Month: March 2021
Harris Issues Statement on Defunding the Police Bill
WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021: “A ‘Defund the Police’ bill is the last thing we should do while we have record murder rates in Baltimore City, increasing violent crime throughout the nation, and record low morale …
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FBI Director Christopher Wray didn’t read memo warning of attack before Capitol riot
FBI Director Christopher Wray said Tuesday he didn’t read an FBI report that cited the threat of an attack on Congress until “days” after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wray admitted to senators that he didn’t see the warning — reportedly describing preparation for “war” with “glass breaking, doors being kicked in” — until after …
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Pelosi election-overhaul bill passes without a single Republican vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi narrowly secured passage of her signature election-overhaul legislation Wednesday without a single Republican vote, sending the heated debate over how America votes to the Senate where the bill is all-but doomed. The proposal, which is known as H.R. 1, passed on a 220-210 vote almost entirely along party lines. Although one Democrat voted against the …
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6 BOOKS NO LONGER PUBLISHED, Due to Racist Imagery
Dr. Seuss books have been beloved by children and adults for generations, but 6 of them will no longer be published because they are racially offensive … according to the business that preserves the author’s legacy. Dr. Seuss Enterprises says these 6 Seuss books — including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” …
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SUV in Southern California crash came through hole in border fence
HOLTVILLE, Calif. — Thirteen people killed in one of the deadliest border crashes on record were among more than 40 migrants who entered the U.S. through a hole cut into Southern California’s border fence with Mexico, the Border Patrol said Wednesday. Surveillance video showed a Ford Expedition and Chevrolet Suburban drive through the opening early …
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Police request 60-day extension of National Guard at Capitol
The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months, The Associated Press has learned. Defense officials say the new proposal is being reviewed by the Pentagon. The request underscores the continuing concerns about security and the potential for violence at the …
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Harris Votes “No” on Democrat Voting Overhaul Sellout
WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today voted against H.R. 1, the For the People Act. The legislation would, among other actions: Create a taxpayer funded 600% small dollar match for campaign contributions to political candidates Force states to permanently implement mail-in voting Mandate “ballot harvesting” Disregard state voter ID laws for in-person and mail-in …
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Va. House Delegates Will Get Over $800K for Expenses This Year
Members of Virginia’s House of Delegates have collectively racked up more than $800,000 in per diem stipends that cover expenses that include travel and food. The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday that the payments have been a frequent source of partisan debate because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some House Republicans have said it’s wrong to accept stipends …
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