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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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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which US state is nicknamed the "Sooner State"?

Oklahoma is called the "Sooner State" because of settlers who illegally snuck across the border into Oklahoma Territory before the official start of the Land Run of April 22, 1889, in order to claim the best land. While initially referring to rule-breakers, the term evolved to symbolize a competitive, pioneering spirit and was adopted by the University of Oklahoma in 1908. 

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Which is the only book published by Margaret Mitchell during her lifetime?

Gone with the Wind, published in June 1936, is the only novel Margaret Mitchell released during her lifetime. The Civil War-era epic became a massive success, earning her the 1936 National Book Award and the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Other writings, including Lost Laysen, were published posthumously.

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Who played Princess Leia in the original Star Wars movies?

Carrie Fisher played Princess Leia Organa in the original Star Wars trilogy. She starred as the iconic character in Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Return of the Jedi (1983). 

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What was the first song the Beatles ever performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut?

The first song the Beatles performed on their Ed Sullivan Show debut on February 9, 1964, was "All My Loving". It was part of their initial three-song set, which also included "Till There Was You" and "She Loves You".

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What is a group of hyenas called?

A group of hyenas is most commonly called a clan. They are highly social, matriarchal groups that can include up to 80 or more individuals. An alternative, less common term for a group of hyenas is a cackle, which refers to the vocalizations they make.

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