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August 27, 2024

National News

Harris campaign releases a new ad to highlight plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation

Vice President Kamala Harris has a new advertising push to draw attention to her plan to build 3 million new homes over four years.

apnews.com/article/harris-trump-housing-home-inflation-build-construction-00ae665790649d3b25d77a6cc0d111d0?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

August 26, 2024

The point that is currently holding up plans for ABC’s September 10 presidential debate is whether the candidates’ microphones will be muted when it is the other’s turn to speak.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/august-26-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

The Political Values of Harris and Trump Supporters

Among supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, there continue to be wide gaps on cultural issues, the role of government and America’s place in the world.

www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/08/26/the-political-values-of-harris-and-trump-supporters

State News:

GOP leaders promise punitive tax move if Memphis passes gun restrictions; state moves to block them • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee’s House and Senate speakers are threatening to punish Memphis by cutting its share of sales tax revenue – more than $75 million – if voters approve referendums restricting weapons, a move likely to force Memphis to sue the state. Continuing a feud with the Democratic-controlled Bluff City, Republican leaders, House Speaker Cameron Sexton of […]

tennesseelookout.com/2024/08/27/gop-leaders-promise-punitive-tax-move-if-memphis-passes-gun-restrictions-state-moves-to-block-them

Local News & Arts:

The Mid-East TN Community Chorus (METCC) in association with the Hiwassee Bruderhof Community is preparing for its fall and winter concerts. Everyone is welcome to sing or play with the METCC. Rehearsals will be Mondays at 7 p.m. at TWU and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Hiwassee College. If you are interested, register HERE

Heritage School: Spanish Lessons Part II

Please register below. $5 or free for members - if you register online, you will pay upon arrival, or may pay in person ahead of time.

www.livingheritagemuseum.org/2024/09/07/207282/heritage-school-spanish-lessons-part-ii

Beginner Pottery Wheel - Evening — Athens Area Council for the Arts

Learn to throw clay on a potter’s wheel! No prior clay experience necessary! Beginners and those looking for a refresher course in wheel-throwing are welcome! McMinn County East Tennessee Foothills Smokey Mountains Arts council Athens Arts Center Athens TN Tennessee Social Athens Area Performing a

www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/pottery-with-patricia-fall-2024-evening

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

The Things that Remain

Sydney Lea weighs the transience of life against the staying power of certain memories.

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/the-things-that-remain?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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