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COMMENTARY: Gov. Steve Sisolak has an opportunity on state water policy

The 2018 election cycle was unlike any other for water politics in Nevada. The top candidates for governor wisely denounced the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s plan to build a 300-mile, $15.5 billion pipeline to siphon 58 billion gallons of water …

Shutdown Threatens To Stall Recovery In Wildfire-Ravaged Paradise, Calif.

Homes leveled by the Camp Fire line Valley Ridge Drive in Paradise, Calif. Some recovery efforts are stalled by the government shutdown, creating anxiety among survivors and concern for officials. Noah Berger/AP hide caption toggle caption Noah Berger…

Mustangs in new corral

APNewsBreak: New pen may allow sale of horses for slaughter By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press Tuesday, January 15 RENO, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service has built a new corral for wild horses in Northern California, which could allow it to bypass federal …

Overnight Energy: Pentagon report warns of climate threats to bases | Court halts offshore oil testing permits | Greens ...

PENTAGON REPORT DETAILS CLIMATE RISK: A Pentagon report reveals that more than two-thirds of operationally critical military installations are threatened by the effects of climate change over the next 20 years, including repeated flooding and wildfires. …

Donald Trump makes his case for action on the US border as shutdown continues

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on a plan for US$5.8b 'see-through steel barrier' at the border, after dangling more money for humanitarian help to end the US government shutdown. Trump is offering to extend temporary protection for …

Trump doubles down on shutdown plan, as Democrats call it 'non-starter'

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on a plan for US$5.8b 'see-through steel barrier' at the border, after dangling more money for humanitarian help to end the US government shutdown. Trump is offering to extend temporary protection for …

Bureau of Land Management, other agencies reduce or close services under government shutdown

Under the partial government shutdown that began Saturday, the Bureau of Land Management, Small Business Administration and other agencies have stopped or reduced services. There was no answer at the BLM's Bakersfield office Monday, but a message on …

Overnight Energy: Pentagon climate report predicts impacts to bases | Court halts offshore oil testing permits | Greens ...

PENTAGON SAYS CLIMATE THREATENS BASES: A Pentagon report reveals that more than two-thirds of operationally critical military installations are threatened by the effects of climate change over the next 20 years, including repeated flooding and wildfires. …

Green New Deal would cost a lot of ‘green’

If you liked FDR’s New Deal — which imposed federal regulations, restrictions and spending in virtually ever aspect of American endeavor — you’ll love the Democrats’ Green New Deal. Some elements of the vague and nebulous proposition were finally revealed …

Twenty legal battles that stand out across Ars’ 20 years of covering them

Enlarge / The US Supreme Court is shown on the day of the investiture ceremony for new Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh on November 8, 2018 in Washington, DC. Mark Wilson / Getty Images 1 with 1 posters participating The legal system …

Under Trump, our public lands are spewing carbon dioxide

OPINION — The Trump administration tried to sneak two alarming climate change reports past the public last year just after Thanksgiving, apparently hoping everyone would be shopping or sleeping off a turkey hangover. The attempt backfired spectacularly. …

Trump blames California for wildfires, but many of the worst have been on federal land

President Trump is again blaming California's 2018's devastating wildfires on forest mismanagement and threatening to withhold FEMA funds from Camp Fire victims. In a Wednesday morning tweet, Trump said the fires that killed more than 90 people …

U.S. lawmakers oppose work on Alaska drilling permits during shutdown

The oil and gas industry should not be spared the pain of the partial government shutdown, according to the chairman of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee. Rep. Raul Grijalva on Tuesday sent a letter to Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt …

Camp Fire: Trump threatens to halt California FEMA wildfire relief again

President Donald Trump threatened again Wednesday to cut off FEMA wildfire relief to California because of its “disgraceful” mismanagement of the state’s forests. It wasn’t the first time Trump has threatened to withhold funding from California over forest …

Caught in the shutdown, US workers in California and elsewhere brace for missing paychecks

Leisyka Parrott of Arcata, Calif., is scouring secondhand shops for a pair of size 15 basketball shoes for her 13-year-old son. The single mother was furloughed from her job with the Bureau of Land Management in late December as part of the partial …

'Overwhelming' opposition to oil activity may present challenge to local industry

In a growing political challenge to Kern’s biggest industry, public comments on an upcoming environmental study show California oil production continues to face broad public skepticism outside the county. The specific regulatory matter at hand — hydraulic …

The U.S. Forest Service could bypass federal restrictions and sell wild horses for slaughter

Reno, Nev. • The U.S. Forest Service has built a new corral for wild horses in Northern California, which could allow it to bypass federal restrictions and sell the animals for slaughter. The agency acknowledged in court filings in a potentially precedent- …

Bernhardt has too many conflicts to be Interior Secretary

With everything that’s happening in Washington, D.C. these days, I wouldn’t blame you if you missed this important piece of news: last week, a change in leadership took place at the Department of the Interior. Ryan Zinke, who will be remembered as the most …

US lawmaker opposes drilling permit work during shutdown

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The oil and gas industry should not be spared the pain of the partial government shutdown, according to the chairman of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee. Rep. Raul Grijalvaon Tuesday sent a letter to Acting Interior …

Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “As we join together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let us reaffirm his message of brotherhood and …

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Speech

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Trump’s speech: “President Trump and Senator McConnell need to open government today. The President must stop holding government hostage and end …

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2019

Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2019 On Monday, no votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2 …

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

Message from the MAJORITY LEADER This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown.  Americans across the country are feeling the impact of this shutdown, including 800,000 federal employees who are furloughed or …

Fighting to Eradicate Human Trafficking - Youth Help to Change the Law to Protecting Future Generations.

Youth for Human Rights advocates celebrate after the signing of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Brigadoon announces speaker line-up for 2019 event in Utah

“Brigadoon's goal is for participants to leave the gathering smarter on issues shaping commerce and culture and more energized from being in the Utah mountains" ALEXANDRIA, VA, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brigadoon …

Wyoming Legislators Want State to De-Risk Investments by Holding Gold and Silver

Wyoming legislators introduce three bills to protect the state's assets with gold and silver CHEYENNE, WY, USA, January 17, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of Wyoming legislators have introduced three bills this week to de-risk the state’ …

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing House Democrats' latest plan to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown: “The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable …

Hoyer Writes to Treasury Secretary Asking for Delay in Lifting Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking for a delay in the lifting of certain Russia sanctions, now that bipartisan majorities in both the House and Senate have indicated …

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies ...

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Bloomberg TV this morning to discuss the economic consequences of the Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:     “[The economic consequences of the …

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the Floor in support of a continuing resolution to reopen government through February 28 – the ninth vote in the House to end the Trump shutdown. Below is a link to the video and excerpts …

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019

“One Minutes” (5 per side) H.J.Res 28 – Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (Rep. Lowey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the …

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   "[Democrats] have …

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the deadly attack in Syria that killed four Americans: “The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.  My …

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act

WASHINGTON, DC - This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Education and Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (VA-03) and House and Senate Democrats to introduce the Raise the Wage Act. They were joined by American workers as well as a …

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans voted against a supplemental disaster relief funding bill, which included a continuing resolution to reopen the government: “Today, …

VIDEO: Hoyer, Hill, Trone Visit Federal Agencies Affected by Trump Shutdown

Georgia Public Policy Foundation Celebrates National School Choice Week Jan. 22

Join experts Ashley Berner, Ben Scafidi in a discussion of education options for Georgia's children ATLANTA , GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If no two children in a family have the same personalities and needs …

HumanTouch, LLC, Supports its Workforce on Furlough - CEO Gives Up Salary

HumanTouch, LLC, CEO Moe Jafari will be foregoing his entire salary for the remainder of the government shutdown to ensure contract workers remain paid. MCLEAN, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2019 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE …