Kennedy's shooting on Dec. 21 has galvanized a group of Atlanta city council members to announce on Monday they were allocating $125,000 to fund the Buckhead Security Plan, NBC reports. The proposed plan would fund a private police force in Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead residential area. … [Read more...] about Atlanta city council members seek to fund proposal for private police force
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Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
“In hindsight, I wish my dad would have watched horses train from the grandstand by himself,” said Bob Hess Jr., a successful trainer in Southern California and Florida. “But he was a hands-on guy, old school. I don’t really blame anyone. Unfortunately, it happened.” … [Read more...] about Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
Biden taps Atlanta mayor for senior DNC role
President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenConfirmation hearing for Biden's DNI pick postponed Biden's Sunday inauguration rehearsal postponed due to security concerns: report Murkowski says it would be 'appropriate' to bar Trump from holding office again MORE has tapped Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance BottomsKeisha Lance BottomsAtlanta city council members seek to fund proposal for private police force Ivanka Trump postpones campaign events in Georgia Biden adviser Richmond tests positive for COVID-19 MORE to serve in a top post at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), where she'll focus on voter engagement and protection. … [Read more...] about Biden taps Atlanta mayor for senior DNC role
Groups sue EPA over ‘backwards’ lead rule
The EPA did not immediately respond to request for comment from The Hill, but has previously argued the rule will help ensure that more pipes get replaced by requiring cities to do a census of the lead service lines within their system while still requiring cities to replace pipes even if later testing is below the action level. … [Read more...] about Groups sue EPA over ‘backwards’ lead rule
Biden should double down on democracy promotion
As many have noted, last week’s mayhem marked the first physical attack on the Capitol since the War of 1812. But that misses the far larger and more important picture: that the messiness of America’s ongoing quest to create a “more perfect union” has often provided fodder for our global adversaries. … [Read more...] about Biden should double down on democracy promotion
