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October 17, 2024

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National News

October 16, 2024

Two Fox News Channel interviews bracketed today: one this morning with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in front of an audience of hand-picked Republican women in Georgia, the other by Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris with host Bret Baier.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/october-16-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Harris Came for a Fox News Interview, but Got a Debate With Bret Baier

The vice president’s sit-down with Bret Baier was her most contentious meeting with a journalist since becoming the Democratic nominee.

www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/business/media/kamala-harris-bret-baier-fox.html?unlocked_article_code=1.S04.tfLb.UqrvDGXPb5Q7&smid=url-share

State News:

Early voting kicks off in Tennessee: Our guide to the 2024 election • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee voters can start casting their ballots today for the Nov. 5 election. The early voting period in Tennessee runs from Oct. 16 through Oct. 31. Beyond voting for the next U.S. president, voters will have full ballots: one U.S. Senate seat and nine U.S. House races are up for grabs. In Tennessee’s state government, […]

tennesseelookout.com/briefs/early-voting-kicks-off-in-tennessee-our-guide-to-the-2024-election

Local News & Arts:

2025 Medicare Open Enrollment counseling, provided by the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP), will be held at the Etowah Senior Center (435 Cooper Street, Etowah) on November 8, 12, and 15 from 9:00-4:30. SHIP offers free unbiased help to all Medicare beneficiaries, their family and caregivers. You are able to review your plan during Open Enrollment to make the best choices for you and your loved ones. Please call the senior center at 423-781-7632 as soon as possible to schedule an appointment.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Hope? Ha Ha Ha Ha...

In her early 80s, Abigail Thomas has her doubts about the future of humanity and life after death.

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/hope-ha-ha-ha-ha?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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