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To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 3:48:33 PM
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foxbusiness.com Senate faces high-stakes budget talks with government shutdown looming Tyler Olson 6-7 minutes Congress is staring down a potential government shutdown beginning Friday night if it does not pass a temporary government funding bill, as Senate Republicans push for amendment votes that could complicate the formula for passage. Those amendments include a potential balanced budget amendment backed by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and an amendment from Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, that aims to defund all federal vaccine mandates. There are also reports from Politico and other outlets that Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., wants to force an amendment vote on a bill he introduced with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., this week, to bar federal funding from giving away crack pipes. "Enough is enough. It’s time to stop the petty tyrants imposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates on families across the country. No child should be denied an education because of his or her personal medical choice," Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said of his amendment to bar federal funding from going to schools that mandate coronavirus vaccines for children. Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing an amendment to block federal funding for schools that mandate COVID-19 vaccines. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik/File) (Associated Press) SENATE ‘KICKING THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD’ ON NATIONAL DEBT, SEN. MIKE BRAUN SAYS Braun's office says there could be some Democrat defectors for his amendment – which would be a statute, not a constitutional amendment. It's functionally similar to a Democrat-sponsored balanced budget amendment the Senate voted on in 2011 and to one proposed by Manchin in 2013. A government shutdown is widely not expected at this point. But things are still developing. A source familiar with the continuing resolution talks tells Fox News that it's not yet clear which amendments there will be votes on or what the threshold for the votes will be. "Those issues are still being ironed out," the source said. The source did say to expect "a couple" votes on vaccine mandates, and likely other votes as well. The threshold will be key. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on Dec. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) (AP Newsroom) During the December debate over a continuing resolution Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., allowed a vote on an anti-vaccine mandate amendment at a simple majority threshold. It failed. But then Democrats were at full strength and Republicans were dealing with some absences. The opposite is the case now. SCHUMER SAYS GOP ARE NOT OFFERING SOLUTIONS TO FIGHT INFLATION The Senate regularly comes to deals to placate individual senators while guaranteeing a certain result acceptable to leadership. Cruz forced a vote on a Russia sanctions bill over the Nord Stream 2 pipeline earlier this year, which got more than 50 votes. But Schumer only allowed it to go forward on a 60-vote threshold – so it failed. Often, "the price of getting your vote is that you lose," R Street Institute senior fellow for governance James Wallner told Fox News in the wake of the last continuing resolution fight. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is expected to make a full recovery from a recent stroke, but he will still be out for several weeks. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) But Republicans may have the leverage to force and win simple majority votes this time around. On why the timing is going down to the wire, the source familiar with the matter said, "part of the hold-up is that Ds have an attendance issue, and they're worried Rs would win some of these votes without full attendance." Indeed, Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., is currently recovering from a stroke and is expected to be out for weeks. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., is absent as his wife Gabby Giffords deals with appendicitis, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is also out. The Senate has no remote voting procedures. This means that if all Senate Republicans show up to the Capitol for a continuing resolution vote, they can win any amendment vote that is brought to the floor. SEN. BERNIE SANDERS CLAIMS INFLATION ISN'T TO BLAME FOR HIGH GAS PRICES This comes as House conservatives are urging Senate Republicans to play hardball and use their leverage to defund any vaccine mandates in the continuing resolution. "We urge you – and all senators – not just to seek ‘process amendments,’ but to seek the only resolution a free people deserve: defunding President Biden's harmful vaccine mandates," the House Freedom Caucus said in a letter this week. Schumer, meanwhile, is exhorting Republicans to ensure the government stays funded. He says they will be responsible for any shutdown. "Soon our Republican colleagues must come to an agreement with Democrats for passing a continuing resolution to keep the government open until March 11," Schumer said Wednesday. "This extension is necessary in order to give appropriators more time to arrive at an omnibus… I dare say Republicans prefer not to have a Republican shutdown." GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Another potentially key dynamic will be if Republicans do win their amendment votes – which remains a major if – whether the House will be able to return to town fast enough to sync up with the upper chamber and avert a shutdown. And if the House eventually has to vote on an altered funding bill, it's unclear whether the Democrat majority will support it if it contains anti-vaccine mandate provisions. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said during the last funding fight the House would not entertain Senate Republicans "anti-vaxxing." Her office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday asking whether that remains the case. Fox News' Chad Pergram and Kelly Phares contributed to this report.

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 3:50:49 PM
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CDC Director Tells Lawmakers There Will Be No Changes to School Mask Guidance in Leaked Audio Ottawa Police Increase Presence to Clear Peaceful Freedom Convoy Protesters Ex-Clinton Campaign Lawyer Sussman Files Motion to Dismiss Durham Prosecution LOL Democrats Split on Having Biden’s Cognitive Health Tested LMAO!!! White House Quiet on Biden’s Progress Interviewing SCOTUS Candidates

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 3:54:19 PM
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thepostmillennial.com /ottawa-police-take-action-to-clear-peaceful-freedom-convoy-protestOttawa Police move in on peaceful Freedom Convoy protestJarryd Jaeger3-4 minutes 2/17/2022 Protestors in Ottawa were met with an increased police presence on Thursday after the city's interim police chief vowed to "take back" the area. On Thursday morning, protestors in downtown Ottawa woke up to increased police presence as authorities continue to ramp up their efforts to put an end to the Freedom Convoy demonstrations that have been going steady for weeks. The move comes after Ottawa Interim Police Chief Steve Bell announced on Wednesday that he was "going to take back the entirety of the downtown core and every occupied space." Over the past twenty-four hours, notices have been issued urging people to leave downtown Ottawa, but very few, if any, have complied. "We want to inform you," the notice begins, "that you will face severe penalties under provincial and federal legislation if you do not cease further unlawful activity and remove your vehicle and/or property immediately from all unlawful protest sites." The notice goes on to warn protestors that if they fail to abide by the request, they face the risk of criminal punishment, having their driver's license suspended or cancelled, having their bank accounts examined, and having their vehicle seized, among other penalties. Those supplying the protest with fuel and other goods also run the risk of punishment. Not mentioned on the notice is a threat that if a protestor is unable to take care of their pet as a result of being apprehended by police, it will be taken away for eight days. If the protestor is unable to make arrangements for its care after eight days, the pet "will be considered relinquished." The notices were not well received by protestors, with many calling out the police for being on the wrong side of history. "You're a shame to your country," one person said to an officer as they watched someone receive a notice. "This will go down in history." In an emotional video, Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich told supporters that it is "inevitable" that she will end up in jail, but that she is "not afraid." Authorities have also begun installing fencing around Parliament, with certain entry points now completely blocked off. Truckloads of barriers continue to be brought into the downtown core. Mass organized protests against vaccine mandates began in January, and have since spread across Canada and the world, with the largest taking place in Ottawa. The extra pressure on protestors comes after Prime Minister Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time since it was signed into law in 1988, a move which many, including four premiers and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, have questioned the necessity of. The House of Commons will hear statements from MPs on Thursday before they decide whether to confirm the implementation of the act.

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 3:55:13 PM
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Yikes! Joe Biden’s Approval Number Drops to Just 35% with 95% of the Media Solidly Behind Him You know it’s bad when 95% of the media is behind you and you still score a 35% approval rating. Maybe it’s the record inflation? Maybe it’s the wide-open border? Maybe it’s the 2 million illegal aliens he let into the country his first year? Maybe it was the $80 billion in arms he left the Taliban? Maybe it was because he stranded 14,000 Americans in Afghanistan? Maybe it’s his free crackpipes initiative? Maybe it’s his dementia? Maybe it’s his groping the kids? Whatever it is, he’s in trouble. Biden Job Approval Among Adults (1,321): Approve 35% Disapprove 55% . Among RV (1,172): Approve 37% Disapprove 56% .@QuinnipiacPoll, 2/10-14https://t.co/Baxw78J29W — Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) February 17, 2022

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 4:01:48 PM
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Not sure why anyone would read that crap, or alone hers? Honestly, the only time I've gone there when someone posts a link, and I muddle briefly. Otherwise NO interest.

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 4:03:23 PM
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NEW: Judge Says Trump and His Two Children Must Testify Under Oath in New York AG Letitia James’ Witch-hunt Investigation

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 4:03:43 PM
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Elon Musk Compares Canadian Tyrant Justin Trudeau to Hitler

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 4:09:45 PM
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“Lock Her Up!” – Angry Protesters Shout at Hillary Clinton as She Arrives at Sheraton Hotel in New York City (VIDEO) "Lock her up" Protesters chant at Hillary Clinton as she arrived at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City where she is set to appear... pic.twitter.com/0fDYovrxiW — LUKE2FREEDOM (@L2FTV) February 17, 2022 Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton walks by a group of protesters when she arrives at the New York State Democratic Committee 2022 State Nominating Convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square on February 17, 2022. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI pic.twitter.com/56FjS8T7jn — UPI Photos (@UPIPhotos) February 17, 2022

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 4:19:53 PM
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Trudeau, the tyrant, fights to keep his emergency powers alive as he faces fierce opposition in Parliament: MPs slam his 'unprecedented overreach' as cops flood Ottawa streets to REMOVE Freedom Convoy and block new protesters from joining demonstration Members of Canada's Parliament engaged in fierce debate over Trudeau's emergency powers on Thursday Conservative Party and Bloc Québécois are opposed to his use of Emergencies Act against Freedom Convoy But Trudeau's Liberals and allied New Democratic Party have the numbers to secure approval of the powers Trudeau insists that his use of emergency powers is necessary to end the weeks-long protests 'It's high time that these illegal and dangerous activities stop,' Trudeau declared in Parliament Trudeau's Justice Minister David Lametti says donors funding the protest were subject to asset seizure Said they 'ought to be worried' about having their bank accounts frozen under emergency powers dailymail.co.uk

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 4:33:33 PM
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Harassing people over who they choose to donate their hard earned money to isn't journalism. Try asking powerful people some questions - like why the Trudeau regime is treating its own people like terrorists. Not why Joe in Utah gave 20 bucks to a political cause. Harassing people over who they choose to donate their hard earned money to isn't journalism. Try asking powerful people some questions - like why the Trudeau regime is treating its own people like terrorists. Not why Joe in Utah gave 20 bucks to a political cause. https://t.co/zCmHw1yySh — Paul Joseph Watson (@PrisonPlanet) February 17, 2022

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 4:57:04 PM
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JUSTICE IS COMING FOR HILLARY This Ad Says it ALL— Hillary SPYING on Trump is Worse Than Watergate This Ad Says it ALL— Hillary SPYING on Trump is Worse Than Watergate pic.twitter.com/lBXbSSRpzf — Benny (@bennyjohnson) February 17, 2022

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 5:01:40 PM
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This Canadian Freedom Trucker’s Answer When Asked Why He’s Protesting Will Give You CHILLS. This Canadian Freedom Trucker’s Answer When Asked Why He’s Protesting Will Give You CHILLS. pic.twitter.com/T18NzSBNr5 — Benny (@bennyjohnson) February 17, 2022

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 5:09:31 PM
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Don’t care. No organized boycotts from the women. Nobody wants to put their names on a story. I will not stand up for people who won’t stand up for themselves. Go and hide. Watch your sport be destroyed. The Era of Cowardice. I see it everywhere and I despise it. Don’t care. No organized boycotts from the women. Nobody wants to put their names on a story. I will not stand up for people who won’t stand up for themselves. Go and hide. Watch your sport be destroyed. The Era of Cowardice. I see it everywhere and I despise it. https://t.co/hwWDIc3ZIK — Jesse Kelly (@JesseKellyDC) February 17, 2022

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 5:18:05 PM
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TEXAS 'REPUBLICANS' REMIND ME OF 'GEORGIA' REPUBLICANS The #TxLege had a chance to ban mask mandates. And didn’t. Greg Abbott had a chance to call special sessions for a ban on mask mandates. And didn’t. Embarrassing for Texas. Glad I live in Florida. Texas, get your shit together https://t.co/ez5dVmMaDS — Benny (@bennyjohnson) February 17, 2022

To: Honey_Bee who wrote (335527)	2/17/2022 5:52:10 PM
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If I came up to you and told you Latin American communists backed by George Soros were bailing out left wing criminals in Kentucky, you’d look at me like I just said the moon was made out of cheese. But that’s exactly what’s happening. It’s incredible. If I came up to you and told you Latin American communists backed by George Soros were bailing out left wing criminals in Kentucky, you’d look at me like I just said the moon was made out of cheese. But that’s exactly what’s happening. It’s incredible. https://t.co/hm9NwwhraA — Oilfield Rando (@Oilfield_Rando) February 17, 2022