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Lawyer Playbook Reveals How to Cash In on Big Lawsuits – DC Journal - InsideSources
Mass tort litigation is a lawsuit that combines large numbers of individual personal injury claims, often thousands of them, into a single legal action. These litigations are creating huge profits for attorneys and the wealthy investors who back their suits. The “Trial Lawyer Playbook” sheds light on the basic elements that enable the actors within this system to make it a lucrative practice.
Nominee Gives No Signs He Is Equipped for the FAA – DC Journal - InsideSources
All it takes is one bad apple to enter a governmental agency and ruin its credibility and effectiveness. The last two weeks have shown Americans that the Federal Aviation Administration needs a steady hand and sound decision-making. The selection of Alex Wilcox to serve as FAA administrator would undermine an agency trying to correct course and throw a wrench into the agency’s efforts to complete its growing to-do list.
Atlanta City Council must protect IG independence
It’s a sad day for transparency and accountability in Atlanta. On Jan. 6, Atlanta City Council member Howard Shook introduced charter amendment legislation during a the City Council meeting that would all-but-end the Office of the Inspector General’s (IG) independence. What’s more, IG Shannon Manigault’s investigative powers would be defanged and her access to records would be sharply limited.
Trump Must Reject USPS' Electric Boogaloo
Original Article Posted By: Mercedes44, 12/24/2024 1:19:35 PM The United States Postal Service is bleeding red ink. America's mail carrier lost an astounding $9.5 billion in fiscal 2024 and expects to lose an additional $60 billion to $70 billion by 2030. It certainly hasn't helped that the agency is spending $9.6 billion on a vehicle procurement plan that includes 66,000 electric vehicles.
'Affordable home investment needed to meet 1.5 million homes target'
HOUSING 'Affordable home investment needed to meet 1.5 million homes target' Ministers will fail to meet their target of building 1.5 million homes over the Parliament without investing in affordable housing, according to a report. By Ellie Ames | 13 September 2024 SHARE © Shutterstock.com Ministers will fail to meet their target of building 1.5 million homes over the Parliament without investing in affordable housing, according to a report.
Global Bureaucracies Must Answer Tough Money Questions - Now | Newsmax.com
OPINION Global Bureaucracies Must Start Genuinely Embracing Transparency U.S. taxpayers having to foot the bill for deeply dysfunctional federal, state, and local governments is bad enough. On top of rising spending and red ink, struggling Americans are being "asked" to pay to the United Nations (UN) and sub-agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO). Taxpayers deserve to know what this gargantuan bill for intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) is funding.
Localities Using Phony Trademark Claims to Grab Cash – DC Journal - InsideSources
Intellectual property protections are indispensable to a thriving economy. Without IP rights, innovators would hold back their next big idea, and business logos would be far less splashy. Unfortunately, state and local governments are cynically exploiting IP rights to make a quick buck at the expense of everyone else. Localities have been on a trademarking spree by threatening legal action against businesses and other governments for using generic phrases squarely in the public domain.
The Postal Service’s War on Privacy – DC Journal - InsideSources
Regarding spying on Americans, the Postal Service may have the Central Intelligence Agency beat. A recent report by The Washington Postconfirms that, once again, America’s mail carrier has no qualms about cooperating with law enforcement agencies to snoop on citizens sending letters and packages through the postal system.
CFPB Overreach Hurting, Not Helping, Consumers
Those who have been keeping a watchful eye on all things consumer finance are aware of the recent news that has surfaced following the Supreme Court’s decision to classify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) funding mechanism as constitutional. But, contrary to popular belief, this ruling only proves that Congress needs to put the reins on the CFPB and control its outrageous overreach that will harm consumers and small businesses.
Williams: USPS asking for another taxpayer bailout
For an agency that claims it “generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses,” the U.S. Postal Service sure does like government subsidies. Despite receiving $120 billion in taxpayer-funded bailouts since 2020, the USPS is once again asking for more money.
Postal Service asking for another taxpayer bailout
For an agency that claims it “generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses,” the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) sure does like government subsidies. Despite receiving $120 billion in taxpayer-funded bailouts since 2020, the USPS is once again asking for more money.
FDA Finally Realizes that Yogurt Is Healthful – DC Journal - InsideSources
To millions of Americans who gulp down daily spoonfuls of yogurt, the dairy product’s health benefits are a no-brainer. Until now, though, yogurt manufacturers have been unable to make even basic claims about the healthfulness of their products. On March 1, the Food and Drug Administration finally announced that food makers can make a “qualified” (i.e., limited) claim that regularly eating yogurt can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Biden’s Latest Plan to Control Drug Pricing Threatens America’s Economic Prowess – DC Journal - InsideSources
Innovation lies at the heart of America’s economy. Not only does it bring revolutionary new products to consumers, but it also serves as an engine of growth that uplifts all Americans. This is only possible because our laws and institutions are designed precisely to incentivize the risk-taking needed to bring novel ideas from concept to reality. You’d think any president would want to do whatever it takes to maintain this competitive edge.
Financially Strapped USPS Spending Billions On EVs As It Stonewalls FOIA Requests
The U.S. Postal Service is in dire fiscal straits, having over the past 15 years. That could be hard to guess given the agency’s exorbitant spending habits. America’s mail carrier is spending nearly $10 billion to purchase 100,000 delivery vehicles, more than half of which will be electric. While periodic fleet upgrades can be a sensible policy, committing to a majority-electric fleet is a needlessly expensive choice for taxpayers and consumers.
- Climate Change Dispatch
Written by David Williams on Mar 21, 2024. Posted in EV News, News And Opinion The U.S. Postal Service is in dire fiscal straits, having over the past 15 years. That could be hard to guess given the agency’s exorbitant spending habits. America’s mail carrier is spending nearly $10 billion to purchase 100,000 delivery vehicles, more than half of which will be electric.
Commentary: Postal service focusing on expensive products no one wants — David Williams
The U.S. Postal Service has experienced better days. America’s mail carrier recently raised the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 66 cents to 68 cents, its fifth price hike in two years. Instead of getting better service or safer deliveries for these higher prices, consumers can continue to expect chronic mail delays, brazen thefts and taxpayer bailouts. While the agency trots out an array of excuses for its poor performance, it’s clear that its priorities are misplaced.
Postal Service Focusing on Expensive Products No One Wants – Inside Sources | Prescott eNews
The Postal Service has experienced better days. America’s mail carrier recently raised the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 66 cents to 68 cents, its fifth price hike in two years. Instead of getting better service or safer deliveries for these higher prices, consumers can continue to expect chronic mail delays, brazen thefts and taxpayer bailouts. While the agency trots out an array of excuses for its poor performance, it’s clear that its priorities are misplaced.
Postal Service Focusing on Expensive Products No One Wants – DC Journal - InsideSources
The Postal Service has experienced better days. America’s mail carrier recently raised the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 66 cents to 68 cents, its fifth price hike in two years. Instead of getting better service or safer deliveries for these higher prices, consumers can continue to expect chronic mail delays, brazen thefts and taxpayer bailouts. While the agency trots out an array of excuses for its poor performance, it’s clear that its priorities are misplaced.
USPS Needs to (Finally) Embrace Reform in 2024 – DC Journal - InsideSources
The previous year was difficult for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). America’s mail carrier reported in November that it lost in 2023, adding to the more than $100 billion in net losses accrued over the past fifteen years. Losses continue despite the agency entering its third year of a 10-year, $40 billion “restructuring plan” championed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
Postal Service must steer clear of electric trucks, by David Williams
The Postal Service is sputtering out of control. In November, the Board of Governors announced that America’s mail carrier lost $6.5 billion in fiscal year 2023. That’s just a drop compared to more than $100 billion in net losses over the past 15 years. Yet, the agency has not learned its lesson, pushing profligacy to ever-higher gears. The service is mulling replacing more than 60 percent of its fleet with electric vehicles, up from the originally proposed 10 percent.
The FDA’s Not-So-Sweet Puree Purge Harms Consumers – DC Journal - InsideSources
Bureaucrats at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have soured on children’s fruit pouches. In October, the FDA traced elevated lead levels in the blood of four children to apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches and warned parents not to purchase the allegedly harmful products. A recall ensued. Now, three companies have taken their fruit pouch products off the market. It remains to be seen whether the lead-fruit pouch link can withstand closer and independent analysis.
Commentary: Let's steer clear of electric trucks for postal service — David Williams
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate The U.S. Postal Service is sputtering out of control. On Nov. 14, the Board of Governors announced that America’s mail carrier lost $6.5 billion in fiscal 2023. That’s just a drop compared to more than $100 billion in net losses over the past 15 years. Yet the agency has not learned its lesson, pushing profligacy to ever-higher gears.
Postal Service must steer clear of electric trucks | Guest Commentary
The Postal Service is sputtering out of control. On Nov. 14, the Board of Governors announced that America’s mail carrier lost $6.5 billion in fiscal year 2023. That’s just a drop compared to more than $100 billion in net losses over the past 15 years. Yet, the agency has not learned its lesson, pushing profligacy to ever-higher gears. The service is mulling replacing more than 60 percent of its fleet with electric vehicles, up from the originally proposed 10 percent.
Postal Service Must Steer Clear of Electric Trucks – DC Journal - InsideSources
The Postal Service is sputtering out of control. On November 14, the Board of Governors announced that America’s mail carrier lost $6.5 billion in fiscal year 2023. That’s just a drop compared to more than $100 billion in net losses over the past 15 years. Yet, the agency has not learned its lesson, pushing profligacy to ever-higher gears. The service is mulling replacing more than 60 percent of its fleet with electric vehicles, up from the originally proposed 10 percent.
Strikes on the Silver Screen
Words by David Williams David Williams is a member of the Monash Socialists. It is hard to think of any strikes in recent years that have gotten as much coverage as the strikes happening in Hollywood right now. Since May, the Writers Guild of America (WAG) has been on strike, taking its 11,500 members out of massive productions.
Williams: The sun Is setting on costly net metering policies
Solar net metering, a system that forces utilities to pay more for rooftop solar energy (the “retail” rate of electricity) versus the typical wholesale price they pay for all other electricity, has failed. After years of losses for taxpayers and consumers, solar net metering may finally be on its way out.
Welfare not Warfare
Words by David Williams Art by Zoe Elektra Disclaimer: The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of Lot’s Wife or the MSA. It is undeniable that students are being hit hard by the cost of living crisis. The cost of rent, groceries, power bills. You name it, the price has risen considerably over the last year or so.
Authors at the Museum
The Tennessee State Museum in Nashville, in partnership with Humanities Tennessee, Chapter 16, and Vanderbilt University Press, is presenting TN Writers | TN Stories again this year. The monthly author series, which has featured Marissa Moss, Tara Stringfellow, and Jeff Zentner, among others, will launch its 2023 sessions on March 11 with historian Mary Ellen Pethel, who'll discuss her book Title IX, Pat Summitt, and Tennessee's Trailblazers.
Fresh Voices and Excellent Writing
The Porch in Nashville is accepting submissions through March 10 for its annual prizes in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. This year's judges are Destiny O. Birdsong, Nickole Brown, and Elissa Altman, and they are looking for "fresh voices and excellent writing." The contest is open to published or unpublished writers over 18, and the winners will receive a cash prize and publication in Nashville Review, as well as a gift certificate for classes at The Porch.
News from Chattanooga
Chattanooga's SoLit (formerly the Southern Lit Alliance) has named Deborah J. Levine as the winner of its 2022 Local Distinguished Author Award. Levine, a longtime Chattanooga resident who grew up in Bermuda, is the author of 15 books and the founder and editor-in-chief of American Diversity Report. The award will be presented on November 17 at SoLit'sClubLit Fundraiser, where novelist Kevin Wilson will be the featured speaker.
Where Biden’s Disastrous Policies Rue the Day: U.S. Virgin Islands
By David Williams August 12, 2022 For months, the media has failed to report on how the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) has become ground zero for Biden’s wasteful policies, which have only served to promote the territory’s reliance on federal handouts while failing to meet obligations to taxpayers, consumers, and creditors. In 2017, Hurricanes Maria and Irma ravaged the USVI, destroying vegetation and much of their energy infrastructure and leaving nearly 100,000 residents without power.
Time to end Florida’s outdated rooftop solar free ride | Opinion
By David Williams Special to the Sun Sentinel | Feb 01, 2022 at 1:06 PM Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at the Sun Sentinel.
Stop Elon Musk's Tax Money Gravy Train | David Williams
From Enron to Bernie Madoff, at the end of every great American financial scandal, the totality of the perpetrators’ greed seems to be matched only by the public’s incredulity at how such a thing could be allowed to happen. And thanks to Elon Musk, there’s a good chance we may all be asking this question again soon. The Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee have launched a probe into tax incentives paid to solar companies, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Let's Stop Spending Tax Dollars on Elon Musk and Cronyism
From Enron to Bernie Madoff, at the end of every great American financial scandal, the totality of the perpetrators’ greed seems to be matched only by the public’s incredulity at how such a thing could be allowed to happen. And thanks to Elon Musk, there’s a good chance we may all be asking this question again soon. The Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee have launched a probe into tax incentives paid to solar companies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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