Month: September 2020

Klobuchar unveils $100B plan to battle substance abuse, improve mental health

Sen. Amy KlobucharAmy KlobucharHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Democrats demand Republican leaders examine election challenges after Georgia voting chaos Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-Minn.), a…

By HotelSalesCareers September 8, 2020 Off

Trump on 2020 Dems: 'SleepyCreepy Joe over Crazy Bernie'

President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE on Friday predicted Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems…

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Hamilton moves into team ownership in Extreme E

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has made his first move into the role of team ownership, with the announcement that he is behind a new entry in the Extreme E championship. The new series will see drivers off-road racing in electric SUV cars at a series of venues around the world including the…

By HotelSalesCareers September 8, 2020 Off

UK denies it’s planning to rip up Brexit Withdrawal Agreement

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by Amazon Polly The U.K. is “committed to implementing” the Northern Ireland protocol in the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, Environment Secretary George Eustice said Monday. Responding to a Financial Times report that the U.K. plans this week to introduce legislation that would undermine parts of the Withdrawal Agreement…

By HotelSalesCareers September 7, 2020 Off

Biden surges in digital spending on Facebook, Google

Former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against…

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GOP committees took $400K from Steve Wynn last month

The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in April reportedly received a combined almost $400,000 in contributions from former casino magnate Steve Wynn, who has been accused of sexual misconduct.  Wynn gave the RNC $248,500 and the NRSC $150,000, Politico reported, citing two people familiar with the donations, which will reportedly be disclosed this month.  The…

By HotelSalesCareers September 7, 2020 Off

2020 Democrats jockey over surging college costs

The skyrocketing cost of a college education has become a hot issue in the 2020 Democratic primary, as most candidates look to provide some type of relief to students saddled with debt. Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden…

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Tapper presses 2020 Democrat Seth Moulton over 'cop out' on Biden's Iraq War vote

CNN host Jake TapperJacob (Jake) Paul TapperCarson says issues over systemic racism are ‘very uncommon now’ Congressional Black Caucus chair says ‘a lot of’ House GOP interest in police reform bill National security adviser blames ‘a few bad apples,’ says there’s not systemic racism in law enforcement MORE pressed Rep. Seth MoultonSeth MoultonEx-CBO director calls for…

By HotelSalesCareers September 7, 2020 Off

Moulton: Trump has failed to maintain 'unbreakable' bond he stressed in D-Day anniversary remarks

Rep. Seth MoultonSeth MoultonEx-CBO director calls for more than trillion in coronavirus stimulus spending Overnight Defense: Trump’s move to use military in US sparks backlash | Defense officials take heat | Air Force head calls Floyd’s death ‘a national tragedy’ Democrats blast Trump’s use of military against protests MORE (D-Mass.), a 2020 presidential hopeful, hammered…

By HotelSalesCareers September 6, 2020 Off