EPA retaliated against three scientists, says watchdog

September 18, 2024

Courtesy of TerraPower — The Environmental Protection Agency's internal audit found that the agency retaliated against three employees for expressing differing scientific opinions.

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Harris has avoided giving away too many details about her fight with Trump.

Vice President Harris has sought to win over centrist supporters from former President Trump and has avoided getting into the nitty-gritty of specific policy positions.

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Biden's climate change bill received zero Republican votes, and some Republicans believe the energy tax credit is worth preserving.

With President Biden's signature climate change legislation stimulating energy investment in Republican-led districts, many Republicans, including the House speaker, are in favor of preserving at least some of the tax credits.

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Shapiro forgot his ID and was denied alcohol while trying to celebrate the canned cocktail law.

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Teamsters union postpones presidential endorsement for first time since 1996

This is the first time since 1996 that the International Federation of Trucking Associations has not endorsed a presidential election and only the third time since 1960. read more