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Key House chairman: GOP will change Medicare, to 'save' it

«Seattle Post-Intelligencer» (seattlepi.com) 

GOP Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, head of the Ways and Means Committee, insisted Republicans won't be deterred by the politics, even though Donald Trump won election as president on promises to protect the popular health care program for older Americans, and Democrats are already warning of a "war on seniors." [...] he declined to say when the party might try to pass "premium support," the controversial approach that would, over time, remake Medicare into a voucher-like program that would force seniors to buy health insurance on the open market. Читать дальше...

Key House chairman: GOP will change Medicare, to 'save' it

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

GOP Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, head of the Ways and Means Committee, insisted Republicans won't be deterred by the politics, even though Donald Trump won election as president on promises to protect the popular health care program for older Americans, and Democrats are already warning of a "war on seniors." [...] he declined to say when the party might try to pass "premium support," the controversial approach that would, over time, remake Medicare into a voucher-like program that would force seniors to buy health insurance on the open market. Читать дальше...



I took a 10-hour night bus through Peru and it was one of the most luxurious travel experiences I've ever had

BusinessInsider.com 

Cruz del Sur

The INSIDER Summary:

• While you wouldn't expect much from a bus in South America, Peru's Cruz del Sur buses are surprisingly luxurious.
• For only $30, I had a giant seat that reclined almost fully, and a personal TV and entertainment system.
• Buses even feature "land hostesses" and meals.

Buses don't usually conjure up images of luxury. Neither does the idea of public transportation in Peru.

Naturally, when my boyfriend suggested we save money... Читать дальше...

Labor shortage grows in southeastern Minnesota

«La Crosse Tribune» (lacrossetribune.com) 

ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Labor economists say businesses in southeastern Minnesota will have to outbid other potential employers to get the workers needed to meet demand.

Jonathan Cooper trying to bounce back from draft bust status

NBCSports.com 

When the Cardinals selected Jonathan Cooper with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NFL draft, some observers thought he was the best guard prospect ever to enter the NFL. To say he hasn’t panned out would be an understatement. Cooper did next to nothing in Arizona, was traded to New England this offseason, and…

Auto Makers' November Sales on Track for Record

WSJ.com 

Auto makers reported U.S. sales on track for a record November as Black Friday deals, steep incentives and consumer confidence drew more car shoppers into showrooms.

A hot new hedge fund just had a monster month

BusinessInsider.com 

Thomson Reuters

A hot new hedge fund had a great November.

London-based Commodities World Capital returned 9.9% net last month in its third month of trading.

That brings its year-to-date returns to 10.07%, according to an investor letter viewed by Business Insider.

The firm launched in September, and its first two months of trading were almost flat, at 0.15% in September and 0.02% in October.

"We are pleased with our first near double digit return and expect the... Читать дальше...

Kodak Black Has Been Released From Jail on $100,000 Bond

Yahoo Music 

Kodak Black is a free man for now after posting $100,000 bond in his criminal sexual conduct case. The rapper, real name Dieuson Octave, just finished serving his 120-day sentence in Florida on Tuesday when he was immediately extradited to South Carolina to face his next court case involving a female fan who alleged he sexually assaulted her despite her repeated attempts to stop him.

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Veterans' group criticizes vets joining pipeline protest

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The North Dakota Veterans Coordinating Council has sent a letter to the "Veterans Stand for Standing Rock" group asking them not go to the southern part of the state where hundreds are camped out because it'll create more tension and increase the burden on law enforcement, council president Russ Stabler said Thursday. Citing cold and wintry weather, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has said all federal lands north of the Cannonball River — the camp included — will be closed to public access on Monday and Gov. Читать дальше...

The startup trying to become the Tesla of trucking is about to reveal its hydrogen-electric semitruck

BusinessInsider.com 

Nikola Motor Company

Startup Nikola Motor Company will unveil its hydrogen-powered truck, the Nikola One, at its headquarters in Salt Lake City Thursday evening.

Nikola wrote in a press release that the truck will be able to drive 800 miles to 1,200 miles on a single charge. The start-up also said the truck will boast more power than semitrucks currently on the road with over 1,000 hp and 2,000 ft.-lb. of torque. It will have a re-fill time of just 15 minutes.

Nikola said it... Читать дальше...

CBS, NFL reach a deal to stream live games

«Gazette Times» (gazettetimes.com) 

NEW YORK – CBS says NFL games are coming to its CBS All Access subscription service, making it a little easier for "cord cutters" to watch football without a pricey cable subscription.

CBS, NFL reach a deal to stream live games

JournalStar.com 

NEW YORK – CBS says NFL games are coming to its CBS All Access subscription service, making it a little easier for "cord cutters" to watch football without a pricey cable subscription.





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