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Bill Freeman
February 27, 2025

National News:

DOGE Secretly Changes Its Website After Being Caught in Huge Lies

DOGE’s supposed savings have been riddled with errors.

newrepublic.com/post/191973/doge-changes-website-savings-mistakes-lies

Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team

The tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.

apnews.com/article/elon-musk-wired-doge-trump-1f3988a459d39f39e7be6c598aa3d710?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

What Happens When an Executive Ignores the Law? Ask Constitutional Sheriffs.

Opinion | It’s not just about defiance of the law; it’s about reshaping the law to their own purposes.

www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what-happens-when-an-executive-ignores-the-law-ask-constitutional-sheriffs

State News:

Tennessee advocates lobby lawmakers on housing issues - Nashville Banner

Advocates gather to lobby Tennessee General Assembly on housing issues, urging support for three bills and opposition to two others.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/02/27/tennessee-legislative-meeting-housing/?utm_medium=email

Local News & Arts:

Please vote for Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library

Friendly City Festivals is pleased to announce the dates for its 2025 festival/concert schedule! National MooFest, McMinn County’s beloved dairy festival, is scheduled for Saturday, June 7.

Taking place from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.in historic downtown Athens, Tennessee, the festival features several popular activities including the Maggie Strutt, local shopping, live entertainment on three stages plus MooGrass Jam Session, over 300 food, crafts and arts vendors, Mayfield Dairy Farms contests, and AgAvenue. MooFest is presented by Friendly City Festivals, The City of Athens, McMinn County Tourism Board, and Mayfield Dairy Farm.

The 14th Annual Sounds of Summer concert series will be on Saturday nights at 7:00 p.m. at Market Pavilion in historic downtown Athens. The lineup features: Saturday, June 7th - Emi Sunshine Saturday, June 28th - Run Katie Run FRIDAY, July 4th - Sweet Georgia Sound (7:00 PM Before the Fireworks at Regional Park!) Saturday, July 19th - Authentic Unlimited Saturday, August 9th - Kinslee Melhorn & September Song Saturday, August 16th- Nate Viele & Mendingwall

One of the premier fall festivals in East Tennessee for 22 years, Pumpkintown, will be held on Saturday, October 11 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The Scott Crisp Memorial PowWow, live entertainment on two stages, the infamous Mutt Strutt, historical walking tour, local shopping, over 200 food, craft, information and arts vendors are just a few of the treats in store for you on October 11th!

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

This is 74: Kathy Kirkpatrick—Co-Founder of Legendary 'Life Café'—Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I grew up female when we were expected to do what we were told. I bucked that, but it wasn’t easy. "

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-74-life-cafe-co-founder-kathy?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

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