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Senator Murray Statement on Voting Against Doug Collins for VA Secretary, Reports of DOGE at VA

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senator Murray Statement on Voting Against Doug Collins for VA Secretary, Reports of DOGE at VA

Murray: “We should all be deeply concerned about what it could mean to give Elon Musk and his cronies free rein at VA—I am already hearing that DOGE may have barged into VA today.  Musk […]

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National / International

Cantwell Votes NO On Advancing RFK Jr.’s Nomination for HHS Secretary

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Cantwell Votes NO On Advancing RFK Jr.’s Nomination for HHS Secretary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, at a meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) voted no on advancing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of […]

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Washington

$156M solar power grant for Washington in limbo after Trump order

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on $156M solar power grant for Washington in limbo after Trump order

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 4, 2025 Washington was locked out of about $150 million in federal funding for solar projects focused on low-income communities last week as the Trump administration paused clean energy […]

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Tesla is the only EV maker that can sell directly to consumers in WA. Lawmakers might change that

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Tesla is the only EV maker that can sell directly to consumers in WA. Lawmakers might change that

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 4, 2025 Washington wants more electric vehicles on the road. It’s offered generous incentives for EV buyers and set deadlines barring new gasoline-powered car sales. The next step, some […]

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Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank

February 4, 2025 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Senate Republican leader pitches increased state scrutiny of Oregon Food Bank

by Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital ChronicleFebruary 4, 2025 For years, legislative Republicans have argued that the Oregon Food Bank strayed from its mission of eliminating hunger by weighing in on political debates. On Tuesday, the […]

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What is the explosion at the end of a star's life cycle called?

The massive explosion at the end of a star's life is called a supernova, a cataclysmic event where a star briefly outshines its entire galaxy, releasing immense energy and scattering heavy elements into space, leaving behind either a neutron star or a black hole. 

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What is a wallaby?

A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia and New Guinea, closely related to kangaroos but generally smaller, known for its powerful hind legs for hopping, a balancing tail, and a pouch (marsupium) for carrying young. They're herbivorous, come in various types like brush, rock, and hare wallabies, and are classified by their habitat, thriving in forests, scrublands, and rocky terrains. 

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What is the common term for an injury to the neck caused by a jerk of the head?

The common term for a neck injury caused by a sudden, forceful jerk of the head (forward and backward) is whiplash, which involves stretching or tearing of neck muscles and ligaments, often from car accidents or falls.

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What city boasted the world's first subway line?

London, England, boasts the world's first subway line, known as the London Underground or "the Tube" (or "underground railway"), which opened on January 10, 1863, running steam locomotives between Paddington and Farringdon Street. This revolutionary system, initially using steam-powered trains in cut-and-cover tunnels, paved the way for modern urban underground transport. 

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What is the most populous bird in the world?

The most populous bird in the world is the Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus), with populations numbering in the tens of billions (around 22-26 billion), far exceeding any wild bird.

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