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Redone in the mid-1980s, the bar has, says General Manager Michael Allen, "a kind of Love Boat look," with blue carpeting, vaguely 18th century navy blue chairs that roll around the room on wheels, and decorative embossed-glass panels. While the '80s look may be back, that's not the main attraction. What's great about the Skybar is the 12th floor view of the downtown skyline; the tranquil Happy Hour that lasts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., when triple- strength Manhattans cost $3.25 instead of $3.75; and the crowd, which consists largely, but not exclusively, of World War II vets. … [Read more...] about Places in Time / A toast to the Bay Area’s historic 20th century-and-still-going watering holes

"After two impeachments, lengthy inter-branch investigations, and, most recently, the horrific attack on our nation’s capital, it is clear that the partisan divide between Democrats and Republicans does not serve a single American,'" the group, which includes Reps. Jerry Carl, R-Ala.; Barry Moore, R-Ala.; Young Kim, R-Calif.; Peter Meijer, R-Mich.; Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C.; and others.  … [Read more...] about Biden-Harris agenda set to confront these challenges

Warnock and Ossoff had both narrowly emerged as victors in Georgia’s contentious runoff elections earlier this month, each winning by a margin of about two percent or less out of 4.5 million votes cast. With the Senate majority at stake, the dual races shattered previous voter turnout and fundraising records and attracted many big-name surrogates from both parties to help campaign throughout the runoff duration. … [Read more...] about Senate Officially Flips to Democrats as Warnock, Ossoff Are Sworn In

McConnell has urged Senate Majority Leader Charles SchumerChuck SchumerSchumer becomes new Senate majority leader US Chamber of Commerce to Biden, Congress: Business community 'ready to help' Why pretend senators can 'do impartial justice'? MORE (D-N.Y.) to include a preservation of the 60-vote legislative filibuster in any deal they strike on how to organize an evenly split 50-50 Senate, a request that is threatening to drag out their talks and keep much of the Senate in limbo for several more days.  … [Read more...] about Democrats shoot down McConnell’s filibuster gambit

They also floated Rep. Barbara LeeBarbara Jean LeeBarbara Lee dons Shirley Chisholm's pearls for Inauguration Day: 'Because of Shirley Chisholm, Vice President Harris is' Watch Out: Progressives are eyeing the last slice of the budget House Democrats introduce measures to oppose Trump's bomb sale to Saudis MORE (D-Calif.) to serve as secretary of State and Reps. Rashida TlaibRashida Harbi TlaibBiden and the new Congress must protect Americans from utility shutoffs Overnight Energy: EPA rule exempts many polluting industries from future air regulations | Ex-Michigan governor to be charged over Flint water crisis: report | Officials ousted from White House after papers casting doubt on climate science Ex-Michigan governor to be charged over Flint water crisis: report MORE (D-Mich.) and Pramila JayapalPramila JayapalThe Hill's Morning Report - Biden asks Congress to expand largest relief response in U.S. history Rep. Adriano Espaillat tests positive for COVID-19 Overnight Health … [Read more...] about Democrats brush off calls for Biden to play hardball on Cabinet picks