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December 05, 2023

National News

The Supreme Court is taking up a case that could rule out a tax on wealth favored by some Democrats

The Supreme Court is taking up a case over a Washington couple’s $15,000 tax bill that is widely seen as a test of a never-enacted tax on wealth.

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-wealth-tax-washington-b3535dcc68299ad38a52ff86433f692d?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

'We are officially hostages.' How the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz embodied Hamas' hostage strategy

The recent release of dozens of Israeli hostages is bringing new focus on the Hamas rampage through the kibbutz of Nir Oz.

apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-hostages-0c14750240138853a70e38b0c09ef157?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Recordings show how the Mormon church protects itself from child sex abuse claims

Audio recordings obtained by the AP reveal the methods the Mormon church has used to protect itself from child sex abuse allegations.

apnews.com/article/mormon-church-investigation-child-sex-abuse-9c301f750725c0f06344f948690caf16?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

A Revenge Impeachment

Today, news that House Republicans are prepared to move forward with a floor vote to authorize an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden. It’s a vote designed, at least in their eyes, to legitimize the manufactured impeachment effort. As we discussed when MAGA got impeachment fever in September, it’s baseless. It is not grounded in even a scintilla of fact. There is nothing Joe Biden is credibly alleged to have done that qualifies as a high crime and misdemeanor, the constitutional standard for impeaching a president. It is disproven rumor and innuendo, smoke and mirrors.

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State News:

Sumner lawmakers support private school vouchers – Tennessee Lookout

Sumner County's legislative delegation, which includes House Majority Leader William Lamberth, full backs Tennessee's school voucher plan.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/12/05/sumner-lawmakers-support-private-school-vouchers

Local News:

Save the date of Saturday, December 9th for an elegant fundraising event to support the mission of CASA Corridor of East Tennessee. This dressy casual affair will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Athens and will feature a heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet, a live DJ, the famous Red Shoe contest and a silent auction. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. to sounds of the holiday season and will feature inspiring guest speakers; Meigs County Judge Casey Stokes, Rhea County Judge Jace Cockran and foster parents Angela and Billy Brock. Catering will be provided by Ambiance Catering and tickets are available for $75.00 a piece or table sponsorship for 8 is $600.00. CASA is a non profit organization which began advocating for abused and or neglected children in 2007. The mission of CASA Corridor is to recruit, train and supervise citizen volunteers to speak out for the best interest of children who are before the juvenile courts of McMinn, Meigs and Rhea Counties. Advocates for CASA get cases moving through the child welfare system and advocate strongly to help ensure each child is in a loving, safe home. CASA volunteers do their own investigation, get to know each child and write reports directly to the judge with recommendations for what is in each child's best interest. CASA has served 5,300 children in its three-county service area and has made a difference in so many young peoples' lives thanks to countless hours of court appearances by advocates and through donations by grants and private funds. The Board and staff of CASA are thankful for the generous donations by Tennessee Valley Authority, William and Elizabeth Irvin, Piedmont Lithium, Goodfield United Methodist Church, Skylar W. Dean, AAMS Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Susan Buttram, Janet Irvin, Campaign to Elect Stephen Hatchett, Advocates in Ministry, DENSO, Athens Insurance, Hugh Willson, MBA-New York Life Insurance Company and Simmons Bank and The Small Animal Clinic. To donate an auction item or to purchase tickets, please call 423/746 -9037 or on the website at www.casacorridor.org

The Arts:

Seniors:

Trump Wants to Ditch Obamacare & GOP Wants Texas to Vote on Seceding from U.S.

Speaker Mike Johnson Endorses Homophobic and Anti-Poor Book, Trump Pardoned Political Allies in a Preview of Abuse of Power, "Dream Scenario" Contender for Best Picture Nom, Dionne Warwick Sings

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Coalition Calendar: Dec.

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