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Thursday September 21, 2017

John McCain Can Stop This Health Care Bill
HP | Matt Fuller | 09/20/17

The fate of health care for millions of Americans may, once again, come down to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).

It was McCain in July who sank Republican hopes of a "skinny repeal," siding at the last minute with Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) to vote against the Senate GOP's scaled down health care bill.

At the time, McCain said he was voting no because of the bad process that Republicans had used to bring up the bill, where they skipped committee hearings, markups and amendments to just put the legislation up for a vote with a less than solid idea of the policy effects.

Now McCain is making a similar argument.

"I want regular order," McCain told HuffPost on Wednesday, a chorus he has repeated over and over again this week.

When asked if that meant he was still a no, McCain said, "I want regular order, is the answer." Read more

Jimmy Kimmel DESTROYS Republican Healthcare Lies | TYT | 09/20/17 | 9:28
Kimmel, not Cassidy, is right on health care, analysts say
Most Terrifying Footage Of Hurricane Maria 175mph Wind Flash Flood Puerto Rico | Che'dele Review | 09/20/17 | 40:11
Position of Hurricane Maria - www.ventusky.com/?p=27.1;-71.6;4&l=wind&m=gfs | ventusky.com | 09/21/17 @ 9:32|

The unlikely group who brought Obamacare repeal back to life
Politico | Jennifer Haberkorn and Rachael Bade | 09/21/17

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and Bill Cassidy crafted the bill, while Lindsey Graham played the role of salesman.

Senate Republicans' last-ditch attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare rests on the unlikely collaboration of a veteran senator who can't stand health policy, a wonky freshman who has never passed major legislation and a former senator who lost his seat a decade ago.

Together, Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum crafted the latest GOP repeal bill in hopes of delivering on the party's seven-year-old campaign promise to repeal Obamacare.

The trio teamed up this summer to salvage the repeal effort. At first, their idea of replacing much of Obamacare with state block grants went nowhere. But now -- only days before the expiration of the special rule allowing the Senate to dismantle Obamacare with only 50 votes -- the idea has gained enough momentum that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell committed to bringing the measure to the floor next week for a vote. ... Read more

Trump hires campaign workers instead of farm experts at USDA

Paul Manafort offered Kremlin-linked oligarch access to Trump campaign
Salon | Sophia Tesfaye | 09/20/17

The Washington Post reported that Trump's former campaign manager pitched a Russian billionaire "private briefings"

Paul Manafort, the second of Donald Trump's presidential campaign managers, is in serious legal jeopardy. The Washington Post reported on Wednesday that during his five-month control of the Trump campaign, Manafort offered a Kremlin-linked Russian oligarch multiple "private briefings" on the status of the U.S. election.

Less than two weeks before Trump clinched the GOP nomination, Manafort wrote an email to an intermediary of aluminum magnate Oleg Deripaska to ask if the Basic Element founder would like to be regularly updated on the progress of the campaign. ... Read more

Building the New American Economy: Smart, Fair, and Sustainable by Jeffrey D. Sachs

With a nation seemingly more divided than ever, many worry that Americans risk losing ground on solving the complex, interrelated problems the country faces--including rising inequality, the specter of climate change, astronomical health care costs, and economic stagnation. The renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical approach to move America toward a new consensus: sustainable development. Sustainable development focuses on the economy, society, and the environment when shaping policy. A holistic approach emphasizing economic, social, and environmental objectives is key. In focusing too much on economic growth, the United States has neglected rising economic inequality and dire environmental threats. Now, even growth is imperiled.

In this passionate and powerful book -- part manifesto, part plan of action -- Sachs dwells on issues that have captivated the nation and political debate, including infrastructure, trade deals, energy policy, the proper size and role of government, the national debt, and income inequality. Not only does he provide illuminating and accessible explanations of the forces at work in each case, but he also presents specific policy solutions. His argument rises above the pessimism borne of political paralysis, economic stagnation, and partisanship to devise a brighter way forward, achievable both individually and collectively
Why Trump is Always (Always!) the Victim | Keith Olbermann | 09/20/17 | 5:32
This man [Trump] is a walking, talking double standard
Democracy Now! U.S. and World News Headlines for Thursday, September 21 [13:42]
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  2. Environmental Disaster Looms in Puerto Rico, Lashed by Hurricane Maria & Left Without Power
  3. Jeff Sachs Warns "Nuclear War is A Real Threat" as Trump Threatens to "Totally Destroy" North Korea
  4. Economist Jeff Sachs: Americans Who Don't Want War with Iran Must Speak Out Now
  5. Trump Admin Doubles Down on Plans to Withdraw from Paris Deal as UNGA Makes Climate Top Priority
  6. "One Long Night": Writer Andrea Pitzer on History of Concentration Camps & Rise of Intolerance Today
Jeff Sachs Warns "Nuclear War is A Real Threat" as Trump Threatens to "Totally Destroy" North Korea | DN | 09/21/17 | 8:50
Economist Jeff Sachs: Americans Who Don't Want War with Iran Must Speak Out Now | DN | 09/21/17 | 6:38
Trump is Threatening More than Just the Iran Deal | TRNN | 09/20/17 | 18:27
Congress Spars on Healthcare, Unites to Fund War | TRNN | 09/21/17 | 13:28
Entire Country Without Power After Hurricane Maria | TYT | 09/20/17 | 5:32
Earthquake Death Toll Doubles | TYT | 09/20/17 | 6:52
Keiser Report: America's Falling Apart (E1123) | RT | 09/14/17 | 25:45
The1a.org
Paul Manafort In The Middle | 1a.org | 09/21/17 | 1hr
Paul Manafort helped chart Donald Trump's path to White House. But long before the lawyer-slash-lobbyist-turned-campaign chairman was a part of Trump's team, he was a name known to the FBI.

This week, reports emerged that the intelligence agency has been monitoring Manafort for several years, starting with a warrant that allowed the FBI to look into his work as a consultant with the Ukranian government. Ahead of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, the FBI wiretapped Manafort, according to CNN. And special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, appears to have taken a renewed interest in Manafort.

In July, FBI agents raided Manafort's home and Mueller's team could bring charges -- although it remains unclear how or if any of the focus on Manafort connects to the broader probe on Russia and the Trump campaign.

For now, Manafort is a man caught in the middle with a lot to answer for. How did he get there?
Following The Path From Paul Manafort To Robert Mueller | Rachel Maddow | 09/21/17 | 22:00
WSJ: Robert Mueller Office Interviewed Rod Rosenstein On James Comey Firing | Rachel Maddow | 09/20/17 | 5:32
Senator Jeff Flake On Health Bill: I'm Not Responding To Donors | MSNBC Morning Joe | 09/21/17 | 10:43
Jimmy Kimmel: Bill Cassidy Lied Right To My Face About Healthcare | MSNBC Last Word | 09/20/17 | 8:56
Mueller Seeks A Long List Of Donald Trump Docs In Growing Russia Probe | MSNBC 11th Hour | 09/20/17 | 7:32
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Trump's UN Speech Advocates For Both Peace And Nuclear War | Stephen Colbert | 09/20/17 | 8:13
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Jimmy Kimmel Fights Back Against Bill Cassidy, Lindsey Graham & Chris Christie | Jimmy Kimmel | 09/20/17 | 10:05
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Is There Any Hope For The Left? | Samantha Bee | 09/20/17 | 6:04
General Kelly v. "Honorable" Omarosa | Samantha Bee | 09/20/17 | 6:37
Freedom(ish) Of Speech | Samantha Bee | 09/20/17 | 7:18
Late Night with Seth Meyers
The Check In: Who the Hell is Dana Rohrabacher? | Seth Meyers | 09/20/17 | 7:14

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Quantum mechanics | AI - Artificial Intelligence
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Intelligence Agencies/Deep State?

Intelligence Agencies/Deep State?

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Daniel Ellsberg | Pentagon Papers
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Nukes
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Rana Foroohar and Fall of American Business
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Ms. Foroohar says financialization delivers stagnant wages, inequality and economic crisis; the Financial Times columnist and author of "Makers and Takers" says the financial sector represents only 7 percent of the U.S. economy, but takes around 25 percent of all corporate profit while creating only 4 percent of all jobs.

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Kuznick Interviews

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China Valley of Tunnels

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911
911

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The Vietnam War

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Trump's Mashups
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Donald Trump talks a lot, but what is he actually saying? VICE News' "Trump Talk" mashup series tries to answer that. And, we're happy to say, it was just nominated for two Webby Awards. Now you can watch all the nominated videos.

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Trump's Sexcapades
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Cathy Heller (1997)
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Trump's Speeches | Rallys |Interviews
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Donald Trump talks a lot, but what is he actually saying? Watch Trump at some of his rallys and see what you think.

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