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Democrats.senate.gov 

Wrap Up for Thursday, May 16, 2024

Roll Call Votes

  1. Passage of H.J.Res.109, providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121; passed: 60-38.
  2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #573 Camela C. Theeler, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Dakota; confirmed: 90-4.
  3. Motion to invoke cloture... Читать дальше...

Democrats.senate.gov 

Schedule for Monday, May 20, 2024

The Senate stands adjourned until 3:00pm on Monday, May 20, 2024.

Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of Executive Calendar #599, Krissa Lanham, to be US District Judge for the District of Arizona.

At 5:30pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #460 Seth Robert Aframe, of New Hampshire, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit.

Monday, May 20th at approx. 5:30pm –  1 roll call vote:

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Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Viaan kapoor: Meet Indian origin Youngest Filmmaker, VFX Designer In Hollywood

Viaan Kapoor, a prodigious talent hailing from Bangalore, Karnataka, is redefining the landscape of filmmaking and visual effects (VFX) on a global scale. At a remarkably young age, Viaan has carved his niche as a multifaceted filmmaker, Hollywood VFX designer, producer, and actor, garnering recognition and accolades from industry veterans and audiences alike.

Thedailybeast.com 

‘Self-Loving Jew’ Eric Andre Clarifies Stance on Israel-Gaza

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Eric Andre is moving with the tide. Just six months after joining with a slew of stars who signed an open letter to Joe Biden, thanking the President for his stance on Israel, the Jewish and Haitian comedian has posted a new Instagram video, “Stop weaponizing antisemitism,” in a new Instagram post. “As a self-loving Jew, let me just say: Permanent ceasefire, end the siege on Gaza,” he added.

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Center4research.org 

Testimony of Dr. Diana Zuckerman, President of the National Center for Health Research House of Representatives Small Business Committee Hearing Stifling Innovation: Examining the Impacts of Regulatory Burdens on Small Businesses in Healthcare

Excerpt On behalf of NCHR, Diana Zuckerman's testimony at the House Small Business Committee explains that FDA regulations save lives and saves patients' financial security and do not interfere with innovation in health care

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Phys.org 

Revving up individual's climate action: How our plates and wheels can drive down carbon emissions

As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there is a growing interest in understanding how individual actions can contribute to this goal. The complexity and scale of energy use and carbon emissions data can be overwhelming for the average person, often leading to a disconnect between daily activities and their environmental impact.

The Wall Street Journal 

8 Books to Read Now: Best in Business

Books that illuminate the workplace and the marketplace, as featured by The Wall Street Journal’s reviewers.

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (ru) 

Leeds United book Championship play-off final spot after four-goal Norwich City thrashing - The Mirror

  1. Leeds United book Championship play-off final spot after four-goal Norwich City thrashing  The Mirror
  2. Gruev sparks first-half goal rush as Leeds stun Norwich to reach Wembley  The Guardian
  3. ‘Brilliant’ Leeds book place in $500m Premier League playoff game with four-goal thrashing  Fox Sports
  4. Report: Leeds United 4-0 Norwich City  Leeds United
  5. Summerville scores a fourth as Leeds run riot!  Sky Sports

Las Vegas Review-Journal 

Voter registration and early voting, what to know

Here is some important information for Clark County voters to know about the upcoming primary election, including early voting sites and mail ballot drop-off locations.

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Arrests of US tourists in Turks and Caicos for carrying ammunition prompts plea from three governors

Five Americans are facing prison sentences of up to 12 years in the Turks and Caicos Islands on charges they illegally carried ammunition while in the popular, upscale tourist destination about 600 miles southeast of Miami. Three of the arrests have prompted pleas for mercy from the governors of Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In a letter Tuesday to the islands’ governor, they said the three men charged from their states maintained they inadvertently took ammunition with them on vacation. They did not have firearms. Читать дальше...