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Why Trumps trade war could kill US jobs

Why Trumps trade war could kill US jobs

On Thursday 1 March, President Donald Trump announced his plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminium imports. Historically, trade wars have not worked out well for the American people and Trumps trade war may not be any different. Mar 7, 2018
What is the Hatch Act?

What is the Hatch Act?

Kellyanne Conway violated a federal law prohibiting government employees from engaging in political activity in their official capacity, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel announced on Tuesday. The 1939 law, called the Hatch Act, prohibits federal employees from using their official authority to try to interfere or influence an election or to impact the outcome of the election while in duty. Mar 7, 2018
Who is the pro-pot congressman after Ted Cruzs seat?

Who is the pro-pot congressman after Ted Cruzs seat?

Democrat congressman Beto ORourke is on a mission to take back Republican stronghold Texas. The Spanish speaking underdog is openly against President Donald Trumps border wall and is pro-pot. Hes recently been on a 12-month tour of his home state. Mar 7, 2018
Who is Ben Carson, Trumps US secretary of HUD?

Who is Ben Carson, Trumps US secretary of HUD?

Dr. Ben Carson was appointed US Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by President Trump and approved by the Senate in March 2017. Carson is a retired neurosurgeon and former Republican presidential candidate. Mar 7, 2018
White House Chief Economic Advisor Gary Cohn resigning

White House Chief Economic Advisor Gary Cohn resigning

White House Chief Economic advisor Gary Cohn will resign from his post in the weeks following 6 March. Trumps plans to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports pit free trade advisers like Cohn against hardcore proponents of an America First Policy. Mar 7, 2018
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