A law in North Carolina could make preparing for a giant storm like Hurricane Florence more difficult.North Carolina passed a law six years ago that banned the state from using climate science to plan for rising sea levels.Scientists have expressed concerns that North Carolina’s increasing, low-lying coast could put it at risk for expensive and dangerous flooding.But in 2012, state lawmakers said studies done by climate change experts could not be used for forecasting or planning, saying the science wasn't solid enough.Lawmakers worried people's property values would be affected and said climate change studies only look at the worst case.The law even caught the attention of comedian Stephen Colbert, who poked fun at the law on his show in 2012. Florida did something similar, discouraging the use of words like "climate change" and global warming" in official state documents. … [Read more...] about This North Carolina law could make preparing for huge storms more difficult
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Ex-Michigan Wolverines Steve Hutchinson, Ty Law back on Hall of Fame ballot
Associated Press Published 6:53 PM EDT Sep 13, 2018 Tony Gonzalez, the most accomplished tight end in NFL history, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey and London Fletcher are first-year eligible players among the 102 modern-era nominees for the class of 2019 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also on the ballot are Steve Hutchinson and Ty Law, the former Michigan offensive guard and cornerback, respectively, who were finalists last year. Gonzalez retired in 2013 after 17 pro seasons in which he had 1,325 receptions, second to Jerry Rice on the career list. A college basketball and football star at Cal, he was drafted 13th overall by the Chiefs in 1997 and played a dozen seasons in Kansas City. Gonzalez spent his final five seasons with Atlanta, finishing with 111 touchdown catches and 15,127 yards receiving. He made six All-Pro teams and was a member of the all-decade team for 2000-10. Reed and Bailey were standout defensive backs for stout units. The 24th overall draft selection in 2002, Reed … [Read more...] about Ex-Michigan Wolverines Steve Hutchinson, Ty Law back on Hall of Fame ballot
Cruz: ‘Does Twitter Now Ban the Plain Text of Federal Law?’
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Thursday blasted Twitter for blocking tweets that include the term “illegal alien,” The Hill reports. Twitter rejected paid promotion for a tweet from the Center for Immigration Studies that included the phrase “illegal alien,” according to the think tank’s executive director, Mark Krikorian. “Twitter just rejected paid promotion of the tweet below, saying: ‘This determination is based on the following Twitter Ads policy: Hateful Content,’” Krikorian tweeted on Wednesday. “It's because it contains the phrase ‘illegal alien’, which @TwitterAdsHelp deems unacceptable.” “Does Twitter now ban the plain text of federal law?” Cruz asked in a tweet on Thursday. “8 U.S. Code § 1252c is entitled ‘Authorizing State and local law enforcement officials to arrest and detain certain illegal aliens.’ It authorizes the state or local arrest of illegal … [Read more...] about Cruz: ‘Does Twitter Now Ban the Plain Text of Federal Law?’
Maryland suit seeks to protect US health law from ‘sabotage’
BALTIMORE — Maryland's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration for efforts he says are intended to undercut the nation's health care law. The lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday is the latest in a broad effort by attorneys general in various U.S. states pushing back against a "sabotage" of the Affordable Care Act following years of failed GOP attempts to fully repeal the Obama-era law. Attorney General Brian Frosh is seeking a declaratory judgment in U.S. District Court that ACA is constitutional. He says the Trump administration's "attempts to sabotage this life-saving law and jeopardize the health of Marylanders who rely on it cannot stand." There was no immediate comment from Health and Human Services, which is among the U.S. departments listed as defendants in Maryland's suit. … [Read more...] about Maryland suit seeks to protect US health law from ‘sabotage’
Manafort Case Puts New Scrutiny on Foreign Lobbying Law’s Shortcomings
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Politics Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by BySharon LaFraniere Sept. 13, 2018 WASHINGTON — It was the summer of 1986, and Paul Manafort, then a top-tier Washington lobbyist, counted no fewer than 10 foreign governments and political groups as clients. He directed American media campaigns for them, met with officials in the White House, State Department and Congress on their behalf and strategized about how to sway United States policy toward their interests. What he did not do was disclose much of his activity to the Justice Department, as required by the Foreign Agents Registration Act, the law governing lobbying for foreign interests. Federal investigators confronted him about those omissions, ordered him to correct his filings and warned him not to repeat the same mistakes. Thirty-two years later, Mr. Manafort’s … [Read more...] about Manafort Case Puts New Scrutiny on Foreign Lobbying Law’s Shortcomings