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Teachers union reveals true colors behind closed doors at annual convention

America's largest teachers union faces criticism for prioritizing political activism over education, accelerating the exodus to alternative schools
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The tone was set by Ashlie Crosson, the NEA’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, who declared on July 4th that her job is "deeply political" and always has been. "Once I realized how deeply political our profession had always been, I knew I could no longer stay on the sidelines," Crosson said. The irony of this statement on Independence Day was not lost, as the NEA proved itself anything but independent. Instead, it revealed itself as a loyal foot soldier for progressive causes, far removed from the needs of students or the concerns of parents.

The convention’s resolutions – which were leaked to me by an NEA conference attendee – were a masterclass in political overreach. One business item called for the NEA to "defend against Trump’s embrace of fascism by using the term facism [sic] in NEA materials to correctly characterize Donald Trump’s program and actions." Yes, the union that claims to represent educators couldn’t even spell "fascism" correctly in its official resolution attacking the president. The irony is almost too rich to parody.
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Texas Floods & It's Consequences.........

This is shit you usually hear about occuring in India - Bangladesh. Not the US.
The death toll is ridiculously high - for the US. And expected to rise with 160 souls unaccounted for.

How does this happen?
In the US?


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FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters.
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As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters.

But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic obstacles, four officials inside the agency told CNN.

As CNN has previously reported, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — whose department oversees FEMA — recently enacted a sweeping rule aimed at cutting spending: Every contract and grant over $100,000 now requires her personal sign-off before any funds can be released.

For FEMA, where disaster response costs routinely soar into the billions as the agency contracts with on-the-ground crews, officials say that threshold is essentially “pennies,” requiring sign-off for relatively small expenditures.

In essence, they say the order has stripped the agency of much of its autonomy at the very moment its help is needed most.

“We were operating under a clear set of guidance: lean forward, be prepared, anticipate what the state needs, and be ready to deliver it,” a longtime FEMA official told CNN. “That is not as clear of an intent for us at the moment.”

For example, as central Texas towns were submerged in rising waters, FEMA officials realized they couldn’t pre-position Urban Search and Rescue crews from a network of teams stationed regionally across the country.

In the past, FEMA would have swiftly staged these teams, which are specifically trained for situations including catastrophic floods, closer to a disaster zone in anticipation of urgent requests, multiple agency sources told CNN.

But even as Texas rescue crews raced to save lives, FEMA officials realized they needed Noem’s approval before sending those additional assets. Noem didn’t authorize FEMA’s deployment of Urban Search and Rescue teams until Monday, more than 72 hours after the flooding began, multiple sources told CNN.
 
wader said:
Texas Floods & It's Consequences.........

This is shit you usually hear about occuring in India - Bangladesh. Not the US.
The death toll is ridiculously high - for the US. And expected to rise with 160 souls unaccounted for.

How does this happen?
In the US?


www.yahoo.com

FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters.
www.yahoo.com www.yahoo.com

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters.

But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic obstacles, four officials inside the agency told CNN.

As CNN has previously reported, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — whose department oversees FEMA — recently enacted a sweeping rule aimed at cutting spending: Every contract and grant over $100,000 now requires her personal sign-off before any funds can be released.

For FEMA, where disaster response costs routinely soar into the billions as the agency contracts with on-the-ground crews, officials say that threshold is essentially “pennies,” requiring sign-off for relatively small expenditures.

In essence, they say the order has stripped the agency of much of its autonomy at the very moment its help is needed most.

“We were operating under a clear set of guidance: lean forward, be prepared, anticipate what the state needs, and be ready to deliver it,” a longtime FEMA official told CNN. “That is not as clear of an intent for us at the moment.”

For example, as central Texas towns were submerged in rising waters, FEMA officials realized they couldn’t pre-position Urban Search and Rescue crews from a network of teams stationed regionally across the country.

In the past, FEMA would have swiftly staged these teams, which are specifically trained for situations including catastrophic floods, closer to a disaster zone in anticipation of urgent requests, multiple agency sources told CNN.

But even as Texas rescue crews raced to save lives, FEMA officials realized they needed Noem’s approval before sending those additional assets. Noem didn’t authorize FEMA’s deployment of Urban Search and Rescue teams until Monday, more than 72 hours after the flooding began, multiple sources told CNN.
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FEMA kinda like they were told not to go near homes with Trump/MAGA signs during the Hurricane in FLA LAST YEAR
 
cany said:
FEMA kinda like they were told not to go near homes with Trump/MAGA signs during the Hurricane in FLA LAST Y
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ah...........

From the bottom of the Conspiracy pool that MAGA like to wallow in ..............

And if so - it's ok with you?

And what the hell does that have to do with this tragedy?
I mean really....................................
 
wader said:
ah...........

From the bottom of the Conspiracy pool that MAGA like to wallow in ..............

And if so - it's ok with you?

And what the hell does that have to do with this tragedy?
I mean really....................................
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This happened in 1988 with a school bus I think in same place. Either way rivers flood and dumb people move to water table level homes when they think the sea is rising from global warming. Yeah you can’t fix stupid.
 
wader said:
Texas Floods & It's Consequences.........

This is shit you usually hear about occuring in India - Bangladesh. Not the US.
The death toll is ridiculously high - for the US. And expected to rise with 160 souls unaccounted for.

How does this happen?
In the US?


www.yahoo.com

FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters.
www.yahoo.com www.yahoo.com

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources, like they have in countless past disasters.

But almost instantly, FEMA ran into bureaucratic obstacles, four officials inside the agency told CNN.

As CNN has previously reported, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — whose department oversees FEMA — recently enacted a sweeping rule aimed at cutting spending: Every contract and grant over $100,000 now requires her personal sign-off before any funds can be released.

For FEMA, where disaster response costs routinely soar into the billions as the agency contracts with on-the-ground crews, officials say that threshold is essentially “pennies,” requiring sign-off for relatively small expenditures.

In essence, they say the order has stripped the agency of much of its autonomy at the very moment its help is needed most.

“We were operating under a clear set of guidance: lean forward, be prepared, anticipate what the state needs, and be ready to deliver it,” a longtime FEMA official told CNN. “That is not as clear of an intent for us at the moment.”

For example, as central Texas towns were submerged in rising waters, FEMA officials realized they couldn’t pre-position Urban Search and Rescue crews from a network of teams stationed regionally across the country.

In the past, FEMA would have swiftly staged these teams, which are specifically trained for situations including catastrophic floods, closer to a disaster zone in anticipation of urgent requests, multiple agency sources told CNN.

But even as Texas rescue crews raced to save lives, FEMA officials realized they needed Noem’s approval before sending those additional assets. Noem didn’t authorize FEMA’s deployment of Urban Search and Rescue teams until Monday, more than 72 hours after the flooding began, multiple sources told CNN.
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"How does this happen?"

When flood waters go from normal to 25+ feet is what, 40 minutes?

You have an agenda?
 
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wader said:
ah...........

From the bottom of the Conspiracy pool that MAGA like to wallow in ..............

And if so - it's ok with you?

And what the hell does that have to do with this tragedy?
I mean really....................................
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"And what the hell does that have to do with this tragedy?"


FEMA will NOW take care of folks regardless of their political ideology. Puts folks back on a level playing field.
 
Fake news is rampant. Read and have an open mind. You might even look up certain key words to better understand the article.

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How the CBO got it wrong again: Trump's economic bill set to generate trillions in surplus, not debt

Republican legislation criticized by media will slash deficits through economic growth, tariff revenue and deportation while cutting taxes on tips and overtime.
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This CBO trash is what the Fake News is taking out now every day and night before the American people in its Trump Derangement Syndrome efforts to discredit what is beyond question a truly Big, Beautiful and FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE bill.

Here’s the Real News: President Trump has designed a tax cut that will not just pay for itself through more rapid economic growth and robust tariff collections. OBBB will reduce America’s deficits by the trillions while financing everything from no taxes on tips and overtime to a much stronger national defense and far secure border. Get ready for the rocket ship.
 
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The 'big, beautiful, bill' includes a car loan interest tax deduction. Do you qualify?

The Republicans' tax cut and spending package, dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," includes a tax deduction for car loan interest of up to $10,000 annually for qualified vehicles.
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The Republicans' signature tax cut and spending package – dubbed the "big, beautiful bill" – that was signed into law last week touts tax deductions on tips and overtime pay, and also includes a tax deduction of up to $10,000 for interest paid on the car loans of qualified vehicles.
 
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JONATHAN TURLEY: Justice Jackson plays pundit to dismay of SCOTUS colleagues

Supreme Court Justice Jackson's view that opinions are her chance to 'tell people how I feel' raises concerns about judicial advocacy and the Court's role
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Her dissent in the recent ruling on universal injunctions drew the rebuke of Justice Amy Coney Barrett over what was described as "a vision of the judicial role that would make even the most ardent defender of judicial supremacy blush."

"We will not dwell on Justice Jackson’s argument, which is at odds with more than two centuries’ worth of precedent, not to mention the Constitution itself," Barrett wrote. "We observe only this: Justice Jackson decries an imperial Executive while embracing an imperial Judiciary."

Very good read.
 
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Although Uthmeier settled the case against Criswell, the attorney general is continuing to pursue claims against the former FEMA worker, Marn’i Washington, for punitive damages.

Criswell fired Washington shortly after learning she had directed her disaster team to skip houses displaying support for Trump in Lake Placid, Florida, a small community about halfway between Tampa and Miami. The former FEMA administrator strongly condemned Washington’s actions and said they were isolated.
 
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