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Hospital Lobbyists Try To Kill Diamond State Cost Review Board.  Carney said he supports it--but will he appoint the members?: With about two months until a new executive administration takes…

'The Salt Typhoon': China's Infiltration Of US Telecom Networks: The Chinese government espionage campaign that has deeply penetrated more than a dozen U.S. telecommunications companies is the “worst telecom hack…

Let's face it: Most of Trump's Cabinet picks will be confirmed.  Including Linda McMahon for Secretary Of Education, despite having lied about having a degree in Education.  Or perhaps she…

The Ultimate Reality Show Cabinet.  Yesterday's entries:  Dr. Oz and Linda McMahon. Before somebody else predicts this, I figured I might as well: Trump is likely negotiating with Fox to…

Nancy Mace: Sub-Human.  You knew someone was gonna do it, just didn't know who: Two weeks after the first openly transgender person was elected to Congress, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace…

The Fault, Dear Brutus, Is Them: Mr. Trump’s election demonstrates how American tolerance for the unacceptable is nearly infinite. There are hundreds of absolutely mind-boggling things I could point to…

First trip around the usual news resources didn't reveal much.  Gives me a chance to explore the more 'esoteric' media side streets. Everything You Wanted To Know About Cow Colostrum. …

House NDA Disclosed.  Courtesy of WHYY: As a general rule, members of the House staff are not permitted to discuss pending legislation, legislative projects or the professional/personal habits of legislators…

WHYY Adds Yet More Context To The House NDA Story: Delaware House leaders are trying to distance themselves from the revelation that some staffers were pressured to sign non-disclosure agreements…

Meet Suck-Up #1:  While other Rethug senators' heads exploded at the idea of having to vote to confirm Matt Gaetz to be AG, one senator said the following: “He’s smart…