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Farmers are defending the law big pork wants to destroy
Oct 187 months ago

Farmers are defending the law big pork wants to destroy

California's Proposition 12 sets minimum space standards for animals sold into the state's market, providing an opportunity for independent family farmers to compete fairly and stay in business, while...

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Red and blue states agree on something; they are united against bigger trucks
Sep 278 months ago

Red and blue states agree on something; they are united against bigger trucks

Over 2,200 local government officials from all 50 states have united to oppose proposals in Congress that would increase the federal weight limits for tractor-trailers, citing the potential for massiv...

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Politics without shame: Gerrymandering makes hypocrisy a political punch line
Aug 099 months ago

Politics without shame: Gerrymandering makes hypocrisy a political punch line

Former diplomat and Democratic senator Adlai Stevenson once remarked that “a hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservat...

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Epstein case highlights Congress's attention tactics
Jul 3110 months ago

Epstein case highlights Congress's attention tactics

In the House of Representatives, many members compete for attention to make the news, but those who succeed in attracting the spotlight often face criticism from colleagues and must be strategic in th...

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