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House Democrats blocked on Thursday a Republican motion to ensure parents’ rights in the education of their children are protected. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) offered a motion to recommit the Mental Health Matters Act, which was sponsored by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA). If the House were to pass the motion to recommit, then the bill would go back to its committee of origin, where they would not be able to vote on the bill again unless the House were to attach McClain’s amendment. The amendment would require parental notice and consent before schools offer mental health services to students. McClain spoke on the House floor about the need to pass this amendment to ensure that parents can fight back against schools that may covertly push transgenderism with students: “[M]y amendment…would establish that parents have the right to be informed of any mental health-related issues with their children. In other words – schools may not hide critical information from parents. “And … [Read more...] about House Democrats Block Republican Plan to Promote Parents’ Rights in Schools

Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is in a statistical dead heat as Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz surges and Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman continues to lose steam, according to a poll. On Thursday, Emerson College Polling released its latest poll on the contest, showing that 43 percent of likely voters are backing Oz, who is endorsed by former President Donald J. Trump, while 45 percent support Fetterman. The Democrat’s razor-thin two point lead falls within the margin of error, meaning the race is in a statistical tie. Eight percent of respondents are undecided, and another three percent intend to vote for another candidate. Pennsylvania Senate: . @EmersonCollege , 9/23-26 https://t.co/lX2B7iaQdW — Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) September 30, 2022 Independents are breaking for the Republican candidate at a substantial clip. Of respondents without a major party affiliation, 46 percent say they would vote for Oz, giving him a 12 point lead over Fetterman, who draws … [Read more...] about Poll: GOP’s Oz Surges, Democrat Fetterman Slides in PA Senate Race

Republican state Sen. Zach Nunn leads Democrat Rep. Cindy Axne (IA), according to a recent poll for Iowa’s Third Congressional District. The poll from Moore Information Group released on Friday on behalf of the NRCC showed that Nunn leads Axne in the swing district by two points. Forty-six percent said they would vote for Nunn, while 44 percent said Axne, which is inside the poll’s five percent margin. Ten percent said they were undecided. Nunn also led by eight points between the independents, 46 percent to 38 percent. The generic congressional ballot in the district also showed that the likely general election voters preferred the GOP candidate with 44 percent, compared to the 41 percent who said they would vote for the generic Democrat. Additionally, President Joe Biden’s job approval in the district is underwater, which could cause a problem for Axne, who has supported the president 100 percent of the time. His approval rating was at 43 percent, with a 56 percent … [Read more...] about Poll: Iowa Republican Zach Nunn Leads Democrat Cindy Axne

The Conservative Party-led British government is pressuring pro-Brexit, pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland to accept their ongoing sell-out to the European Union and form a regional government or face consequences. Northern Ireland, sometimes referred to as Ulster, particularly by British Unionists in the Province, was left effectively still inside the European Union, at least for the purposes of customs and regulations, and even subject to an internal border between it and the Great British mainland in the Brexit deal agreed by Boris Johnson. The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), which is the largest of the pro-British parties in Northern Ireland, fiercely opposed this as undermining their place in the United Kingdom, and ultimately refused to continue participating in the power-sharing government with pro-EU, Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin when London failed to rectify the situation — meaning no regional government at all. Chris Heaton-Harris, the Liz Truss … [Read more...] about UK Govt Pressures Pro-Brexit Unionists in Ulster to Accept EU Sell-Out

The Republican candidates lead the Democrats on the generic congressional ballot by one point, according to Rasmussen Reports’ weekly poll released Friday. Friday’s poll shows that Republicans still have the upper hand going into the election in 39 days. The Rasmussen Reports survey showed that the GOP candidates are only one point ahead of the Democrats on the generic congressional ballot, which is one point down from last week. The poll found that 45 percent of likely U.S. voters said they would elect a Republican, while 44 percent said they would vote for the Democrat. Five percent said they would vote for another candidate, and the other seven said they were unsure. Nevertheless, the one-point margin with only weeks before the election means the poll has the possibility of shifting either way before November; however, the Republicans have led on the generic ballot all year. Generic Congressional Ballot: GOP Congressional Lead Down to 1 Point. … [Read more...] about Rasmussen Poll: GOP Lead Generic Ballot by One Point

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 2 NEW YORK (AP) — The New York attorney general’s lawsuit accusing Donald Trump and his company of fraud has been assigned to a state court judge who repeatedly ruled against the former president in related subpoena disputes — including holding him in contempt, fining him $110,000 and forcing him to sit for a deposition. Trump’s lawyers are objecting to Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron’s continued involvement and accused Attorney General Letitia James’ office of attempting to “judge shop” because, in paperwork seeking assignment of a judge, it noted Engoron's knowledge of the case and linked the lawsuit and subpoena disputes as "related" matters. In a letter Thursday to the court's administrative judge, Trump lawyer Alina Habba argued that the lawsuit should instead be assigned to the court’s Commercial Division, which is set up to handle complex corporate litigation. James’ office, which … [Read more...] about Trump fraud lawsuit goes to judge who held him in contempt

In the final push to Election Day, Democrats and Republicans are battling for the parent vote and the range of issues American parents face have left both sides thinking they hold the advantage. Republicans remain concentrated on parental rights in helping dictate school curriculums and policies, as it proved a winning strategy in the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. Facing a Republican sweep in the midterms, progressives decided they had to devote resources to winning over parents, but have opted to focus on financial assistance to stymie the costs of skyrocketing inflation. "Parents are a really powerful voting bloc," Ailen Arreaza, North Carolina program director at ParentsTogether, a nonprofit advocating for progressive policies , told Newsweek . "Your identity as a parent really defines so many of the decisions that you make, from what you buy, where you live, and who you vote for." Democrats and Republicans have predominately focused the final stretch of the … [Read more...] about Battle for the Parent Vote Comes Down to These Two Issues

The House of Representatives passed a bill to establish an Office of Food Security at the Department of Veterans Affairs , with 49 Republicans voting against the proposal. The Food Security for All Veterans Act was passed by a 376-49 vote, sending the bill to the Senate for approval. The legislation, introduced by Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, aims to establish a department to assist veterans facing food insecurity and lack of nutrition, such as providing them with information about food stamps and other programs. Speaking on the House floor to advocate for what was her fist bill, Peltola said Alaska 's high veteran population motivated her to push for the introduction of the department. "There is nothing more important than ensuring our veterans and their families can enjoy a safe and healthy life after their service to our country," Peltola said. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support, with 49 Republicans being the only lawmakers who voted against the … [Read more...] about These 49 republicans voted against food security help for veterans

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 10 EDINBURG, Texas (AP) — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday night that Texas would send busloads of migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border to more cities and Democrat challenger Beto O’Rourke pledged tighter gun laws as parents whose children were killed in the Uvalde school shooting stood outside an auditorium hosting the only debate before November's election. The promises reflected how Abbott and O’Rourke are eager to spotlight starkly different issues with just three weeks before early voting begins in a competitive Texas governor’s race that is one of most closely watched — and expensive — of the 2022 midterms. On abortion, which is now banned in Texas, Abbott didn't waver over signing a law that allows no exceptions for rape victims as the restrictions create stumbles for some Republicans who have been wary of voter backlash. … [Read more...] about Uvalde shooting, border dominate only Texas governor debate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill, AB2098, introduced by Democratic Assembly Member Evan Low, declares that a physician or surgeon commits professional misconduct if they disseminate “misinformation or disinformation" about the nature and risks of COVID-19, its prevention and treatment and the development, safety and effectiveness of vaccines. A doctor who commits such conduct could face discipline by the state medical board or osteopathic medical board and in severe cases, could potentially lose their license to practice in California. It was the last remaining vaccine-related bill of note after the more controversial measures didn't pass. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2018, more than 95,000 Californians have died, according to figures from the state Department of Public Health. More than 80% of the population has been … [Read more...] about California: Docs may be disciplined for spreading COVID lies