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National News

The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week's showdown could be easier

The last time Congress tried to fund the government to prevent a federal shutdown, it cost House Speaker Kevin McCarthy his job.

apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-house-republican-speaker-johnson-9cb26b703804a9e82e776e44caedcaa2

The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement

The new Supreme Court code of conduct agreed to by all nine justices does not appear to impose any significant new requirements on them.

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ethics-code-conflicts-clarence-thomas-64d393ceb6f05402d762dca06f0f4187

Palestinians call for evacuation of hundreds of patients and newborns from Gaza's largest hospital

Palestinian authorities have proposed a Red Cross-supervised evacuation of a hospital beset by fighting in Gaza, as health officials warn that the only way to save three dozen newborns trapped there would be to call a cease-fire and transport them out of the besieged territory.

apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-11-14-2023-42d3e99d81672d166e720e7520796c41

State News:

Tennessee's DesJarlais sponsors an affront to human dignity – Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee GOP Congressman Scott DesJarlais is sponsoring a bill that would revoke visas for anyone with Palestinian Authority passports.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/11/14/tennessees-desjarlais-sponsors-an-affront-to-human-dignity

Local News:

The McMinn Senior Activity Center has announced the return of their Annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Shop the sale for unique holiday gifts and one-of-a-kind treasures. The Senior Activity Center is located at 205 McMinn Avenue in Athens with plenty of parking. Santa will also be in attendance to take a picture with and is open to the young and the young at heart. The photo is free, but Santa is taking donations on behalf of the Senior Activity Center to go back to the social services that the Center provides to at-risk senior citizens. For more information, contact the Senior Center at 423-745-6830 or stop by Monday through Friday from 8:30a-2p.

There will be a special called joint session with the City of Athens Council and the Industrial Development Board of the County of McMinn on November 20th at 5 p.m. in the Blue Room of the McMinn County Courthouse.

The Arts:

Seniors:

Trump Admits He'll Persecute Enemies as Prez & Ohio GOP Cancels Voters' Abortion Decision

Plus: FL Republican Apologizes for Suggesting Palestinian Genocide, Boebert Claims the GOP's Survival Rests With Her, "Bass Reeves" Is Cool, and Richard Baskin Sings

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/trump-admits-hell-persecute-enemies?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: Nov.

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