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TheHill.com 

House passes bill barring Federal Reserve from issuing digital dollar

The House passed a bill Thursday barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) unless it has explicit authorization from Congress. The CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act passed the chamber by a 216-192 vote, almost entirely along partisan lines. The move is largely symbolic, as the Fed has not put forward plans...

Crooks and Liars  

Ohio GOP Elections Official Moves To Take Biden Off Ballot

Republicans really are petty, and the GOP secretary of state in Ohio is taking it to a whole different level. Frank LaRose claims in video clips to be about fair elections; however, he's threatening to exclude President Joe Biden from the ballot. This will get tangled up in legalities, cost a lot of time and money, and eventually, Biden will be on the ballot.

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Small Heath Alliance 

First post ,long time viewer (4 replies)

Just saying hello to all, I’ve been reading posts on here for years but never bothered posting . Been going down the Blues intermittently over many years due to working abroad. One of the best years I ever had following the blues was when we were last in the old third division., what a blast. looking forward to next season regardless of whose leading the mighty blues

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

Indians made up highest number of immigrants to Britain last year

In 2023, Indian nationals were the largest group to immigrate to the UK for work and study. The data from various sources illustrates the changing trends in immigration patterns, with a notable increase in non-EU arrivals and shifts in visa allocations, particularly in the health and care sector.

The Verge 

Buy now, pay later services have to act more like credit card providers now

Image: Hugo Herrera / The Verge

Buy now, pay later services — or BNPL for short — are now beholden to some of the same rules as credit card providers. On Thursday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule that classifies BNPL services as credit card providers and requires them to investigate disputed purchases, among other things.

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