today’s version of news updates includes stories about the following topics: The government’s advice to workers not getting paid during the shutdown
Tag: government
Killed by Baby Powder
As far back as 1971, Johnson & Johnson had evidence its baby powder had been testing positive for asbestos. Instead of warning the public, the company tried hiding the evidence, threatened scientists, researchers and medical professionals with lawsuits, and got the government to do its bidding.
News Updates for November 3, 2018
This addition of news updates covers the following stories: The migrant caravan Lead in Newark’s water Getting shot while practicing yoga The election
How I’m voting on Oregon’s Ballot Questions
This post will tell you how I’m voting on each of the five statewide ballot questions in Oregon. In order to hopefully help you understand the often deliberately misleading ballot questions, I will also explain why I’m voting the way I’m voting. If my tendency to be nerdy is too much for you, I have… Continue reading How I’m voting on Oregon’s Ballot Questions
Real Wages and Rent
The verdict for this episode is: for many American workers, wages are not keeping pace with the cost of living. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Wages.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:15 — 1.9MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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Ranked Choice Voting Explained
ranked choice voting (RCV) is currently being used in six countries:
Trump’s Nuclear Plan Explained
The New Strategic Offensive Reductions Limits treaty (New Start) was fully implemented on February 5, 2018. The treaty limits the number of nuclear weapons that can be held by the United States and the Russian Federation.
Democrats Failed Dreamers and Children
In the wake of the deal to keep the government open at least until February 8, Democrats are patting themselves on the back for securing a six-year extension of funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Better Finances for People With Disabilities
The verdict for this episode is: everyone involved with the disability community should learn about ABLE accounts. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/ABLE_accounts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 14:35 — 6.7MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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Financial Freedom for People With Disabilities
The Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE Act) allows people with qualifying disabilities to establish tax-free financial accounts. I’m going to answer the questions I had about ABLE accounts when I began researching them. When I discovered what I am going to share with you, I couldn’t wait to create my… Continue reading Financial Freedom for People With Disabilities