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National News

Biden tells donors: 'If Trump wasn’t running I’m not sure I’d be running. We cannot let him win'

The president was using a trio of fundraisers to caution against what might happen should his predecessor again claim control of the White House.

apnews.com/article/joe-biden-election-boston-fundraisers-los-angeles-82caceab4df5ba3ee3112a8991a24fea?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Actors vote to approve deal that ended SAG-AFTRA strike

SAG-AFTRA members approved a three-year contract deal Tuesday, ending one of the most significant labor disruptions Hollywood has seen in decades.

scrippsnews.com/stories/actors-vote-to-approve-deal-that-ended-sag-aftra-strike

Tuberville Drops Blockade of Most Military Promotions

Under pressure from senators in both parties, the Alabama Republican allowed more than 400 promotions to move forward, saying he would continue to block only the most senior positions.

www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/us/politics/tommy-tuberville-military-promotions.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D00.u_qd.2JsZmkcqlt91&smid=url-share

State News:

Energy Secretary celebrates steps towards TVA nuclear power – Tennessee Lookout

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited the site of a possible first-of-its-kind nuclear reactor in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/12/06/energy-secretary-celebrates-steps-towards-tva-nuclear-power

Local News:

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security's (TDOSHS) Driver Services division is partnering with Donate Life Tennessee, Tennessee Donor Services and Mid-South Transplant Foundation for the Keeping Tummies and Hearts Full of Love Winter Food Drive. Now through Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, Tennesseans can bring non-perishable food items to any Driver Services Center in Tennessee. Food items will be donated to local food banks and organizations to help those in need. “I encourage Tennesseans to show their volunteer spirit and support our winter food drive,” said TDOSHS Commissioner Jeff Long. “Many of our fellow Tennesseans struggle with food insecurity. This holiday season, we can give the gift of kindness and help feed our neighbors.” To locate the Driver Services Centers across Tennessee, visit https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/ locations.html.

The Arts:

Seniors:

This is 65: Leanna James Blackwell Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"I missed publishing a novel by 39, a number I anxiously settled on when I got out of grad school at 37. I must have been thinking of '10 Under 40' lists that overlook writers who come to it later."

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-66-leanna-james-blackwell?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: Dec.

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