The Shining City Upon a Hill

[Phil B.]

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Oh Boy a Crook for President

Amazon has stuff 50% off
Haven't seen one of the Red hat's in Months .

No crook.
No dementia
No energy problems
No border crisis
No economy problems
No loss in world eyes
No people left behind
No unconstitutional vaccine mandates.

Yup that's My President Donald J Trump.
#SayNoTotheGreenNewDeal
#FJB
#LetsGoBrandon

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13 senior Trump administration officials violated Hatch Act, report finds
By Chandelis Duster, CNN
Updated 3:26 PM EST, Tue November 09, 2021

(CNN)Thirteen senior Trump administration officials violated the Hatch Act, according to a report from the US Office of Special Counsel that was released on Tuesday.

Eleven of those senior Trump officials allegedly violated the Hatch Act by "campaigning on behalf of President Trump's reelection" during 18 official interviews or media appearances, and two of them committed violations related to 2020 Republican National Convention, the report said. The agency, which is charged with investigating Hatch Act violations, also found that some Trump administration officials "intentionally ignored the law's requirements and tacitly or expressly approved of senior administration officials violating the law."

The agency said it began investigating the officials after many complaints were submitted during and after the convention.

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Mitch McConnell calls Biden's infrastructure law 'a godsend for Kentucky' as Trump attacks him for backing it

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[SalesServiceGuy]

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The Clarion Ledger, Missippi's most read newspaper, today's headline

Miss. to get $4.8B in infrastructure money.


Mississippi will get $4.4 billion from federal infrastructure package. Here’s how it can be spent.


After months of negotiations, Congress passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package in early November, sending about $4.46 billion to Mississippi over the next five years.

The infrastructure deal garnered bipartisan support, even among the Mississippi delegation. Republican Sen. Roger Wicker and Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson voted to pass the bill, while Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Republican Reps. Trent Kelly, Michael Guest and Steven Palazzo voted against it.

The White House released a preliminary breakdown of where that money will flow to Mississippi. These estimates are based on allocation of funds in previous bills, meaning the formulas for the current bill could change based certain factors like the state’s population changes and energy consumption.

It is still unclear which state or local entities will get to spend this money. Much of the federal money will be given to the state through grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, but how states spend these pots of money can differ based on the specific money.

Mississippi Today is comprehensively tracking the historic amount of federal funding coming to the state, and we will diligently update this coverage to clearly show which officials and governmental entities will be responsible for its spending. Click here to read that coverage, and check back for regular updates.
Below is a breakdown of what Mississippi will receive based on the White House estimates.

Roads and bridges: $3.3 billion

Mississippi will receive about $3.3 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years. This money can be spent, among other things, on replacement and repairs for both federal and state highways in Mississippi.

Mississippi can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects.

Water lines and pipes: $429 million

Mississippi will receive about $429 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state. This money is expected to be divvied up by state lawmakers to municipalities and counties across Mississippi.

Public transportation: $223 million

Mississippi will receive about $223 million over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.

High-speed internet: $100 million

Mississippi will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 531,000 Mississippians who currently lack it.
About 1,181,000 Mississippians, or 41% of residents in the state, will be eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access. This is a subsidy program that provides eligible households with a monthly broadband service discount of $50 — or $75 on tribal lands — and reimbursement for connected devices of up to $100 per household.

Airports: $99 million

This pot of money is for maintenance and upgrades at existing airports. “The United States built modern aviation, but our airports lag far behind our competitors,” the White House said.
Some leaders in other states have suggested spending this money on gate and terminal repairs. The White House, in its breakdown, said the funds could “address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions near ports and airports, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies.”

Electric vehicle chargers: $51 million

Mississippi would expect to receive $51 million over five years to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network in the state. As federal leaders and the automobile industry move toward fully-electric fleets, this infrastructure is a critical need in Mississippi.

Mississippi will also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to electric vehicle charging in the bill.

Protection against climate change, cyberattacks: $35 million

Mississippi will receive about $19 million over five years to protect against wildfires, and about $16 million to protect against cyberattacks.

Mississippians will also benefit from the bill’s $3.5 billion national investment in weatherization, which stands to reduce energy costs for families.

... thank you President Biden!

[SalesServiceGuy]

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North Carolina set to receive billions for roads, bridges, high-speed internet access as part of Biden’s infrastructure bill


RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina will receive billions of dollars in funding for roads, bridges, high-speed internet access and other projects after President Joe Biden signs the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law.

Officials in Wake County said Monday the additional federal funding also could accelerate the timeline of establishing a commuter rail line from Clayton to Durham, which is currently being studied.

“Hey, it really is infrastructure week,” said Rep. David Price (D-NC 4th). “That’s no longer a punchline. It’s no longer a platitude. It really is infrastructure week.”

On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bill after months of negotiations.

The state’s eight Republican members voted against it.

According to the White House, these are some of the ways the bill impact North Carolina over five years:

-$7.2 billion for highway projects
-$457 million for bridge replacement and repairs
-$109 million for electric vehicle charging stations
-$910 million for public transportation
-at least $100 million for broadband access
-$1.1 billion for clean drinking water improvements

... thank you President Biden!

[BillyCarpenter]

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Biden and Pelosi tried to buy the voters with their Covid Relief Bill and that was an epic fail as Biden's poll numbers reflect and the election in Virginia proved. Democrats are set to lose the house and senate next year. Looking forward to it. I'm taking bets if anyone is interested.

[SalesServiceGuy]

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Biden and Pelosi tried to buy the voters with their Covid Relief Bill and that was an epic fail as Biden's poll numbers reflect and the election in Virginia proved. Democrats are set to lose the house and senate next year. Looking forward to it. I'm taking bets if anyone is interested.

Mississippi will get $4.4 billion from federal infrastructure package. Here’s how it can be spent.


After months of negotiations, Congress passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package in early November, sending about $4.46 billion to Mississippi over the next five years.

The infrastructure deal garnered bipartisan support, even among the Mississippi delegation. Republican Sen. Roger Wicker and Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson voted to pass the bill, while Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Republican Reps. Trent Kelly, Michael Guest and Steven Palazzo voted against it.

The White House released a preliminary breakdown of where that money will flow to Mississippi. These estimates are based on allocation of funds in previous bills, meaning the formulas for the current bill could change based certain factors like the state’s population changes and energy consumption.

It is still unclear which state or local entities will get to spend this money. Much of the federal money will be given to the state through grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, but how states spend these pots of money can differ based on the specific money.

Mississippi Today is comprehensively tracking the historic amount of federal funding coming to the state, and we will diligently update this coverage to clearly show which officials and governmental entities will be responsible for its spending. Click here to read that coverage, and check back for regular updates.
Below is a breakdown of what Mississippi will receive based on the White House estimates.

Roads and bridges: $3.3 billion

Mississippi will receive about $3.3 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years. This money can be spent, among other things, on replacement and repairs for both federal and state highways in Mississippi.

Mississippi can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects.

Water lines and pipes: $429 million

Mississippi will receive about $429 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state. This money is expected to be divvied up by state lawmakers to municipalities and counties across Mississippi.

Public transportation: $223 million

Mississippi will receive about $223 million over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.

High-speed internet: $100 million

Mississippi will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 531,000 Mississippians who currently lack it.
About 1,181,000 Mississippians, or 41% of residents in the state, will be eligible for the Affordability Connectivity Benefit, which will help low-income families afford internet access. This is a subsidy program that provides eligible households with a monthly broadband service discount of $50 — or $75 on tribal lands — and reimbursement for connected devices of up to $100 per household.

Airports: $99 million

This pot of money is for maintenance and upgrades at existing airports. “The United States built modern aviation, but our airports lag far behind our competitors,” the White House said.
Some leaders in other states have suggested spending this money on gate and terminal repairs. The White House, in its breakdown, said the funds could “address repair and maintenance backlogs, reduce congestion and emissions near ports and airports, and drive electrification and other low-carbon technologies.”

Electric vehicle chargers: $51 million

Mississippi would expect to receive $51 million over five years to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network in the state. As federal leaders and the automobile industry move toward fully-electric fleets, this infrastructure is a critical need in Mississippi.

Mississippi will also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to electric vehicle charging in the bill.

Protection against climate change, cyberattacks: $35 million

Mississippi will receive about $19 million over five years to protect against wildfires, and about $16 million to protect against cyberattacks.

Mississippians will also benefit from the bill’s $3.5 billion national investment in weatherization, which stands to reduce energy costs for families.

.... maybe not once people from Mississippi begin to see the improvements in their daily lives from President Biden's infrastructure plan. A plan that most Mississippi Republicans voted against and thankfully lost!

[BillyCarpenter]

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After months of negotiations, Congress passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package in early November, sending about $4.46 billion to Mississippi over the next five years.

The infrastructure deal garnered bipartisan support, even among the Mississippi delegation. Republican Sen. Roger Wicker and Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson voted to pass the bill, while Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Republican Reps. Trent Kelly, Michael Guest and Steven Palazzo voted against it.


It is still unclear which state or local entities will get to spend this money. Much of the federal money will be given to the state through grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation, but how states spend these pots of money can differ based on the specific money.

Mississippi Today is comprehensively tracking the historic amount of federal funding coming to the state, and we will diligently update this coverage to clearly show which officials and governmental entities will be responsible for its spending. Click here to read that coverage, and check back for regular updates.
Below is a breakdown of what Mississippi will receive based on the White House estimates.

Roads and bridges: $3.3 billion

Mississippi will receive about $3.3 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $225 million for bridge replacement and repairs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act over five years. This money can be spent, among other things, on replacement and repairs for both federal and state highways in Mississippi.

Mississippi can also compete for the $12.5 billion Bridge Investment Program for economically significant bridges and nearly $16 billion of national funding in the bill dedicated for major projects.

Water lines and pipes: $429 million

Mississippi will receive about $429 million over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state. This money is expected to be divvied up by state lawmakers to municipalities and counties across Mississippi.

Public transportation: $223 million

Mississippi will receive about $223 million over five years under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to improve public transportation options across the state.

High-speed internet: $100 million

Mississippi will receive a minimum allocation of $100 million to help provide broadband coverage across the state, including providing access to the at least 531,000 Mississippians who currently lack it.

Airports: $99 million



Electric vehicle chargers: $51 million

Mississippi would expect to receive $51 million over five years to support the expansion of an electric vehicle charging network in the state. As federal leaders and the automobile industry move toward fully-electric fleets, this infrastructure is a critical need in Mississippi.

Mississippi will also have the opportunity to apply for the $2.5 billion in grant funding dedicated to electric vehicle charging in the bill.

Protection against climate change, cyberattacks: $35 million

Mississippi will receive about $19 million over five years to protect against wildfires, and about $16 million to protect against cyberattacks.

.... maybe not once people from Mississippi begin to see the improvements in their daily lives from President Biden's infrastructure plan.

My life is just fine. And it's gonna be even finer when republicans win back the house & senate. Biden's goose is already cooked.

[SalesServiceGuy]

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My life is just fine. And it's gonna be even finer when republicans win back the house & senate. Biden's goose is already cooked.

... you have one vote. There are 3M people in Mississippi who will soon begin to see the benefits of President Biden's infrastructure plan. A lot of new jobs will be created in this state.

[BillyCarpenter]

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... you have one vote. There are 3M people in Mississippi who will soon begin to see the benefits of President Biden's infrastructure plan.

I'd like to be able to trust you but you keep leading me down a dead end road with your promises. You promised that inflation would be short lived and it's still here and worse. Morover, inflation is projected to be with us for all of 2022 and perhaps beyond.

No one is feeling better. Folks are hurting and mad as shit. Black folk. White folk. We all pissed.

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I am feeling GREATTTTTTTTTT JOBS JOBS JOBS Goooooooooooooooooooooooooo JOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[Hansen88]

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the ports all worked before covid. I dont think it is a infrastructure problem.

[FrohnB]

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the ports all worked before covid. I dont think it is a infrastructure problem.

Whoa!
Someone with some common sense!
How Dare You!

This statement is Blisteringly True!

[slimslob]

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"The Biden administration announced a new set of immediate and short-term actions Tuesday aimed at alleviating supply chain issues at the nation's ports, waterways and freight networks as the administration takes steps to implement the newly passed, but not yet signed, bipartisan infrastructure bill".

This is part of the article you quoted. In this entire article there is not one mention of Antifa

So, it appears you really DON'T know what you are talking about. Billy boy

Yeah, he ordered the ports to operate 24/7. The only problem is that bottle neck is not the ports. It is a couple of California laws that are adversely affecting the trucking industry. If he really wanted to do something helpful he would have the Justice Department sue the State of California for obstructing interstate commerce.

Oh wait, one of those laws blocks independent operators from accessing the ports. The law is there because the labor unions wanted it there.

Then there is the new law concerning the age of truck operating in California and or the engines in those trucks. California New 2020 Law Limits Registration of Older Diesel Trucks, Call 408-263-7300