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November 9, 2023 (Thursday)

The Republican-dominated House of Representatives remains unable to agree even to a way forward toward funding the United States government. This is a five-alarm fire. The continuing resolution for funding the government Congress passed in September when then–House speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) couldn’t pass appropriations bills runs out on November 17. If something is not done, and done quickly, the U.S. will face a shutdown over Thanksgiving. This will not only affect family gatherings and the holiday, it will hit Black Friday—which, as the busiest shopping day of the year, is what keeps a number of businesses afloat.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/november-9-2023-thursday?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Election offices are sent envelopes with fentanyl or other substances. Authorities are investigating

Authorities are trying to determine who sent suspicious letters, including some containing fentanyl or other substances, to local election offices in at least five states.

apnews.com/article/election-offices-letters-evacuations-fentanyl-threats-5d39155be4b2fcd5481b570cc109cb9c

Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin won't seek reelection, giving GOP a key pickup opportunity

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says he won’t seek reelection in 2024, giving Republicans a prime opportunity to gain a seat in the heavily GOP state.

apnews.com/article/joe-manchin-west-virginia-election-35e5285934c5801db37215802ca2cd94

State News:

Visual analysis: Centene's push in Tenn. comes as settlements with other states for fraud pile up – Tennessee Lookout

Health care services company Centene has settled claims it overbilled or fraudulently charged Medicaid programs in 17 of its 30 programs.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/11/10/visual-analysis-centene-push-in-tenn-comes-as-settlements-with-other-states-for-fraud-pile-up

Local News:

A community choir is being assembled to sing at the 19th Annual Etowah Community Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 14. Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons, November 12 and 26 and December 10, at 2:00 p.m. at Etowah First Baptist Church. If you make two of the three rehearsals you should be comfortable with the music.

The Athens City Council will meet for a study session on Monday, November 13th at 6 p.m.

Athens Area Council for the Arts (AACA) is pleased to welcome the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra for a concert of holiday favorites as part of the Black Box ON TOUR! series on December 5th . The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert is not new to Athenians and is definitely a yearly crowd-pleaser. See this spectacular concert of topnotch professional musicianship and well-known holiday favorites at The Auditorium, at Athens City Middle School, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 7:30 PM. More information about AACA programs is available at athensartscouncil.org, or over the phone at 423-745-8781

The Arts:

Seniors:

How to Lengthen Your Life

An excerpt of Alain de Botton's "A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons from the School of Life" PLUS an open thread about how we make the most of our limited time on earth. How do YOU slow time down?

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Coalition Calendar: Nov.

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