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Hi @bee The below are results for an ACA impact search relative to HR-1. I will presume that the information is accurate. Hopefully, there is some information of value for you.
NOTE: implementation dates are not part of this information.
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Hi @AndyJ Thank you. I entered the link (Wiki) again for the original post that explained what you wrote. The original link had a 'Whoops' upon clicking.
Hi @a2z , @Old_Joe , @Mark , @Anna , @AndyJ
I'll note here that while HR-1 is fully distasteful for reasons already discussed and that there are numerous other nefarious areas for discussion; the noted areas below for ICE and DHS are the real fright…
A side note before the main item below. Another tweak in the House Bill eliminated the annual $250 allowed by teachers to deduct from their taxes, when buying school supplies for their classroom. The Senate version increased the deduction to $500.
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Thank you, OJ. My understanding is that this is a cost saving consideration to reduce the electrical bill and eliminate maintenance contracts.
I won't express my true feelings at this time, in this public forum.
Thank you @Observant1 We receive her newsletter here, too.
ADD: As of 9AM, July 1; 45 amendments have been brought to a floor vote. While I don't have a count at this time, the vast majority have been DEM. This been voted 'DOWN', but have placed …
My notes: Mr. Carnegie likely had some skeletons in his closet from his days of building an industrial empire, but understood the power of knowledge for all. Sixty-one of his libraries were built in Michigan between 1901-1918. Twenty remain as activ…
Thank you @larryB for the update. Too many items to keep track of, eh? I'm adding the below for more reference, for whomever may have interest.
Reports suggest that the passage of H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," may impact funding for t…
Hi @larryB The busy beavers of 'no rule of law, except us' have been busy for several years. Project 2025 There are various sites with the link to other views (ACLU, etc.).
A long overview below, much that reads, sounds and are taking place NOW, e…
About the 'totaled' status of vehicles noted earlier.
--- In Michigan, a rebuilt salvage title signifies a vehicle that was previously declared a total loss (salvage title) due to significant damage like a crash, fire, or flood, but has since been…
Hi @yogibearbull My experience with 403b vendors is that they cause a lot of extra work for transactions. Pretty much everything is done through filling forms to be mailed to the company. Me thinks they don't want to lose customer monies to another…
Way back in the early days of PayPal, two transactions were set to send 3 or 2 cents between accounts to establish a linking with a bank account.
Fidelity message board about this subject starting 7 months back.
There is also a notation about Fin…
Hi @rforno Thank you for the 'Recall' info. I find claims of being able to 'disable' but not remove the program (Windows Home), and that it is NOT ENABLED by default. I'll look through the system.
With the exceptions of all one can do may do toda…
He was an exceptional individual who added his explorations of the human spirit and thought for the betterment of society in general. He caused many to think about and question topics they had not previously considered or had knowledge of.
And yes…
Hi @Observant1 and @DrVenture Newegg, oh ya. One wonders how many companies were listed, back in the day, where one could shop to put together your own pc. We should have given more attention to Nvidia as an investment, versus GPU quality. :)
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Thanks @DrVenture for tagging @rforno . He is one here for this type of knowledge.
I re-read my initial post. I should have taken a nap before writing, as it lacks clarity.
I don't want to download and run the program. I want to only ask questi…
Hi @gman57 If more workers don't show for work in the agri business, one won't only have higher prices; but perhaps 'nothing' for some items in the produce section.
A 'First Nation' Native American family stopped by Border Patrol. It's not clear, but I doubt they are driving on their reservation, but perhaps near the area.
Video HERE. 1 minute, 24 seconds Select full screen and turn up the volume...captioning…
@hank I wasn't trying to value the Plymouth today, but the cost of any similar car today; as with the cost of the Camry. The calculator is close and you have a very much nicer vehicle.
Father of 3 U.S. Marines arrested by I.C.E. while doing landscaping work at an IHOP.
One son reported today, June 24; that his father's eyes still burned from MACE, same bloody clothing and a painful shoulder, and still in custody.
I will note h…
Hi @hank Change the year to 1970, enter the $2,800 cost then and select Calculate. the calculator is based upon CPI, not PCE.
We can't do magic with this, especially with vehicles and the changes over the years for adds to vehicles (i.e., anti…
Hi @Old_Joe thank you for for the notify. The LA site lets me pass through to read for whatever reason. I've a added a clean Yahoo link in the original post. Tis the same info, including pics.
And the Beat Goes On.....
Let me think about this, eh? Unmarked cars, heads usually covered and face mask. And body armor with all types of weapons of war. Oh, wait; it's not a snitch raid in some foreign city that we find on the back pages of a ne…
1pm, EST CNN tv reports missile attacks at Doha, Qatar (U.S. airbase) and a U.S. installation in Iraq. No surface impacts indicated at Doha. Not much on internet news feeds at this time.
Israel AF continues to bomb numerous targets in Iran.
Symbo…
I'll place the link at this thread, as this is a likely to be more frequently checked thread for at least Sunday.
As of 6pm EST, one may view some markets pricing. The link is set for the commodity tab. One may also find some activity at the 'Index…
--- Iran's Press TV reported that the Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of global oil and gas flows.
--- U.S, urges China dissuade Iran closing strait of Hormuz
GEEZ, just when one would…
I/we will be watching the futures tonight, of course. But, a bit of particular interest at IGOV (Int'l treasuries) vs various U.S. Treasury issues as IEF (10 year).
This last week found, since the April Tariff Town stuff; that the strong run of IGOV…
