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Amazon Will Pay Whopping $0 In Federal Taxes On $11.2 Billion Profits | Fortune - 2 views

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"Those wondering how many zeros Amazon, which is valued at nearly $800 billion, has to pay in federal taxes might be surprised to learn that its check to the IRS will read exactly $0.00."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Those wondering how many zeros Amazon, which is valued at nearly $800 billion, has to pay in federal taxes might be surprised to learn that its check to the IRS will read exactly $0.00."</div>

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Iowa panel OKs bill ending need for permit to buy, carry gun - 1 views

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"A bill that would eliminate the requirement to obtain a permit to buy or carry a gun in Iowa has been moved out of a Senate subcommittee."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"A bill that would eliminate the requirement to obtain a permit to buy or carry a gun in Iowa has been moved out of a Senate subcommittee."</div>

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Before judging 'late-term abortion,' understand what it means, doctors say - CNN - 0 views

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"One in four women will have an abortion by the time they're 45, which means that very likely, you know or love someone who has had an abortion."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"One in four women will have an abortion by the time they're 45, which means that very likely, you know or love someone who has had an abortion."</div>

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Bill would give politicians more control over picking judges - 1 views

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Broadband Providers Are Quietly Taking Advantage of an Internet Without Net Neutrality ... - 1 views

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CBO says economy lost $11 billion during shutdown - CNN - 0 views

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Bryan Pregon on 29 Jan 19

"Delayed paychecks, reduced working hours, and stalled contracts led to a loss of about $11 billion in gross domestic product over the five-week shutdown. About $8 billion of that will be recovered as workers return, but $3 billion or 0.02% of gross domestic product in 2019 will never be recovered, according to the CBO."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Delayed paychecks, reduced working hours, and stalled contracts led to a loss of about $11 billion in gross domestic product over the five-week shutdown. About $8 billion of that will be recovered as workers return, but $3 billion or 0.02% of gross domestic product in 2019 will never be recovered, according to the CBO."</div>

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Courts say anti-abortion 'heartbeat bills' are unconstitutional. So why do they keep co... - 1 views

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Bryan Pregon on 28 Jan 19

""The US Supreme Court essentially has held" in Roe and subsequent cases "that a state cannot ban abortion before viability," Nash explained. "Viability is determined individually but on average is between about 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.""

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">""The US Supreme Court essentially has held" in Roe and subsequent cases "that a state cannot ban abortion before viability," Nash explained. "Viability is determined individually but on average is between about 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.""</div>

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Handguns are more popular in US homes, with deadly consequences for children, study say... - 0 views

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"Fewer Americans are likely to own a gun now than 40 years ago, but those who do are more likely to own handguns over rifles or shotguns. As the proportion of those with handguns has increased, so has the number of children under the age of 5 who are dying from firearm injuries, according to a new study."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Fewer Americans are likely to own a gun now than 40 years ago, but those who do are more likely to own handguns over rifles or shotguns. As the proportion of those with handguns has increased, so has the number of children under the age of 5 who are dying from firearm injuries, according to a new study."</div>

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Supreme Court refuses to hear coach's free speech case | TheHill - 0 views

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Supreme court refused to hear a case about a football coach kneeling after games and praying quietly to himself. The coach lost his job for it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Supreme court refused to hear a case about a football coach kneeling after games and praying quietly to himself. The coach lost his job for it.</div>

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Elizabeth Warren pitches 'wealth tax' on richest Americans - CNNPolitics - 2 views

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Bryan Pregon on 25 Jan 19

"Sen. Elizabeth Warren is proposing a new tax on Americans with assets of $50 million or more as part of a bold new initiative to reverse the increasing concentration of wealth among the country's richest households."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Sen. Elizabeth Warren is proposing a new tax on Americans with assets of $50 million or more as part of a bold new initiative to reverse the increasing concentration of wealth among the country's richest households."</div>

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Supreme Court will shape the 2020 presidential race - CNNPolitics - 1 views

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Bryan Pregon on 23 Jan 19

"The Supreme Court's future is poised to turn into a defining battle in the 2020 presidential election, as justices consider taking up cases that touch some of the nation's most sensitive political divides."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Supreme Court's future is poised to turn into a defining battle in the 2020 presidential election, as justices consider taking up cases that touch some of the nation's most sensitive political divides."</div>

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Judge declares Iowa fetal heartbeat law unconstitutional - 0 views

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"Supporters of the law are likely to ask the Iowa Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Huppert's ruling."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Supporters of the law are likely to ask the Iowa Supreme Court to hear an appeal of Huppert's ruling."</div>

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World's 26 richest people own as much as poorest 50%, says Oxfam | Business | The Guardian - 0 views

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Bryan Pregon on 21 Jan 19

"The growing concentration of the world's wealth has been highlighted by a report showing that the 26 richest billionaires own as many assets as the 3.8 billion people who make up the poorest half of the planet's population."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The growing concentration of the world's wealth has been highlighted by a report showing that the 26 richest billionaires own as many assets as the 3.8 billion people who make up the poorest half of the planet's population."</div>

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T-Mobile announced a merger needing Trump administration approval. The next day, 9 exec... - 1 views

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Bryan Pregon on 16 Jan 19

"Last April, telecom giant T-Mobile announced a megadeal: a $26 billion merger with rival Sprint, which would more than double T-Mobile's value and give it a huge new chunk of the cellphone market. But for T-Mobile, one hurdle remained: Its deal needed approval from the Trump administration."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Last April, telecom giant T-Mobile announced a megadeal: a $26 billion merger with rival Sprint, which would more than double T-Mobile's value and give it a huge new chunk of the cellphone market. But for T-Mobile, one hurdle remained: Its deal needed approval from the Trump administration."</div>

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Steve King removed from committee assignments following racist comments - CNNPolitics - 0 views

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Bryan Pregon on 15 Jan 19

"Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa has been removed from committee assignments following racist remarks, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced Monday, the latest development in bipartisan condemnation of King's recent interview that appeared to lament that the term "white supremacist" is considered offensive."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa has been removed from committee assignments following racist remarks, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced Monday, the latest development in bipartisan condemnation of King's recent interview that appeared to lament that the term "white supremacist" is considered offensive."</div>

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Despite promises to stop, US cell carriers are still selling your real-time phone locat... - 0 views

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Bryan Pregon on 10 Jan 19

"Last year, four of the largest U.S. cell carriers were caught selling and sending real-time location data of their customers to shady companies that sold it on to big spenders, who would use the data to track anyone "within seconds" for whatever reason they wanted."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Last year, four of the largest U.S. cell carriers were caught selling and sending real-time location data of their customers to shady companies that sold it on to big spenders, who would use the data to track anyone "within seconds" for whatever reason they wanted."</div>

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Dem introduces bills to eliminate electoral college, stop presidents from pardoning the... - 0 views

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Bryan Pregon on 04 Jan 19

"Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tn.), a vocal critic of President Trump, on Thursday introduced two bills to eliminate the electoral college and prevent presidents from pardoning themselves or their family members."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tn.), a vocal critic of President Trump, on Thursday introduced two bills to eliminate the electoral college and prevent presidents from pardoning themselves or their family members."</div>

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Washington bans anyone under 21 from buying assault rifles - 0 views

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"a spokeswoman for the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility, said the initiative was one of the most comprehensive gun-violence prevention measures to pass in the United States. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"a spokeswoman for the Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility, said the initiative was one of the most comprehensive gun-violence prevention measures to pass in the United States. "</div>

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So, what now? Here's what needs to happen to avoid a partial government shutdown - 3 views

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"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to schedule a vote Friday to begin debate on the House-passed CR, which includes the $5 billion for the border wall."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is expected to schedule a vote Friday to begin debate on the House-passed CR, which includes the $5 billion for the border wall."</div>

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New year brings altered landscape for abortion battle - CNN - 0 views

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"a more conservative US Supreme Court, 85 confirmed judges appointed by President Donald Trump who are reshaping the courts, and legislative bodies -- both state and federal -- transformed by a contentious midterm election."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"a more conservative US Supreme Court, 85 confirmed judges appointed by President Donald Trump who are reshaping the courts, and legislative bodies -- both state and federal -- transformed by a contentious midterm election."</div>

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Amazon Will Pay Whopping $0 In Federal Taxes On $11.2 Billion Profits | Fortune - 2 views

Iowa panel OKs bill ending need for permit to buy, carry gun - 1 views

Before judging 'late-term abortion,' understand what it means, doctors say - CNN - 0 views

Bill would give politicians more control over picking judges - 1 views

Broadband Providers Are Quietly Taking Advantage of an Internet Without Net Neutrality ... - 1 views

CBO says economy lost $11 billion during shutdown - CNN - 0 views

Courts say anti-abortion 'heartbeat bills' are unconstitutional. So why do they keep co... - 1 views

Handguns are more popular in US homes, with deadly consequences for children, study say... - 0 views

Supreme Court refuses to hear coach's free speech case | TheHill - 0 views

Elizabeth Warren pitches 'wealth tax' on richest Americans - CNNPolitics - 2 views

Supreme Court will shape the 2020 presidential race - CNNPolitics - 1 views

Judge declares Iowa fetal heartbeat law unconstitutional - 0 views

World's 26 richest people own as much as poorest 50%, says Oxfam | Business | The Guardian - 0 views

T-Mobile announced a merger needing Trump administration approval. The next day, 9 exec... - 1 views

Steve King removed from committee assignments following racist comments - CNNPolitics - 0 views

Despite promises to stop, US cell carriers are still selling your real-time phone locat... - 0 views

Dem introduces bills to eliminate electoral college, stop presidents from pardoning the... - 0 views

Washington bans anyone under 21 from buying assault rifles - 0 views

So, what now? Here's what needs to happen to avoid a partial government shutdown - 3 views

New year brings altered landscape for abortion battle - CNN - 0 views

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