noqreport--2020-01-15--Supercut of Joe Biden’s debate stumbles should terrify anyone considering voting for him

The folks over at Grabien are quickly becoming one of my favorite content producers on the internet .
They have a knack for isolating the important takeaways from extended footage of events and boiling them down to their essential parts .
Such is the case when they took a shot ( well , several ) at former Vice President Joe Biden , the Democratic frontrunner who doesn ’ t seem to have a solid grasp of his own cognitive abilities .
Ageism isn ’ t really in play when we examine Biden ’ s foibles .
After all , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and billionaire Michael Bloomberg while being not much older than Senate Elizabeth Warren , and few are concerned that any of them are losing their mental skills .
The same goes for President Trump , who is only four years younger .
But with Biden , it ’ s crystal clear .
He simply gets confused a heck of a lot more than he used to , which is saying a lot considering how he ’ s already built his reputation as a gaffe machine .
If he ’ s having this much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tell us how he feels , can we really trust him to deal with world leaders or make important decisions on the fly ?
These are questions that have nothing to do with party .
America needs answers .
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The folks over at Grabien are quickly becoming one of my favorite content producers on the internet. They have a knack for isolating the important takeaways from extended footage of events and boiling them down to their essential parts. Such is the case when they took a shot (well, several) at former Vice President Joe Biden, the Democratic frontrunner who doesn’t seem to have a solid grasp of his own cognitive abilities.
Supercut: Biden stumbles his way through the final Democratic debate pic.twitter.com/d1S7mYNXCx — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) January 15, 2020
Ageism isn’t really in play when we examine Biden’s foibles. After all, he’s younger than Senator Bernie Sanders and billionaire Michael Bloomberg while being not much older than Senate Elizabeth Warren, and few are concerned that any of them are losing their mental skills. The same goes for President Trump, who is only four years younger. But with Biden, it’s crystal clear. He simply gets confused a heck of a lot more than he used to, which is saying a lot considering how he’s already built his reputation as a gaffe machine.
If he’s having this much trouble answering debate questions or trying to tell us how he feels, can we really trust him to deal with world leaders or make important decisions on the fly? These are questions that have nothing to do with party. America needs answers.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--Debunking common myths about America’s energy future

There are several myths pervading the energy industry in America .
As Democrats debated these things last night , especially how they affect Iowans , here are some points from the American Petroleum Institute that should be understood .
These are four myths that need reality infused into them .
Editor ’ s Note : This is a press release that will be published without edits , but it should be known that we do not agree with all of it .
We are not in favor of unions , for example .
People should have the freedom to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses should be competing with each other , not union bosses .
Man-made climate change is questionable science and should be treated with skepticism .
Nevertheless , it ’ s important to address these myths whether readers are climate change skeptics or not .
• Myth 1 : Plans that mandate a transition to renewable energy will create jobs that pay as well as the union jobs that will be lost .
The Facts • Myth 2 : Americans who lose their job in the natural gas and oil industry can easily transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ energy .
The Facts • Myth 3 : A ban on U.S. natural gas and oil exports will help reduce CO emissions .
The Facts • Myth 4 : Iowa would benefit from policies limiting natural gas and oil .
The Facts “ The risks of climate change are real and so the solutions must be real as well .
Policy proposals that hide the key role of natural gas and oil in powering America towards a brighter , cleaner energy future are more focused on powering applause lines than power lines , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ policy solutions , ” API ’ s Director of Communications Ben Marter said .
The American natural gas and oil industry is committed to addressing the challenge of climate change while meeting society ’ s growing energy needs .
Bold and achievable action on climate change at the global level is essential , and America ’ s natural gas and oil industry is committed to innovation and leadership to make these ambitions more than just hopes and dreams .
Plans that mandate a transition to renewable energy will create jobs that pay as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be lost .
• Bloomberg Law reports that a ‘ shift to renewable energy is a move away from an industry with union jobs.
’ ( Bloomberg Law , 2/21/19 ) • According to Vox , many renewable energy companies are led by individuals ‘ hostile ’ to union activity and the industry relies on labor practices that ‘ hamper organizing . '
( Vox , 7/19/19 ) • 3.4 % of solar photovoltaic workers are unionized while 4 % of workers in wind power generation were unionized .
( ‘ U.S .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Department of Energy , 1/20/17 ) • President of the North America ’ s Building Trades Unions : ‘ Members working in the oil and gas sector can make a middle-class living , whereas renewable energy firms have been less generous.
’ ( Reuters , 2/12/19 ) • AFL-CIO President : ‘ [ P ] lans that devastate communities today , while offering vague promises about the future…are not worthy of the American heroes who build and power this country every day.
’ ( AFL-CIO , 7/24/19 ) • President of the International @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have completed an apprentice program or otherwise dedicated years of their lives in a craft don ’ t want to see their skill sets devalued or be thrown into junior positions in a new occupation.
’ ( International Brotherhood of Boilermakers , , 3/7/19/19 ) • The average annual pay for natural gas and oil extraction workers is $ 91,370 .
( BLS , 5/2018 ) • The average annual pay for solar photovoltaic installers is $ 46,010 .
( BLS , 5/2018 ) • The average annual pay for wind turbine service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 5/2018 ) Americans who lose their job in the natural gas and oil industry can easily transition to a new job working in renewable energy As workers in any industry that has lost jobs know , a steep drop in employment within one ’ s industry can have a devastating impact even if someone is able to eventually find employment in a different field .
But beyond any emotional and psychological toll , creating a federal retraining program won ’ t guarantee workers a successful transition : • The Atlantic : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] have been found to be ineffective according to numerous studies over the years.
’ ( The Atlantic , 1/18/18 ) • Columbia University ’ s Center on Global Energy Policy : ‘ Despite promises from the federal government for a quarter century to provide worker retraining , education , and other support to help communities displaced by globalization and displacement , both parties have failed to fulfill those promises.
’ ( Columbia ’ s Center on Global Energy Policy , 3/25/19 ) And according to a report titled ‘ Jobs and Environmental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , an environmental research institution : • A transitional ‘ worker who loses his job won ’ t immediately find a new job at the same wage , but instead will likely spend a significant amount of time searching for work , and might well need to accept a lower wage in the new job.
’ ( ‘ Jobs and Environmental Regulation , ’ Resources For The Future , 7/2019 , p. 9 ) • ‘ [ W ] orkers who lose their jobs in mass-layoff events suffer not just a spell of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earnings for a long period even after finding a new job.
’ ( ‘ Jobs and Environmental Regulation , ’ Resources For The Future , 7/2019 , p. 1 ) • One case study cited found that older workers were disproportionately subjected to a decrease in wages following a regulation-induced job transition .
( ‘ Jobs and Environmental Regulation , ’ Resources For The Future , 7/2019 , p. 15 ) • Unemployed transitional workers ‘ are much less likely than the average unemployed worker to find jobs in the period immediately after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Jobs and Environmental Regulation , ’ Resources For The Future , 7/2019 , p. 41 ) • Accommodating transitional workers back into the labor market ‘ becomes more and more difficult as the amount of [ transitional workers ] grows.
’ ( ‘ Jobs and Environmental Regulation , ’ Resources For The Future , 7/2019 , p. 43 ) • Workers may need to relocate to find a new job , especially in areas with a high concentration of unemployed transitional workers , which creates additional financial barriers to gaining employment .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ Resources For The Future , 7/2019 , p. 6 ) • Urban Institute : A mismatch of where jobs and job seekers are located leads to ‘ spatial mismatch ’ and that can ’ cause high unemployment rates and lead to longer spells of joblessness.
’ ( ‘ Too Far from Jobs : Spatial Mismatch and Hourly Workers , ’ Urban Institute , 2/21/19 ) • National Bureau Of Economic Research : ‘ Blacks , females , and older workers are more sensitive to [ spatial mismatch ] than other subpopulations.
’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Joblessness : The Role of Spatial Mismatch , ’ National Bureau Of Economic Research , 4/2014 ) A ban on U.S. natural gas and oil exports will help reduce CO emissions A ban on U.S. oil exports would shift oil production away from the U.S. and towards many countries that have less stringent environmental regulations .
And with natural gas playing a key role in displacing coal power-which emits almost twice as much carbon dioxide as natural gas-a ban on U.S. natural gas exports could actually increase the growth of coal-generated power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ global CO emissions .
• Bloomberg News : ‘ New export terminals are exporting cheap American gas worldwide , prompting countries across Asia , especially China and Pakistan , to buy LNG as an alternative to coal for power generation.
’ ( Bloomberg , 7/22/19 ) • IEA : Natural gas ‘ replaces more polluting fuels , ’ ‘ reduces air pollution and limits emissions of carbon dioxide.
’ ( ‘ The Role of Gas in Today ’ s Energy Transitions , ’ International Energy Agency , 7/17/19 , p. 2 ) • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fuel switching between coal and gas accelerated in 2018 , reducing the carbon intensity of global energy use.
’ ( ‘ Global Energy & CO Status Report , ’ International Energy Agency , 3/26/19 ) The continued rise of coal power abroad despite the current availability of renewables makes it clear that power generation is not a binary choice between natural gas and renewables .
• Global coal use increased by 75 % between 2000 and 2013 , and IEA expects it to ‘ expect it to remain broadly steady thereafter through 2024.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ International Energy Agency , 12/2019 ) • IEA : ‘ In the absence of sufficient access to gas , the expansion of India ’ s industrial base may continue to be characterised by a high reliance on coal.
’ ( ‘ The Role of Gas in Today ’ s Energy Transitions , ’ International Energy Agency , 7/17/19 , p. 14 ) Lastly , as the Department of Energy ’ s National Energy Technology Laboratory explicitly states , ‘ …U.S .
LNG exports for power production in European and Asian markets will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective On Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas From The United States : 2019 Update , ’ DOE ’ s National Energy Technology Laboratory , 9/2019 , p. 32 ) Iowa would benefit from policies limiting natural gas and oil Having access to affordable natural gas and petroleum products is vital for Iowa ’ s agricultural industry .
• ‘ Manufacturing and agriculture help make Iowa the fifth-largest energy-consuming state per capita ’ and natural gas and oil accounted for nearly 50 % of the energy consumed in Iowa in 2017 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1/13/20 ) • Iowa is the nation ’ s fourth largest consumer of hydrocarbon gas liquids , where farmers use propane to dry their corn .
( U.S. Energy Information Administration , Accessed 1/13/20 ) • ‘ Natural gas is a feedstock for ammonia .
Ammonia is a primary component in fertilizers , especially the ammonium nitrate fertilizer that is used on corn.
’ ( Quad-City Times , 3/20/13 ) • Wall Street Journal : ‘ U.S .
fertilizer producers are benefiting from the long-brewing shale revolution .
The combination of hydraulic fracturing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , bringing down the cost of gas.
’ ( Wall Street Journal , 2/12/17 ) As we prepare for the 2020 election , we are joining with fellow patriots to form a grassroots movement to advance the cause of conservatism .
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There are several myths pervading the energy industry in America. As Democrats debated these things last night, especially how they affect Iowans, here are some points from the American Petroleum Institute that should be understood. These are four myths that need reality infused into them.
Editor’s Note: This is a press release that will be published without edits, but it should be known that we do not agree with all of it. We are not in favor of unions, for example. People should have the freedom to work and negotiate as they choose just as businesses should be competing with each other, not union bosses. Man-made climate change is questionable science and should be treated with skepticism. Nevertheless, it’s important to address these myths whether readers are climate change skeptics or not.
Myth 1: Plans that mandate a transition to renewable energy will create jobs that pay as well as the union jobs that will be lost. The Facts
Plans that mandate a transition to renewable energy will create jobs that pay as well as the union jobs that will be lost. The Facts Myth 2: Americans who lose their job in the natural gas and oil industry can easily transition to a new job working in renewable energy. The Facts
Americans who lose their job in the natural gas and oil industry can easily transition to a new job working in renewable energy. The Facts Myth 3: A ban on U.S. natural gas and oil exports will help reduce CO 2 emissions. The Facts
A ban on U.S. natural gas and oil exports will help reduce CO emissions. The Facts Myth 4: Iowa would benefit from policies limiting natural gas and oil. The Facts
“The risks of climate change are real and so the solutions must be real as well. Policy proposals that hide the key role of natural gas and oil in powering America towards a brighter, cleaner energy future are more focused on powering applause lines than power lines, and can delay progress towards finding real policy solutions,” API’s Director of Communications Ben Marter said.
The American natural gas and oil industry is committed to addressing the challenge of climate change while meeting society’s growing energy needs. Bold and achievable action on climate change at the global level is essential, and America’s natural gas and oil industry is committed to innovation and leadership to make these ambitions more than just hopes and dreams.
Myth:
Plans that mandate a transition to renewable energy will create jobs that pay as well as the union jobs that will be lost.
Facts:
Bloomberg Law reports that a ‘shift to renewable energy is a move away from an industry with union jobs.’ (Bloomberg Law, 2/21/19)
According to Vox, many renewable energy companies are led by individuals ‘hostile’ to union activity and the industry relies on labor practices that ‘hamper organizing.'(Vox, 7/19/19)
3.4% of solar photovoltaic workers are unionized while 4% of workers in wind power generation were unionized. (‘U.S. Energy and Employment Report,’ U.S. Department of Energy, 1/20/17)
President of the North America’s Building Trades Unions: ‘Members working in the oil and gas sector can make a middle-class living, whereas renewable energy firms have been less generous.’ (Reuters, 2/12/19)
AFL-CIO President: ‘[P]lans that devastate communities today, while offering vague promises about the future…are not worthy of the American heroes who build and power this country every day.’ (AFL-CIO, 7/24/19)
President of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers: ‘Workers who have completed an apprentice program or otherwise dedicated years of their lives in a craft don’t want to see their skill sets devalued or be thrown into junior positions in a new occupation.’ (International Brotherhood of Boilermakers,, 3/7/19/19)
The average annual pay for natural gas and oil extraction workers is $91,370. (BLS, 5/2018)
The average annual pay for solar photovoltaic installers is $46,010. (BLS, 5/2018)
The average annual pay for wind turbine service technicians is $58,000. (BLS, 5/2018)
Myth:
Americans who lose their job in the natural gas and oil industry can easily transition to a new job working in renewable energy
Facts:
As workers in any industry that has lost jobs know, a steep drop in employment within one’s industry can have a devastating impact even if someone is able to eventually find employment in a different field. But beyond any emotional and psychological toll, creating a federal retraining program won’t guarantee workers a successful transition:
The Atlantic: ‘[M]ost [job-retraining programs] have been found to be ineffective according to numerous studies over the years.’ (The Atlantic, 1/18/18)
Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy: ‘Despite promises from the federal government for a quarter century to provide worker retraining, education, and other support to help communities displaced by globalization and displacement, both parties have failed to fulfill those promises.’ (Columbia’s Center on Global Energy Policy, 3/25/19)
And according to a report titled ‘Jobs and Environmental Regulation’ by Resources for The Future, an environmental research institution:
A transitional ‘worker who loses his job won’t immediately find a new job at the same wage, but instead will likely spend a significant amount of time searching for work, and might well need to accept a lower wage in the new job.’ (‘Jobs and Environmental Regulation,’ Resources For The Future, 7/2019, p. 9)
‘[W]orkers who lose their jobs in mass-layoff events suffer not just a spell of unemployment, but also have persistently lower earnings for a long period even after finding a new job.’ (‘Jobs and Environmental Regulation,’ Resources For The Future, 7/2019, p. 1)
One case study cited found that older workers were disproportionately subjected to a decrease in wages following a regulation-induced job transition. (‘Jobs and Environmental Regulation,’ Resources For The Future, 7/2019, p. 15)
Unemployed transitional workers ‘are much less likely than the average unemployed worker to find jobs in the period immediately after implementation of a new regulation.’ (‘Jobs and Environmental Regulation,’ Resources For The Future, 7/2019, p. 41)
Accommodating transitional workers back into the labor market ‘becomes more and more difficult as the amount of [transitional workers] grows.’ (‘Jobs and Environmental Regulation,’ Resources For The Future, 7/2019, p. 43)
Workers may need to relocate to find a new job, especially in areas with a high concentration of unemployed transitional workers, which creates additional financial barriers to gaining employment. (‘Jobs and Environmental Regulation,’ Resources For The Future, 7/2019, p. 6) Urban Institute: A mismatch of where jobs and job seekers are located leads to ‘spatial mismatch’ and that can ’cause high unemployment rates and lead to longer spells of joblessness.’ (‘Too Far from Jobs: Spatial Mismatch and Hourly Workers,’ Urban Institute, 2/21/19) National Bureau Of Economic Research: ‘Blacks, females, and older workers are more sensitive to [spatial mismatch] than other subpopulations.’ (‘Job Displacement and the Duration of Joblessness: The Role of Spatial Mismatch,’ National Bureau Of Economic Research, 4/2014)
Myth:
A ban on U.S. natural gas and oil exports will help reduce CO 2 emissions
Facts:
A ban on U.S. oil exports would shift oil production away from the U.S. and towards many countries that have less stringent environmental regulations. And with natural gas playing a key role in displacing coal power-which emits almost twice as much carbon dioxide as natural gas-a ban on U.S. natural gas exports could actually increase the growth of coal-generated power worldwide and lead to a rise in global CO 2 emissions.
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Bloomberg News: ‘New export terminals are exporting cheap American gas worldwide, prompting countries across Asia, especially China and Pakistan, to buy LNG as an alternative to coal for power generation.’ (Bloomberg, 7/22/19)
IEA: Natural gas ‘replaces more polluting fuels,’ ‘reduces air pollution and limits emissions of carbon dioxide.’ (‘The Role of Gas in Today’s Energy Transitions,’ International Energy Agency, 7/17/19, p. 2)
‘Despite growth in coal use, fuel switching between coal and gas accelerated in 2018, reducing the carbon intensity of global energy use.’ (‘Global Energy & CO 2 Status Report,’ International Energy Agency, 3/26/19)
The continued rise of coal power abroad despite the current availability of renewables makes it clear that power generation is not a binary choice between natural gas and renewables.
Global coal use increased by 75% between 2000 and 2013, and IEA expects it to ‘expect it to remain broadly steady thereafter through 2024.’ (‘Coal 2019,’ International Energy Agency, 12/2019)
IEA: ‘In the absence of sufficient access to gas, the expansion of India’s industrial base may continue to be characterised by a high reliance on coal.’ (‘The Role of Gas in Today’s Energy Transitions,’ International Energy Agency, 7/17/19, p. 14)
Lastly, as the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory explicitly states, ‘…U.S. LNG exports for power production in European and Asian markets will not increase GHG emissions…’ (‘Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Perspective On Exporting Liquefied Natural Gas From The United States: 2019 Update,’ DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, 9/2019, p. 32)
Myth:
Iowa would benefit from policies limiting natural gas and oil
Facts:
Having access to affordable natural gas and petroleum products is vital for Iowa’s agricultural industry.
‘Manufacturing and agriculture help make Iowa the fifth-largest energy-consuming state per capita’ and natural gas and oil accounted for nearly 50% of the energy consumed in Iowa in 2017. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, Accessed 1/13/20)
Iowa is the nation’s fourth largest consumer of hydrocarbon gas liquids, where farmers use propane to dry their corn. (U.S. Energy Information Administration, Accessed 1/13/20)
‘Natural gas is a feedstock for ammonia. Ammonia is a primary component in fertilizers, especially the ammonium nitrate fertilizer that is used on corn.’ (Quad-City Times, 3/20/13)
Wall Street Journal: ‘U.S. fertilizer producers are benefiting from the long-brewing shale revolution. The combination of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling has significantly boosted production, bringing down the cost of gas.’ (Wall Street Journal, 2/12/17)
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noqreport--2020-01-15--California lawmakers request audit of homelessness spending

SACRAMENTO – Senator Brian Jones ( R-Santee ) and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley ( R-Rocklin ) announced today that they have requested a statewide audit of homelessness spending in California .
Joining them as coauthors on the request are Assemblymembers Phillip Chen , Steven Choi , James Gallagher , Tom Lackey , and Jay Obernolte .
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee will consider the request on February 19 , 2020 .
‘ Solving this dire crisis will definitely take aggressive funding , but simply throwing money at the problem is not a smart solution , ’ said Senator Jones .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dollars are being spent wisely and used effectively .
This audit is necessary and will show us what ’ s working – and what ’ s not working – so we can make informed decisions moving forward that will actually help us start making a dent in the problem.
’ This week the Governor ’ s homelessness taskforce led by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas recognized the need to evaluate past and current spending citing , ‘ In order to expand access to mental health and substance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the state should work in tandem with counties to ensure that existing funding , funding proposed in the Governor ’ s budget , and proposed Medi-Cal reforms align with the state ’ s goals to improve access to treatment.
’ ‘ The Governor is approaching our homelessness crisis with the sense of urgency it requires , but it ’ s important that we do not measure success just by how many dollars we spend , ’ Assemblyman Kiley said .
‘ Billions have been spent in recent years , yet people are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem continues to grow .
For the Governor ’ s proposed investments to make a difference , we need a much better understanding of what is and is not working in our use of existing resources.
’ See the audit request attached for more information .
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SACRAMENTO – Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee) and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) announced today that they have requested a statewide audit of homelessness spending in California. Joining them as coauthors on the request are Assemblymembers Phillip Chen, Steven Choi, James Gallagher, Tom Lackey, and Jay Obernolte. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee will consider the request on February 19, 2020.
‘Solving this dire crisis will definitely take aggressive funding, but simply throwing money at the problem is not a smart solution,’ said Senator Jones. ‘We need to ensure taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars are being spent wisely and used effectively. This audit is necessary and will show us what’s working – and what’s not working – so we can make informed decisions moving forward that will actually help us start making a dent in the problem.’
This week the Governor’s homelessness taskforce led by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas recognized the need to evaluate past and current spending citing, ‘In order to expand access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness, the state should work in tandem with counties to ensure that existing funding, funding proposed in the Governor’s budget, and proposed Medi-Cal reforms align with the state’s goals to improve access to treatment.’
‘The Governor is approaching our homelessness crisis with the sense of urgency it requires, but it’s important that we do not measure success just by how many dollars we spend,’ Assemblyman Kiley said. ‘Billions have been spent in recent years, yet people are not getting the help they need and the problem continues to grow. For the Governor’s proposed investments to make a difference, we need a much better understanding of what is and is not working in our use of existing resources.’
See the audit request attached for more information.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--Elizabeth Warren refuses to shake Bernie Sanders’ hand after debate

So much for the notion that socialism unites .
At last night ’ s Democratic debate on CNN , Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders were clearly contentious towards one another after months of being cordial , even complimentary .
When the debate was over , Sanders offered an outstretched hand for Warren to shake .
She declined .
There have been a few issues popping up the last few days that pointed to a cold war between the two , but it escalated to shots fired at the debate .
The biggest point of contention started yesterday when CNN @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he didn ’ t think a woman could beat President Trump .
CNN moderators were swift to not only bring it up , but also clearly side with Warren on the issue .
“ Senator Sanders , CNN reported yesterday , and Senator Warren confirmed in a statement , that in 2018 , you told her that you did not believe that a woman could win the election .
Why did you say that ?
” Phillips asked .
Sanders maintained that he did not say that women could not be president and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wins the Democratic nomination .
That answer didn ’ t work for Phillips , who pivoted the question back to Warren .
Phillips asked , “ Senator Warren , what did you think when Senator Sanders told you a woman could not win the election ?
” Warren attempted to brush off the moment by claiming that Sanders was her friend but noted that the only two candidates who have been undefeated in their campaign history are herself and Sen. Amy Klobuchar , who were the only two women on the stage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ how elections can tear friends apart , but also an unambiguous indicator that CNN is picking winners and losers .
Does that mean they support Warren ?
No .
It ’ s much more likely the leadership at CNN , or perhaps only CNN President Jeff Zucker , have decided that former Vice President Joe Biden is their candidate .
He ’ s the one who would benefit most from a rift between the two far-left candidates as it makes it less likely their bases will unite when one drops out .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here .
They ’ ve already taken heat for picking Hillary Clinton over Sanders in 2016 .
If they do not want another black eye for subverting Sanders again , their best ally would be progressive mainstream media .
We ’ ve contended for years that DNC leadership and other progressive groups like Open Society Foundations have a direct line to mainstream media leadership .
This move , once again , gives credence to the notion .
The great divide between Warren and Sanders threatens to keep supporters of both radical progressive candidates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t about a far-left movement .
It ’ s personal .
CNN , the DNC , and Joe Biden are loving it .
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So much for the notion that socialism unites. At last night’s Democratic debate on CNN, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders were clearly contentious towards one another after months of being cordial, even complimentary. When the debate was over, Sanders offered an outstretched hand for Warren to shake. She declined.
"The campaigns are trying to de escalate but looks like Bernie and Warren may still have some stuff to work out," says @AlxThomp. This interaction between the two happened at the end of tonight's #DemDebate? pic.twitter.com/CeNYDcaPbf — POLITICO (@politico) January 15, 2020
There have been a few issues popping up the last few days that pointed to a cold war between the two, but it escalated to shots fired at the debate. The biggest point of contention started yesterday when CNN ran a report that Sanders told Warren he didn’t think a woman could beat President Trump. CNN moderators were swift to not only bring it up, but also clearly side with Warren on the issue.
CNN debate moderator assumes Bernie Sanders is lying about women “Senator Sanders, CNN reported yesterday, and Senator Warren confirmed in a statement, that in 2018, you told her that you did not believe that a woman could win the election. Why did you say that?” Phillips asked. Sanders maintained that he did not say that women could not be president and vowed to fight for any candidate who wins the Democratic nomination. That answer didn’t work for Phillips, who pivoted the question back to Warren. Phillips asked, “Senator Warren, what did you think when Senator Sanders told you a woman could not win the election?” Warren attempted to brush off the moment by claiming that Sanders was her friend but noted that the only two candidates who have been undefeated in their campaign history are herself and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who were the only two women on the stage.
This is not only an example of how elections can tear friends apart, but also an unambiguous indicator that CNN is picking winners and losers. Does that mean they support Warren? No. It’s much more likely the leadership at CNN, or perhaps only CNN President Jeff Zucker, have decided that former Vice President Joe Biden is their candidate. He’s the one who would benefit most from a rift between the two far-left candidates as it makes it less likely their bases will unite when one drops out.
Needless to say, Sanders fans weren’t impressed.
Yeah, I’m now 100% #WomenForBernie . And #CNNisTrash Now here’s an old painting I did of him to show support. #Bernie2020 pic.twitter.com/ouCr0WINHD — Karla Ortiz (@kortizart) January 15, 2020
Conservatives and Bernie supporters now that #CNNisTrash is trending pic.twitter.com/1uoZFohTA2 — Tanner (@TannerClarkso) January 15, 2020
The amount of restraint shown by @ninaturner is absolutely admirable, here. Liz let everyone down, this week. Unfortunately, I have the feeling her childish behavior is only beginning.#RefundWarren #NeverWarren https://t.co/uiP7cJchk5 — Dedicated BernieBruh ?? Dunk on #Donuts ? (@AndrewFrisbie05) January 15, 2020
Bernie Sanders supporters are SO DUMB they're just now learning that #CNNisTrash? ? (They got it trending cuz they're pissed how Bernie was treated at the #DemocraticDebate) — Mark Dice (@MarkDice) January 15, 2020
Going down my trending topics, I see #CNNisTrash, #LyingLiz, #NeverWarren, and #WarrenIsASnake. so like. that went well — i bless the rains down in castamere (@Chinchillazllla) January 15, 2020
What you just saw tonight IS rigging an election. But go on, CNN, Nancy Pelosi, and corporate dems, do keep telling us how Russia is the real boogie man trying to destroy our democracy. #CNNisTrash — beth, purity test enthusiast (@bourgeoisalien) January 15, 2020
Omg the media already framing the handshake as both of the snubbing each other instead of Warren being a sore sport Our MSM is literally serving as a SuperPac to Elizabeth Warren at this point #DemDebate #NeverWarren #CNNisTrash https://t.co/q5jjHe1SIv — Barack Obama is a Joe Manchin Democrat (@FlyThaiMMA) January 15, 2020
Democrats are trippin’ if they think leftists are gonna vote for a weak ass Hillary 2.0. I’m absolutely done with Warren and #CNNIsTrash — Rutherford (@theknightofmeh) January 15, 2020
The DNC could also be at work, here. They’ve already taken heat for picking Hillary Clinton over Sanders in 2016. If they do not want another black eye for subverting Sanders again, their best ally would be progressive mainstream media. We’ve contended for years that DNC leadership and other progressive groups like Open Society Foundations have a direct line to mainstream media leadership. This move, once again, gives credence to the notion.
The great divide between Warren and Sanders threatens to keep supporters of both radical progressive candidates from unifying during crunch time. This isn’t about a far-left movement. It’s personal. CNN, the DNC, and Joe Biden are loving it.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--Ron Reagan atheist ad found its target audience at the Democratic debate

President Ronald Reagan ’ s son , Ron Reagan , is an “ unabashed atheist.
” He ’ s a spokesperson for the Freedom from Religion Foundation , an atheist and agnostic group that attempts to stifle the faithful at every turn .
They claim to be against government engagement with religion , but their exploits go deep into the heart of what it means to be faithful in America .
Here ’ s the video including the end line , “ Ron Reagan , lifelong atheist , not afraid of burning in hell.
” : During last night ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ iconic ” commercial , as FFRF puts it .
Since they run the ad so infrequently , focusing mostly on CNN debates , it was seen for the first time by enough people to get their spokesperson ’ s name trending on Twitter .
This draws us back to something that often gets forgotten in our politically divided world .
Attacks on religion are as consequential if not more so than attacks on conservatism .
At NOQ Report , we do not separate the two .
Sure , we have categories that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re just as focused on pushing forward a Biblical worldview as we are about promoting a conservative political structure .
The smugness in Reagan ’ s notorious closing line may be infuriating to Christians , but we must remember to pray for them to see the light .
We must not match anger with anger .
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President Ronald Reagan’s son, Ron Reagan, is an “unabashed atheist.” He’s a spokesperson for the Freedom from Religion Foundation, an atheist and agnostic group that attempts to stifle the faithful at every turn. They claim to be against government engagement with religion, but their exploits go deep into the heart of what it means to be faithful in America.
Here’s the video including the end line, “Ron Reagan, lifelong atheist, not afraid of burning in hell.”:
During last night’s Democratic debate, CNN aired the “iconic” commercial, as FFRF puts it. Since they run the ad so infrequently, focusing mostly on CNN debates, it was seen for the first time by enough people to get their spokesperson’s name trending on Twitter.
Did you guys all see Ron Reagan say he was "not afraid of burning in hell" or am I hallucinating again? — Peter Sagal (@petersagal) January 15, 2020
The Ron Reagan ads from @FFRF during the #DemDebate only strengthen my faith in God and my resolve that the Democratic Party are absolute reprobates. — Pastor Greg Locke (@pastorlocke) January 15, 2020
Ron Reagan is smart…what better place to advertise for atheism than the #DemDebate??? — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) January 15, 2020
It's not a debate commercial break until Ron Reagan tells us he's going to Hell. — Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) January 15, 2020
The most entertaining part of tonight’s #DemDebate was the attitude in Ron Reagan’s commercial. pic.twitter.com/u1boLP09qM — Katrina Pierson (@KatrinaPierson) January 15, 2020
CNN is running atheist ads during the commercial break from Ron Reagan. “Not afraid of burning in hell” WTF pic.twitter.com/2RU1vGw2EY — Ramp Capital (@RampCapitalLLC) January 15, 2020
The same DC atheist group that’s attacking me for protecting Christian values is running ads like this: “Ron Reagan, life-long atheist, not afraid of burning in hell." Fitting that this radical atheist group would run ads on #FakeNews CNN during the #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/DM3xPslHMV — Bradley Byrne (@BradleyByrne) January 15, 2020
This draws us back to something that often gets forgotten in our politically divided world. Attacks on religion are as consequential if not more so than attacks on conservatism. At NOQ Report, we do not separate the two. Sure, we have categories that differentiate the topics, but we’re just as focused on pushing forward a Biblical worldview as we are about promoting a conservative political structure.
The smugness in Reagan’s notorious closing line may be infuriating to Christians, but we must remember to pray for them to see the light. We must not match anger with anger. Then again, we shouldn’t linger with those who are unwilling to see the truth.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--Two theories about Putin’s move to rebuild Russia’s government

A few people saw it coming .
In fact , there was oft-dismissed chatter that after the last presidential election in Russia , President Vladimir Putin would have a widespread shakeup in his government to prepare for a future with or without him .
But nobody was expecting it to be this complete with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the rest of the government resigning following Putin ’ s annual state of the nation address .
Now , the question everyone ’ s asking is , “ What does Putin have up his sleeve ?
” After all , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades , sidestepping the Russian Constitution by trading places with Medvedev between his two stints as President .
Currently , their constitution prohibits more than two consecutive terms , so Putin served twice , took a term off to pretend to be Prime Minister , then returned for two more terms .
Among the major constitutional changes he intends to make is a change in this loophole , and therein lies a hint about what he ’ s planning .
While many in the west are seeing this as an opportunity for Putin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ludicrous notion .
After two decades crafting he government to answer solely to him , saying that he ’ s trying to have more control over Russia is like saying Elon Musk needs more control over Tesla .
Like Musk , Putin has full control over his domain .
He ’ s not quite a dictator , but whatever he says is what ends up happening one way or another .
Others see it as a way for him to circumvent the rules so he can retain power beyond 2024 when his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If that ’ s the case , than he ’ s doing a very poor job of making it happen .
His proposed changes would not only prevent any future presidents from staying in power for longer than two terms , but would also mean he would be cutting himself off .
One theory is that he ’ s just going to transfer most of the necessary power to the Prime Minister ’ s office , which he ’ ll take over after installing a puppet president with reduced control over affairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this theory seems far less likely than the obvious one .
The most likely scenario is Putin is in legacy-building mode .
He has four years to build his legend and make sure history remembers him for more than just being a long-term leader .
He wants to be appreciated .
He wants to be loved .
He wants to be remembered forever as the man who made Russia great again .
This jibes with the constitutional changes he ’ s proposing .
Not only does he want to make sure none of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long as he has , but he ’ s also talking about limiting presidential powers and putting more control in the hands of their legislative branch .
This makes sense as far as a legacy-building strategy , giving more power to the people who have direct access to their government officials .
Putin wants to do all of these sweeping changes through popular referendums .
This is another indicator he ’ s trying to secure his place in history and his popularity in his final years in charge .
By putting the power @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decide how the constitution is to be changed , he ’ s appealing to the newfound sense of freedom that the older generations of Russians are still trying to embrace .
Those who lived behind the Iron Curtain are often still dubious about Putin ’ s motives and decisions .
Setting it up like this should bring even some of his harshest critics to his side .
Lest we forget , Vladimir Putin is one of the most narcissistic leaders in the world today .
He thrives on a vibrant and glorious status @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a beloved leader and never questions whether or not his decisions are right .
But that image has been fading in recent years .
His critics are multiplying .
He ’ s less popular today than any time in the last two decades , which is why it ’ s important that he replaced the whole government .
His hope is that things will be so unambiguously better , any doubt that it was the legislators ’ fault for previous failures will be wiped away .
The second theory is much , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to be happening soon and needs the people to be satisfied with him in order to do it , this move also makes sense .
It is , admittedly , a very slight possibility , but if he ’ s going to be taking the country into future challenges such as war , this would be the precursory move to make .
If he knows something is coming soon that ’ s out of his control , then the move also makes sense .
There ’ s no telling what that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) but it would bode ill for his nation and possibly the world .
Whatever Vladimir Putin is doing , the endgame isn ’ t going to play out for a while .
Some will embrace the brave new world he ’ s establishing in Russia .
Others will remain skeptical .
Whatever he has planned , it ’ s going to be something huge .
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A few people saw it coming. In fact, there was oft-dismissed chatter that after the last presidential election in Russia, President Vladimir Putin would have a widespread shakeup in his government to prepare for a future with or without him. But nobody was expecting it to be this complete with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the rest of the government resigning following Putin’s annual state of the nation address.
Now, the question everyone’s asking: “What does Putin have up his sleeve?” After all, he’s been in power for two decades, sidestepping the Russian Constitution by trading places with Medvedev between his two stints as President. Currently, their constitution prohibits more than two consecutive terms, so Putin served twice, took a term off to pretend to be Prime Minister, then returned for two more terms. Among the major constitutional changes he intends to make is a change in this loophole, and therein lies a hint about what he’s planning.
While many in the west are seeing this as an opportunity for Putin to consolidate power, that’s a ludicrous notion. After two decades crafting the government to answer solely to him, saying that he’s trying to have more control over Russia is like saying Elon Musk needs more control over Tesla. Like Musk, Putin has full control over his domain. He’s not quite a dictator, but whatever he says is what ends up happening one way or another.
Others see it as a way for him to circumvent the rules so he can retain power beyond 2024 when his final term is supposed to be completed. If that’s the case, then he’s doing a very poor job of making it happen. His proposed changes would not only prevent any future presidents from staying in power for longer than two terms, but would also mean he would be cutting himself off. One theory is that he’s just going to transfer most of the necessary power to the Prime Minister’s office, which he’ll take over after installing a puppet president with reduced control over affairs.
It’s possible, but this theory seems far less likely than the obvious one. The most likely scenario is that Putin is in legacy-building mode. He has four years to build his legend and make sure history remembers him for more than just being a long-term leader. He wants to be appreciated. He wants to be loved. He wants to be remembered forever as the man who made Russia great again.
This jibes with the constitutional changes he’s proposing. Not only does he want to make sure none of his successors can stay in office as long as he has, but he’s also talking about limiting presidential powers and putting more control in the hands of their legislative branch. This makes sense as far as a legacy-building strategy, giving more power to the people who have direct access to their government officials.
Putin wants to do all of these sweeping changes through popular referendums. This is another indicator he’s trying to secure his place in history and his popularity in his final years in charge. By putting the power in the people’s hand to decide how the constitution is to be changed, he’s appealing to the newfound sense of freedom that the older generations of Russians are still trying to embrace. Those who lived behind the Iron Curtain are often still dubious about Putin’s motives and decisions. Setting it up like this should bring even some of his harshest critics to his side.
Lest we forget, Vladimir Putin is one of the most narcissistic leaders in the world today. He thrives on a vibrant and glorious status quo, one that accepts he’s a beloved leader and never questions whether or not his decisions are right. But that image has been fading in recent years. His critics are multiplying. He’s less popular today than any time in the last two decades, which is why it’s important that he replaced the whole government. His hope is that things will be so unambiguously better, any doubt that it was the legislators’ fault for previous failures will be wiped away.
The second theory is much, much darker. If he knows something is going to be happening soon and needs the people to be satisfied with him in order to do it, this move also makes sense. It is, admittedly, a very slight possibility, but if he’s going to be taking the country into future challenges such as war, this would be the precursory move to make. If he knows something is coming soon that’s out of his control, then the move also makes sense. There’s no telling what that might be (maybe aliens contacted him) but it would bode ill for his nation and possibly the world.
Whatever Vladimir Putin is doing, the endgame isn’t going to play out for a while. Some will embrace the brave new world he’s establishing in Russia. Others will remain skeptical. Whatever he has planned, it’s going to be something huge.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--Secretary Perdue: China Phase I deal is a bonanza for american agriculture

( Washington , D.C. , January 15 , 2020 ) – U.S. Secretary Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the historic Phase One Trade Agreement between the United States and China : “ This agreement is proof President Trump ’ s negotiating strategy is working .
While it took China a long time to realize President Trump was serious , this China Phase I Deal is a huge success for the entire economy .
This agreement finally levels the playing field for U.S. agriculture and will be a bonanza for America ’ s farmers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Perdue .
“ China has not played by the rules for too long , and I thank President Trump for standing up to their unfair trading practices and for putting America first .
We look forward to exporting to Chinese customers hungry for American products.
” *NOTE : You may listen to the audio of Secretary Perdue ’ s statement .
The United States and China have reached an historic and enforceable agreement on a Phase One trade deal that requires structural reforms and other changes to China ’ s economic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property , technology transfer , agriculture , financial services , and currency and foreign exchange .
The Phase One agreement also includes a commitment by China that it will make substantial additional purchases of U.S. goods and services in the coming years .
Importantly , the agreement establishes a strong dispute resolution system that ensures prompt and effective implementation and enforcement .
The United States has agreed to modify its Section 301 tariff actions in a significant way .
Information on specific chapters of the Phase One agreement is provided below : • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ barriers to trade and will support a dramatic expansion of U.S. food , agriculture and seafood product exports , increasing American farm and fishery income , generating more rural economic activity , and promoting job growth .
A multitude of non-tariff barriers to U.S. agriculture and seafood products are addressed , including for meat , poultry , seafood , rice , dairy , infant formula , horticultural products , animal feed and feed additives , pet food , and products of agriculture biotechnology .
• Intellectual Property : The Intellectual Property ( IP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the areas of trade secrets , pharmaceutical-related intellectual property , geographical indications , trademarks , and enforcement against pirated and counterfeit goods .
• Technology Transfer : The Technology Transfer chapter sets out binding and enforceable obligations to address several of the unfair technology transfer practices of China that were identified in USTR ’ s Section 301 investigation .
For the first time in any trade agreement , China has agreed to end its long-standing practice of forcing or pressuring foreign companies to transfer their technology to Chinese companies as a condition for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or receiving advantages from the government .
China also commits to provide transparency , fairness , and due process in administrative proceedings and to have technology transfer and licensing take place on market terms .
Separately , China further commits to refrain from directing or supporting outbound investments aimed at acquiring foreign technology pursuant to industrial plans that create distortion .
• Financial Services : The Financial Services chapter addresses a number of longstanding trade and investment barriers to U.S. providers of a wide range of financial services , including banking , insurance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , among others .
These barriers include foreign equity limitations and discriminatory regulatory requirements .
Removal of these barriers should allow U.S. financial service providers to compete on a more level playing field and expand their services export offerings in the Chinese market .
• Currency : The chapter on Macroeconomic Policies and Exchange Rate Matters includes policy and transparency commitments related to currency issues .
The chapter addresses unfair currency practices by requiring high-standard commitments to refrain from competitive devaluations and targeting of exchange rates , while promoting transparency and providing mechanisms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will help reinforce macroeconomic and exchange rate stability and help ensure that China can not use currency practices to unfairly compete against U.S. exporters .
• Expanding Trade : The Expanding Trade chapter includes commitments from China to import various U.S. goods and services over the next two years in a total amount that exceeds China ’ s annual level of imports for those goods and services in 2017 by no less than $ 200 billion .
China ’ s commitments cover a variety of U.S. manufactured goods , food , agricultural and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services .
China ’ s increased imports of U.S. goods and services are expected to continue on this same trajectory for several years after 2021 and should contribute significantly to the rebalancing of the U.S.-China trade relationship .
• Dispute Resolution : The Dispute Resolution chapter sets forth an arrangement to ensure the effective implementation of the agreement and to allow the parties to resolve disputes in a fair and expeditious manner .
This arrangement creates regular bilateral consultations at both the principal level and the working level .
It also establishes strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreement and allows each party to take proportionate responsive actions that it deems appropriate .
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(Washington, D.C., January 15, 2020) – U.S. Secretary Perdue issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed the historic Phase One Trade Agreement between the United States and China:
“This agreement is proof President Trump’s negotiating strategy is working. While it took China a long time to realize President Trump was serious, this China Phase I Deal is a huge success for the entire economy. This agreement finally levels the playing field for U.S. agriculture and will be a bonanza for America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers,” said Secretary Perdue. “China has not played by the rules for too long, and I thank President Trump for standing up to their unfair trading practices and for putting America first. We look forward to exporting to Chinese customers hungry for American products.”
*NOTE: You may listen to the audio of Secretary Perdue’s statement.
The United States and China have reached an historic and enforceable agreement on a Phase One trade deal that requires structural reforms and other changes to China’s economic and trade regime in the areas of intellectual property, technology transfer, agriculture, financial services, and currency and foreign exchange. The Phase One agreement also includes a commitment by China that it will make substantial additional purchases of U.S. goods and services in the coming years. Importantly, the agreement establishes a strong dispute resolution system that ensures prompt and effective implementation and enforcement. The United States has agreed to modify its Section 301 tariff actions in a significant way.
Information on specific chapters of the Phase One agreement is provided below:
Agriculture: The Agriculture Chapter addresses structural barriers to trade and will support a dramatic expansion of U.S. food, agriculture and seafood product exports, increasing American farm and fishery income, generating more rural economic activity, and promoting job growth. A multitude of non-tariff barriers to U.S. agriculture and seafood products are addressed, including for meat, poultry, seafood, rice, dairy, infant formula, horticultural products, animal feed and feed additives, pet food, and products of agriculture biotechnology.
Intellectual Property: The Intellectual Property (IP) chapter addresses numerous longstanding concerns in the areas of trade secrets, pharmaceutical-related intellectual property, geographical indications, trademarks, and enforcement against pirated and counterfeit goods.
Technology Transfer: The Technology Transfer chapter sets out binding and enforceable obligations to address several of the unfair technology transfer practices of China that were identified in USTR’s Section 301 investigation. For the first time in any trade agreement, China has agreed to end its long-standing practice of forcing or pressuring foreign companies to transfer their technology to Chinese companies as a condition for obtaining market access, administrative approvals, or receiving advantages from the government. China also commits to provide transparency, fairness, and due process in administrative proceedings and to have technology transfer and licensing take place on market terms. Separately, China further commits to refrain from directing or supporting outbound investments aimed at acquiring foreign technology pursuant to industrial plans that create distortion.
Financial Services: The Financial Services chapter addresses a number of longstanding trade and investment barriers to U.S. providers of a wide range of financial services, including banking, insurance, securities, and credit rating services, among others. These barriers include foreign equity limitations and discriminatory regulatory requirements. Removal of these barriers should allow U.S. financial service providers to compete on a more level playing field and expand their services export offerings in the Chinese market.
Currency: The chapter on Macroeconomic Policies and Exchange Rate Matters includes policy and transparency commitments related to currency issues. The chapter addresses unfair currency practices by requiring high-standard commitments to refrain from competitive devaluations and targeting of exchange rates, while promoting transparency and providing mechanisms for accountability and enforcement. This approach will help reinforce macroeconomic and exchange rate stability and help ensure that China cannot use currency practices to unfairly compete against U.S. exporters.
Expanding Trade: The Expanding Trade chapter includes commitments from China to import various U.S. goods and services over the next two years in a total amount that exceeds China’s annual level of imports for those goods and services in 2017 by no less than $200 billion. China’s commitments cover a variety of U.S. manufactured goods, food, agricultural and seafood products, energy products, and services. China’s increased imports of U.S. goods and services are expected to continue on this same trajectory for several years after 2021 and should contribute significantly to the rebalancing of the U.S.-China trade relationship.
Dispute Resolution: The Dispute Resolution chapter sets forth an arrangement to ensure the effective implementation of the agreement and to allow the parties to resolve disputes in a fair and expeditious manner. This arrangement creates regular bilateral consultations at both the principal level and the working level. It also establishes strong procedures for addressing disputes related to the agreement and allows each party to take proportionate responsive actions that it deems appropriate.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--Shocking 57.9% of attendees at President’s rally in Milwaukee were NOT Republicans

The worst case scenario for Democrats ’ hopes in the presidential election seems to have already manifested .
For them to have a chance , they ’ ll need to hold fellow Democrats in line with their nominee and pull in as many Independents as possible , especially in swing states like Wisconsin .
If the numbers posted by Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale are any indicator , Democrats have a tremendous hill to climb .
According to Parscale , last night ’ s rally , which ran concurrently with the Democratic debate , had a whopping 20,395 voters in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enjoying huge crowds of supporters , so that alone isn ’ t a huge deal .
What ’ s most surprising , or as Parscale calls it , “ Yuge , ” if that 57.9 % of voters in attendance were NOT Republicans .
It ’ s one of those statistics that would be hard to believe if it weren ’ t so overwhelming .
Even if there are inaccuracies in the high-5 % range , it still means over half of those coming out to support the President were people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Keep in mind , President Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 but lost Milwaukee county by 37-points .
It ’ s not a Republican-friendly city .
But as manufacturing jobs continue to return and prosperity continues to rise , it may become more of Trump-friendly city by election time .
Last night ’ s numbers are a great sign this could be the case .
To win reelection , President Trump is going to have to hold Wisconsin .
To do that , he ’ ll need to drive home his message of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the center or even the moderate left .
Last night ’ s rally shows it ’ s already happening .
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The worst case scenario for Democrats’ hopes in the presidential election seems to have already manifested. For them to have a chance, they’ll need to hold fellow Democrats in line with their nominee and pull in as many Independents as possible, especially in swing states like Wisconsin. If the numbers posted by Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale are any indicator, Democrats have a tremendous hill to climb.
According to Parscale, last night’s rally, which ran concurrently with the Democratic debate, had a whopping 20,395 voters in attendance. But the President is used to enjoying huge crowds of supporters, so that alone isn’t a huge deal. What’s most surprising, or as Parscale calls it, “Yuge,” if that 57.9% of voters in attendance were NOT Republicans.
Excellent data from Milwaukee: ✅ 20,395 Voters Identified ✅ 15,738 Voters From Wisconsin ✅ 57.9% Were NOT Republicans (Yuge!) ✅ 4,313 Registrants Didn't Vote in 2016 Winning with Non-Republicans! pic.twitter.com/UifLCaYzmu — Brad Parscale – Text TRUMP to 88022 (@parscale) January 15, 2020
It’s one of those statistics that would be hard to believe if it weren’t so overwhelming. Even if there are inaccuracies in the high-5% range, it still means over half of those coming out to support the President were people who do not identify with his political party.
Keep in mind, President Trump won Wisconsin in 2016 but lost Milwaukee county by 37-points. It’s not a Republican-friendly city. But as manufacturing jobs continue to return and prosperity continues to rise, it may become more of Trump-friendly city by election time. Last night’s numbers are a great sign this could be the case.
To win reelection, President Trump is going to have to hold Wisconsin. To do that, he’ll need to drive home his message of prosperity for all and attract voters from the center or even the moderate left. Last night’s rally shows it’s already happening.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--President Trump responds to impeachment proceedings with epic fundraising email

Either President Trump has a really good campaign writer who knows his nuances very well , or he helped write this fundraising email himself .
It ’ s as Trumpish as it gets , which is exactly what the President needs if he ’ s going to maximize the benefits of this impeachment debacle .
Today , Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi unveiled her seven impeachment managers .
It was a press conference that was about as interesting as elevator music , but so be it .
This was their show before .
Now that it moves to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much they can do .
Here ’ s the President ’ s fundraising email in all of its MAGA glory… Nancy and her Liberal Puppets IMPEACHED ME a month ago and have since been holding the Articles of Impeachment HOSTAGE .
Democrats in the House will vote on sending the Impeachment Articles to the Senate today , where this HOAX will finally go to trial and show the world who she really is : a LYING and MANIPULATIVE HYPOCRITE who never had any evidence of wrongdoing against me .
I DID NOTHING WRONG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempts to remove me from office are not only an attack on me , but they ’ re an attack on YOU .
They ’ re trying to UNDO the 2016 Election like it never happened by SILENCING MILLIONS of votes .
We can ’ t let them get away with this , JD .
That ’ s why I ’ ve activated an EMERGENCY 2020 IMPEACHMENT DEFENSE FUND , and I ’ m calling on my most fierce and loyal defenders to step up to the front lines of this nasty battle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 42 RIGHT NOW to the EMERGENCY 2020 Impeachment Defense Fund to defend your President from this Impeachment Scam .
> > Remember when Nancy said she ’ d never vote on impeachment unless it was a bipartisan vote ?
Well , the House Democrats were unable to get even a single vote from the Republicans on their Impeachment Hoax and did it anyway .
MORE LIES from the Left .
Our Party has never been so united and it ’ s all thanks to the Democrats .
This Impeachment Scam has only made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Left only has themselves to blame .
I ’ ve asked my team to send me a list of every Patriot who stepped up during this critical time and contributed to our EMERGENCY 2020 Impeachment Defense Fund .
Will I see your name ?
Please contribute to our Emergency 2020 Impeachment Defense Fund by 11:59 PM TONIGHT to get on the list my team sends me .
If the Trump campaign handles impeachment well from a fundraising perspective ( and let ’ s face it , they will ) , this could turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lead dramatically .
Expect airwaves to be dominated by KAG goodness from July through November .
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Either President Trump has a really good campaign writer who knows his nuances very well, or he helped write this fundraising email himself. It’s as Trumpish as it gets, which is exactly what the President needs if he’s going to maximize the benefits of this impeachment debacle.
Today, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi unveiled her seven impeachment managers. It was a press conference that was about as interesting as elevator music, but so be it. This was their show before. Now that it moves to the Senate, there’s just not much they can do.
Here’s the President’s fundraising email in all of its MAGA glory…
JD, Well it’s about time. Nancy and her Liberal Puppets IMPEACHED ME a month ago and have since been holding the Articles of Impeachment HOSTAGE. Democrats in the House will vote on sending the Impeachment Articles to the Senate today, where this HOAX will finally go to trial and show the world who she really is: a LYING and MANIPULATIVE HYPOCRITE who never had any evidence of wrongdoing against me. I DID NOTHING WRONG. READ THE TRANSCRIPT. Their pathetic attempts to remove me from office are not only an attack on me, but they’re an attack on YOU. They’re trying to UNDO the 2016 Election like it never happened by SILENCING MILLIONS of votes. We can’t let them get away with this, JD. That’s why I’ve activated an EMERGENCY 2020 IMPEACHMENT DEFENSE FUND, and I’m calling on my most fierce and loyal defenders to step up to the front lines of this nasty battle and FIGHT BACK. Please contribute $42 RIGHT NOW to the EMERGENCY 2020 Impeachment Defense Fund to defend your President from this Impeachment Scam. >> Remember when Nancy said she’d never vote on impeachment unless it was a bipartisan vote? Well, the House Democrats were unable to get even a single vote from the Republicans on their Impeachment Hoax and did it anyway. MORE LIES from the Left. Our Party has never been so united and it’s all thanks to the Democrats. This Impeachment Scam has only made us stronger heading into November and the Left only has themselves to blame. I’ve asked my team to send me a list of every Patriot who stepped up during this critical time and contributed to our EMERGENCY 2020 Impeachment Defense Fund. Will I see your name? Please contribute to our Emergency 2020 Impeachment Defense Fund by 11:59 PM TONIGHT to get on the list my team sends me. Thank you, Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
If the Trump campaign handles impeachment well from a fundraising perspective (and let’s face it, they will), this could turn into a windfall that stretches his money lead dramatically. Expect airwaves to be dominated by KAG goodness from July through November.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--Pelosi names impeachment trial managers as America yawns

It ’ s happening .
It ’ s finally happening .
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has named the managers for the impeachment trial to be held in the Senate as soon as she gets the Articles of Impeachment over to them .
It ’ s an anti-climactic event after nearly a month of waiting around .
But Pelosi had a strategy and she stuck to it regardless of whether most in the media and even members of her own caucus questioned the efficacy of the delay .
At the top of the list are the two Democrats who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the House investigation was officially announced .
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler will continue to do nothing for their constituents for at least another few weeks as they get to play prosecutors against President Trump .
The other members of the team are House Administration Committee Chair Zoe Lofgren , House Democratic Caucus Committee Chair Hakeem Jeffries , Representative Val Demings , Representative Jason Crow , and Representative Sylvia Garcia .
They are meaningless .
They ’ re getting some national airtime to raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for better assignments in the future .
This is all politics , folks .
Those who aren ’ t familiar with how DC really works ( including most in DC ) might examine the makeup and see what qualifies any of these people to be managers , They might look at them and wonder why there ’ s only seven ; Republicans assigned 13 managers for President Clinton ’ s Senate trial .
They might even contemplate if any of them will be able to sway some Republicans to vote against the President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , the impeachment show needed stars , and these are the people who were cast for the roles .
Watching Pelosi ’ s press conference was as compelling as watching a toilet flush .
As for the seven managers named to prosecute the case , there ’ s nothing to see .
No surprises .
Not curveballs .
No grand strategy .
It ’ s politics as usual .
Another day in DC .
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It’s happening. It’s finally happening. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has named the managers for the impeachment trial to be held in the Senate as soon as she gets the Articles of Impeachment over to them. It’s an anti-climactic event after nearly a month of waiting around. But Pelosi had a strategy and she stuck to it regardless of whether most in the media and even members of her own caucus questioned the efficacy of the delay.
The managers:
Today, I have the privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of the President. #DefendOurDemocracy pic.twitter.com/Y2613Ni3pC — Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) January 15, 2020
At the top of the list are the two Democrats who have been at the heart of impeachment before the House investigation was officially announced. House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler will continue to do nothing for their constituents for at least another few weeks as they get to play prosecutors against President Trump.
The other members of the team are House Administration Committee Chair Zoe Lofgren, House Democratic Caucus Committee Chair Hakeem Jeffries, Representative Val Demings, Representative Jason Crow, and Representative Sylvia Garcia. They are meaningless. They’re getting some national airtime to raise their credentials and test out the waters for better assignments in the future.
This is all politics, folks. Those who aren’t familiar with how DC really works (including most in DC) might examine the makeup and see what qualifies any of these people to be managers, They might look at them and wonder why there’s only seven; Republicans assigned 13 managers for President Clinton’s Senate trial. They might even contemplate if any of them will be able to sway some Republicans to vote against the President. But at the end of the day, the impeachment show needed stars, and these are the people who were cast for the roles.
Watching Pelosi’s press conference was as compelling as watching a toilet flush. As for the seven managers named to prosecute the case, there’s nothing to see. No surprises. Not curveballs. No grand strategy. It’s politics as usual. Another day in DC.
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noqreport--2020-01-15--What would you do in the President’s shoes against a soon-to-be nuclear Iran?

Do you remember as far back as 2015 , way back during the Obama administration when we learned that Iran was within 5 years of acquiring an atomic bomb ?
Back then , 5 years seemed so very far away .
We could just kick the can down the road until Iran was just one year away from being able to wipe Israel off the map with a single detonation or take out an American city .
Then on July 14 , 2015 , there was news from Vienna that a nuclear deal had been struck with Iran , giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iranian nukes , period .
The world collectively exhaled .
Fast-forward 5 years .
Israel Military Intelligence has just revealed its assessment that Iran will have sufficient enriched uranium to produce one nuclear bomb by the end of 2020 .
Furthermore , it has been determined that Iran will have the missile capability to deliver such a bomb by a missile before the end of 2021 , that is if they don ’ t wait to use current low technology to deliver and detonate a weapon , such as in a shipping loading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , in the Democrats ’ latest debate , candidate Bernie Sanders warned that President Trump “ is lying and dragging the United States to war ” with the Islamic Republic , inferring that we should just leave Iran along , and trust their intentions .
The glaring question we are faced with is this : Should the United States and Israel take a wait and see approach ?
Or should we act ?
You might ask , how accurate is Israeli Military Intelligence ?
I can assure you that it is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they say Iran is less than one year away from having a nuclear bomb , they are less than one year away from having a nuclear bomb .
This is not a baseless fear of some nebulous weapons of mass destruction .
This is about a very real atomic bomb that is one year away from completion .
I ’ ve been a guest on many radio and talk shows and lately , I ’ ve been asked what kind of preparation I suggest should be taken .
I always say that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Point blank : I am calling for multiple preemptive strikes on Iran ’ s nuclear research facilities as the most effective way of stopping Iranian aggression .
It should be a joint effort between the United States and Israel , but if the United States will not act , then Israel will act alone against this radical and highly dangerous regime that is the enemy of the free world , even if some haven ’ t figured it out yet .
Of course , during an election year , if President Trump were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ capability , the Democrat primary winner , be it Bernie , Biden , Buttigieg , or Warren , would likely call the President a warmonger for thoughtlessly taking away Iran ’ s sovereign right to start a nuclear war .
We Israelis know the pain of war and terrorism far better than Bernie Sanders .
I was wounded in a terrorist shooting attack and my three-year-old son was shot in the head in that attack .
Furthermore , my other son , sixteen years old , just went for his first pre-conscription army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but one thing that should be clear , even to him , is that barring an internal overthrow of the Iranian regime , a preemptive strike may be needed—especially in light of the fact that on January 3 , 2020 , Iran proved its hostile intentions when they waged an unprovoked attack against the U.S. Embassy in Iraq which is one of the largest and most fortified embassies in the world .
Ask yourself this question : if you were President of the United States and you found out that the hostile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year away from having an atomic bomb , what would you do ?
Bio : David Rubin , former Mayor of Shiloh Israel , is the author of the book , “ Trump and the Jews ” and five other books .
Rubin is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children ’ s Fund , established after he and his then three-year-old son were wounded in a terror attack .

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Do you remember as far back as 2015, way back during the Obama administration when we learned that Iran was within 5 years of acquiring an atomic bomb?
Back then, 5 years seemed so very far away. We could just kick the can down the road until Iran was just one year away from being able to wipe Israel off the map with a single detonation or take out an American city.
Then on July 14, 2015, there was news from Vienna that a nuclear deal had been struck with Iran, giving ‘assurance’ there would be no Iranian nukes, period. The world collectively exhaled.
Fast-forward 5 years. Israel Military Intelligence has just revealed its assessment that Iran will have sufficient enriched uranium to produce one nuclear bomb by the end of 2020. Furthermore, it has been determined that Iran will have the missile capability to deliver such a bomb by a missile before the end of 2021, that is if they don’t wait to use current low technology to deliver and detonate a weapon, such as in a shipping loading dock or via a delivery truck.
Meanwhile, in the Democrats’ latest debate, candidate Bernie Sanders warned that President Trump “is lying and dragging the United States to war” with the Islamic Republic, inferring that we should just leave Iran along, and trust their intentions.
The glaring question we are faced with is this: Should the United States and Israel take a wait and see approach? Or should we act?
You might ask, how accurate is Israeli Military Intelligence? I can assure you that it is the best in the world, and if they say Iran is less than one year away from having a nuclear bomb, they are less than one year away from having a nuclear bomb. This is not a baseless fear of some nebulous weapons of mass destruction. This is about a very real atomic bomb that is one year away from completion.
I’ve been a guest on many radio and talk shows and lately, I’ve been asked what kind of preparation I suggest should be taken. I always say that the best defense is a good offense. Point blank: I am calling for multiple preemptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear research facilities as the most effective way of stopping Iranian aggression. It should be a joint effort between the United States and Israel, but if the United States will not act, then Israel will act alone against this radical and highly dangerous regime that is the enemy of the free world, even if some haven’t figured it out yet.
Of course, during an election year, if President Trump were to dare stop Iran’s nuclear capability, the Democrat primary winner, be it Bernie, Biden, Buttigieg, or Warren, would likely call the President a warmonger for thoughtlessly taking away Iran’s sovereign right to start a nuclear war.
We Israelis know the pain of war and terrorism far better than Bernie Sanders. I was wounded in a terrorist shooting attack and my three-year-old son was shot in the head in that attack. Furthermore, my other son, sixteen years old, just went for his first pre-conscription army physical. Bernie knows nothing about war, but one thing that should be clear, even to him, is that barring an internal overthrow of the Iranian regime, a preemptive strike may be needed—especially in light of the fact that on January 3, 2020, Iran proved its hostile intentions when they waged an unprovoked attack against the U.S. Embassy in Iraq which is one of the largest and most fortified embassies in the world.
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Ask yourself this question: if you were President of the United States and you found out that the hostile regime in Iran was less than a year away from having an atomic bomb, what would you do?
Bio: David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh Israel, is the author of the book, “Trump and the Jews” and five other books. Rubin is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, established after he and his then three-year-old son were wounded in a terror attack.