#Senate tees up final vote on annual defense policy bill

#Senate tees up final vote on annual defense policy bill

The Senate on Tuesday advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) toward a final vote, putting it on a glide path to getting passed Wednesday as lawmakers look to conclude their work before the Christmas break.  Senators voted 85-15 to end debate on the $886 billion annual defense policy bill that will cover fiscal 2024…

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#California launches subnational partnership on reducing methane emissions at COP28

#California launches subnational partnership on reducing methane emissions at COP28

California, along with a group of international partners, announced the official kickoff of a subnational partnership focused on reducing methane, on the sidelines of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai this weekend. The Subnational Methane Action Coalition, unveiled at the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28) on Sunday, aims to further cooperation among jurisdictions that…

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#There’s no ‘disinformation’ exception to the First Amendment

#There’s no ‘disinformation’ exception to the First Amendment

Misinformation and disinformation retain the basic characteristics of speech. Unless they fall into one of very few exceptions, they are protected from censorship under the First Amendment. Consistent with those very limited exceptions, any effort by the government to prevent the dissemination of ideas or opinions, even if they are based on untruths, is unconstitutional….

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