow Monday to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., who wouldn’t miss it for the world. Then there were the politicians. The SMART Act hearings scheduled today are also postponed. #coleg #snowleg pic.twitter.com/QaH0YlQ2Bj— Legislative Council Sta...
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Chinese Scientists Develop Mutant Coronavirus Strain with Alarming Lethality in Mice, Raising Concerns of Potential Spillover to Humans
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Chinese Scientists Develop Mutant Coronavirus Strain with Alarming Lethality in Mice, Raising Concerns of Potential Spillover to Humans

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM Chinese scientists have been conducting experiments involving a mutant strain of the coronavirus that has proven to be 100 percent lethal in mice. This research, which has raised serious concerns about the possibility of another pandemic, was carried out by scientists in Beijing who have direct links to the Chinese military. The scientists cloned a Covid-like virus called GX_P2V, which was originally found in pangolins, and used it to infect mice. What makes this experiment particularly alarming is that the mice were "humanized," meaning they were genetically engineered to express a protein found in humans. The objective was to observe how the virus would react in a human-like environment. https://www.youtube.com/embed/AtPhOHCVwbY?feature=oembed&am...
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New immigrants pose ‘difficult dilemma’ as Denver Health sees 700% increase in patients
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New immigrants pose ‘difficult dilemma’ as Denver Health sees 700% increase in patients

By Nicole C. Brambila | SOURCE: DENVER GAZETTE Denver Health — the city’s hospital safety net — has seen a 700% increase across its health system in patients from South and Central America over the past 14 months. The rise in patients coincides with — and health officials attribute to — the unprecedented numbers of immigrants, who have crossed America's border illegally, coming to Denver. The lion share of these new patients are from Venezuela. “Overall, these patients don’t have medical insurance,” said Dr. Taylor McCormick, associate director of Pediatrics Emergency Medicine at Denver Health. “Denver Health is eating the cost for many of these visits.” Denver Health does not track — nor does it ask — the immigration status of its patients. READ FULL ARTICLE ON GAZETTE.C...
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Majority of Americans Expect Donald Trump to Win Against Joe Biden, According to Poll
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Majority of Americans Expect Donald Trump to Win Against Joe Biden, According to Poll

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM Joe Biden should prepare to receive a big smackdown if a new poll can be believed. The poll conducted by The Economist/YouGov reveals that a significant majority of Americans believe former President Donald Trump would defeat President Biden if they were their parties' respective nominees for president. The poll asked respondents to predict the winner "regardless of who you prefer," and 44 percent chose Trump, while 35 percent chose Biden. The remaining 21 percent were undecided. Interestingly, the poll also found that Americans are evenly split in terms of candidate support, with 43 percent supporting Biden and an equal percentage supporting Trump. Six percent of respondents selected "other," 5 percent were unsure, and 3 percent stated that they wou...
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Denver Water rate increase goes into effect
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Denver Water rate increase goes into effect

By Sage Kelley | SOURCE: DENVER GAZETTE Don't be alarmed by higher water bills come the end of the month. Water rates increased on Jan. 1 for the almost 1.5 million people served by Denver Water, nearly 25% of the state's population. The estimated rate increase for a single-family home that uses the same amount of water as it did in 2023 will be an average of $1.60 to $2.30 per month, depending on where they live in the city. The rate increase was approved Oct. 11 by Denver’s Board of Water Commissioners. The new rates will help fund “once in a lifetime” projects to the city's water system, an official said. “Denver Water is at a pivot point. These are historic times and we’ll be affected, just as the communities we serve will be affected, by climate change, popula...
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Governor Jared Polis Leaves Colorado Lawmakers Confused with Mixed Messages on His Tax Policy
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Governor Jared Polis Leaves Colorado Lawmakers Confused with Mixed Messages on His Tax Policy

SOURCE: THELOBBY-CO.COM During his recent State of the State address, Governor Jared Polis presented an ambitious agenda for massive government spending on public transit, education, job training, and crime fighting. However, he surprised many by emphatically calling once again for an income tax cut that would primarily benefit the upper middle class. This unexpected stance challenged the Democratic majority. The Governor’s proposal highlights the confusion and division within the tax and spend Democrat Party. At the core of the debate is Colorado's tax system, which underwent a significant change in 1987 when the state legislature implemented a regressive flat tax, taxing all income at the same rate. This change was further solidified in 1992 with the passage of the Taxpay...
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