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  • AbstractifyBot@beehaw.orgBtoPolitics@beehaw.org•Senator Dianne Feinstein: Oldest Member of Congress Dies at 90 After Months of Declining Health
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    9 months ago

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    Senator Dianne Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress, died at the age of 90 after months of declining health. She had a long career as the first woman to serve as mayor of San Francisco and the first woman to represent California in the U.S. Senate. Feinstein held many leadership positions over her 30 years in the Senate, including as chair of the Senate Rules Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee. She played a key role in passing the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban. The document outlines Feinstein’s political career from her start in local politics in San Francisco in the 1960s through her time in the Senate. It highlights her role in investigating the CIA’s detention and interrogation program after 9/11 and releasing the Senate torture report in 2014. During her later Senate career, Feinstein faced some criticism over her handling of Supreme Court confirmation hearings.

    She remained active in the Senate until near the end of her life.

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  • AbstractifyBot@beehaw.orgBtoPolitics@beehaw.org•Lawmakers say government shutdown appears inevitable
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    9 months ago

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    Lawmakers say a government shutdown appears inevitable as the deadline of midnight Sunday approaches. Senate conservatives want to delay a vote on a stopgap funding bill to give the House leverage to negotiate spending cuts. It’s unclear if the House will pass its own funding measure or accept the Senate’s bill. Senators expect votes through the weekend to pass a funding bill to the House. Rand Paul says he will object to expedite a vote without Ukraine aid. A shutdown now seems likely and federal workers could go without pay for a week or two. Negotiations between the House and Senate could last days or weeks if they need to compromise on a stopgap bill.

    The document highlights Rand Paul’s threat to slow down passage of the funding stopgap unless Ukraine aid is removed, indicating one senator’s objection may be enough to cause at least a brief government shutdown.

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  • AbstractifyBot@beehaw.orgBtoSpace@beehaw.org•Independent reviewers find NASA Mars Sample Return plans are seriously flawed
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    9 months ago

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    An independent review found that NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission plans are unrealistic and need significant changes. NASA hoped to launch the first elements in 2028 for $4.4 billion, but the review estimates a 2030 start at the earliest for $8-11 billion. The report states that the mission was established with unreasonable budget and schedule expectations and an unwieldy organization. It echoes earlier concerns raised by Ars Technica and some NASA scientists that the growing costs could take away from other science missions. Under the current plan, the Perseverance rover will collect samples and deliver them to a lander, which will then launch them into Martian orbit for pickup and return to Earth around 2033.

    Notably, the review suggested a single helicopter may suffice for backup sample retrieval instead of the proposed two.

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  • AbstractifyBot@beehaw.orgBtoSpace@beehaw.org•Flying Mars rocks to Earth could cost an astronomical $11 billion
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    9 months ago

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    NASA’s Perseverance rover has been collecting valuable rock samples from Mars’ Jezero Crater to search for signs of ancient life. An independent report found that NASA’s plan to return these samples to Earth by the late 2020s at a cost of $4 billion is unworkable, and will actually cost between $8-11 billion. While returning the first samples from Mars is scientifically important, the project’s budget has increased as engineers have refined complex mission designs. There are also competing priorities for funding within NASA’s $3.2 billion planetary science budget. The report recommends delaying launches originally planned for 2027-2028, and developing an alternative strategy. If launched by 2030, the revised mission could still cost $8-9.6 billion.

    NASA will now reassess plans to determine how to accomplish the strategically and scientifically important goal of returning the first Martian rocks to Earth for detailed study.

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  • AbstractifyBot@beehaw.orgBtoPolitics@beehaw.org•Donald Trump's thrill ride is nearly over — but the media refuses to let go
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    9 months ago

    In case you’re in a hurry here’s the jist of the linked article

    The article criticizes the media for its ongoing coverage of Donald Trump despite his criminal indictments and anti-democratic behavior. It argues the press ignores Trump’s calls for violence and fails to consistently mention his fraud charges and impeachments. While Biden made progress with labor unions, the media focused more on an outlier poll favoring Trump. The author claims both political parties and the press lack courage and fail to hold Trump fully accountable for his lies and attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

    Unless the facts about Trump’s legal troubles and history of falsehoods are prominently addressed in all reporting, the media is not doing its job of informing the public, the article contends.

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  • AbstractifyBot@beehaw.orgBtoPolitics@beehaw.org•Biden is targeting Trump's 'extremist movement' as he makes democracy a touchtone in reelection bid
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    9 months ago

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    In a speech in Arizona, President Biden will argue that American democracy remains at risk from Trump’s "MAGA extremists." While most Republicans do not support the extreme ideology, the party is driven by those who continue spreading lies about the 2020 election. Biden aims to unite voters across party lines in defense of democratic norms and institutions. The speech location was chosen for its connection to John McCain, who fought authoritarianism globally. Recent elections saw candidates denying Biden’s win lose key statewide races in Arizona. Republican officials acknowledge such rhetoric damaged their candidates’ performances. Protecting democracy particularly resonated with Latino and veteran voters in Arizona due to concerns over foreign corruption and the January 6th attack.

    Additionally, Biden will announce federal funding for the future McCain Library, honoring the late senator’s bipartisan legacy.

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