Should There Be Gender and Racial Quotas for the US Congress? – OZY

OZY Should There Be Gender and Racial Quotas for the US Congress?OZYWomen make up more than half of the U.S. population but still less than 20 percent of congressional seats. And, when compared with the rest of the world, the U.S. is doing worse than before, not better. The U.S. ranked 41 out of 177 countries in female … us congress – Google News

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The Russian accused of using sex, lies and guns to infiltrate US politics – CNN

Vox The Russian accused of using sex, lies and guns to infiltrate US politicsCNNBy the summer of 2016, Butina was settled in the United States on a long-term visa, making her way in US political circles during one of the most contentious elections in recent American history — while allegedly working with the Russian government.Maria Butina, explained: the accused Russian spy who tried to sway US politics through the NRAVox Russia expert: Butina indictment sheds light on larger Russian effort to infiltrate US politicsThe HillMaria Butina, Suspected Secret Agent, Used…

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Bill shows chink in US Republicans’ climate armor – Reuters

Bill shows chink in US Republicans' climate armorReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – A decade of inaction by the U.S. Republican Party on climate legislation will end next week when one its own offers a carbon tax bill, which is sure to fail in the House of Representatives, but is notable for winning even a …and more » us republicans – Google News

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Trump on Putin: The US President’s Views, In His Own Words – Foreign Policy (blog)

Foreign Policy (blog) Trump on Putin: The US President's Views, In His Own WordsForeign Policy (blog)July 16, 2018: During his historic summit with Putin in Helsinki, Trump claims that he doesn't see “any reason why it would be” Russia that meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, a stance that stands in direct contradiction to the consensus …Trump Putin: US president defends meeting and press conferenceBBC News Marc A. Thiessen: Trump isn't first US president to cozy up to Putin (Daily Mail Opinion)Charleston Gazette-MailPresident Trump says Russia not still targeting…

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US Congress Hearing: Central Bank Digital Currency ‘One of the Worst Financial Ideas’ – Cointelegraph

Cointelegraph US Congress Hearing: Central Bank Digital Currency 'One of the Worst Financial Ideas'CointelegraphThe U.S. Congressional Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade discussed major questions around digital currencies in a hearing today, July 18. The hearing, entitled “The Future of Money: Digital Currency,” considered potential domestic and global …and more » us congress – Google News

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