by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Thursday, April 27.
- Kristof: This Isn’t Tax Policy; It’s a Trump-Led Heist
- Trump’s Laughable Plan to Cut His Own Taxes
- White House Proposes Slashing Tax Rates, Significantly Aiding Wealthy (Because, as we all know, the wealthy are REALLY hurting and they need assistance from working people in this country. Yeah…no.)
- White House says Trump won’t immediately pull out of NAFTA (“Trump could withdraw from NAFTA — but he would have to give six months’ notice. And it is unclear what would happen next. The law Congress passed to enact the trade pact might remain in place, forcing Trump to wrangle with lawmakers and raising questions about the president’s authority to raise tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports.”)
- Trump goes big on tax overhaul plan that would affect most Americans (Other than slashing taxes for corporations and the wealthy, here’s another huge problem with this steaming pile: “Trump administration officials didn’t address how much the plan would reduce federal revenue or grow the debt.”)
- Trump’s greatest single achievement almost never gets mentioned (“He has somehow managed to distract the public from the question of whether Russia colluded with his campaign.”)
- Moderates Can Now Sink or Save the Republican Health-Care Bill (“With conservatives endorsing an amendment to the party’s Obamacare replacement plan, the legislation’s fate rests with the GOP’s most politically vulnerable members.” Sure, but people like Barbara Comstock are most certainly NOT “moderates”…)
- Trump’s tax plan is built on a fairy tale (“The president is right to press for tax reform, but his plan is irresponsible and unrealistic.”)
- Trump’s “tax plan” isn’t a real plan
- “80 sets of invisible eyes rolling”: senators unimpressed by White House North Korea brief
- Trump’s Health Care Bill Won Over The Freedom Caucus — But Risks Losing Everyone Else
- Trump has set out to protect lumber workers. Instead, he’s helping lobbyists.
- Donald Trump’s Tax Plan Would Turn the Whole U.S. Into a Wreck Like Kansas
- The Only Way Back (“Democrats must promise to investigate every aspect of the Trump administration, even if it takes decades.”)
- Trump, Bound (“On Inauguration Day, the president seemed poised to destroy American democracy. Here are the people and institutions that have kept him in check—for now.” Right – “for now.”)
- The Moderate’s Case Against Trump (“You don’t have to hate Donald Trump to see he is bad at his job.” Sure, but he also is a very bad man.)
- Ivanka’s new ‘women-empowerment fund’ is a legal and ethical nightmare (“If she’s already raised money, she could be breaking the law.” And right wingers don’t care, of course, nor do corporate media f’tards like Chris Cillizza.)
- O’Reilly protégée makes oral sex joke about Ivanka Trump
- US Senator Tim Kaine Attends White House Briefing on North Korea
- Watch Senator Tim Kaine, a Replacements Fan, Jam With Tommy Stinson (“Hillary Clinton’s former running mate played some bluegrass harmonica with the OG bassist of his favorite band”)
- McAuliffe heading to Mexico
- McAuliffe’s one beef with wife’s potential bid for Congress: ‘They do nothing.’ (“The governor has encouraged Virginia’s first lady to challenge Rep. Barbara Comstock.”)
- New law orders Va. insurers to cover 12-month supply of birth-control pills (“Gov. Terry McAuliffe signs bill that advocates say will prevent unintended pregnancies, abortions.” Yep, if you’re really “pro-life” you should strongly support this.)
- How best to pay for Metro’s needs? A regionwide sales tax, local officials say. (“A one-cent regional sales tax would generate enough — $650 million annually — to keep the system safe, reliable and allow for some expansion, according to a report issued by a group of top administrative and budget officials.”)
- Metro workers are planning a ‘sick-out’ on Friday (“The union is protesting new policies to crack down on absenteeism. New regulations involved a probe into more than 100 workers who officials believed were abusing an extended medical leave policy.”)
- State budget cuts affect stream cleanups
- Candidate Bryce Reeves wants to depose opponent Jill Holtzman Vogel over email alleging affair
- Democrats vying for 8th House District nomination hold first debate
- Democratic Primary Delegate Candidates Participate in Forum at UVA
- A billion gallons of liquid cow manure is generated yearly in the Shenandoah Valley, fouling waterways
- Toscano, Mittiga work to highlight differences at UVa forum (“Both candidates stressed the importance of strengthening the Democratic Party in Virginia, but they differed on how to do so.”)
- Breast-feeding mom told to cover up at Va. church to not make men, teens ‘uncomfortable’
- Poor Virginia Beach … that is, Norfolk Roads … uhhh, Norfolk! Whatever it’s called, that city can’t get any respect.
- McAuliffe Signs Bill Overriding County’s Towing Changes (“Local businesses will not have to authorize each individual tow from their property after Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) signed a bill ending the would-be practice.”)
- Richmond City Council rules out raising admissions and meals taxes to balance budget; new cigarette tax also nixed
- Here’s what Richmond School Board members said about Bedden when they were running for their seats last fall
- Strong warm-up could fuel some storms; hot on Saturday
