#Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary

#Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary

Democrats mull alternative to South Carolina amid divisions over first-in-nation primary Democrats are quietly discussing plans to propose a possible compromise state as the nation’s first-in-the-nation primary following vocal concerns about South Carolina from all corners of the party.  The informal talks among strategists, former campaign advisers, activists and those close to state parties are…

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#Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices

#Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices

Senate votes to ban TikTok use on government devices The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation that would ban the use of TikTok on government phones and devices as part of the push to combat security concerns related to the Chinese-owned social media company.  The “No TikTok on Government Devices Act,” introduced by Sen. Josh…

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#Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy

#Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy

Democrats dare to sound bullish on the economy Democrats are starting to feel good about the economy’s direction, with a five-month downward trend in prices and less aggressive action on interest rates signaling a possible change in fortunes.  “I think we’re in a better moment, I think we’re in a better moment,” said Sen. Jon…

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#Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing

#Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing

Fed slows down rate hikes amid early signs of inflation easing The Federal Reserve on Wednesday issued its smallest interest rate hike since June as the central bank attempts to curb high inflation without derailing a surprisingly resilient economy. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the panel of Fed officials responsible for monetary policy, bumped…

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#Raffensperger calls on Georgia to end runoff elections

#Raffensperger calls on Georgia to end runoff elections

Raffensperger calls on Georgia to end runoff elections Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling on legislators to do away with the state’s runoff system for general elections, arguing that the process places too heavy a burden on voters and election officials.  “Georgia is one of the only states in [the] country with a…

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# Algorand to support bank and insurance guarantees platform in Italy

# Algorand to support bank and insurance guarantees platform in Italy

” Algorand to support bank and insurance guarantees platform in Italy “ Layer-1 blockchain platform Algorand has been chosen as the public blockchain to support an “innovative digital guarantees platform” to be used in Italy’s banking and insurance markets. The Algorand-supported platform is expected to be launched in early 2023. According to Algorand’s Dec. 13 announcement,…

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