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politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Nebraska Town Hall: Flood Faces Backlash Over Iran War and DOJ Fund

At a Norfolk, Nebraska town hall, Rep. Mike Flood faced jeers as constituents pressed him on the Iran war, rising prices, and the Department of Justice’s nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund; Flood defended Trump’s policies and called for congressional oversight, while signaling openness to continued in-person forums, planning to meet Denmark’s ambassador on Greenland, and noting broad support (70–80%) among Nebraskans for stricter voting laws via the SAVE Act as he runs for reelection in Nebraska’s 1st District.

via News of the United States - NOTUS|

#congress #iran-war #nebraska

space-exploration9 months ago•0 min saved

NASA Appoints Indian-American Veteran as Exploration-Focused Associate Administrator

NASA employees were briefed in a townhall where Amit was praised for his leadership and focus on the moon mission, emphasizing the importance of every task contributing to the goal despite workforce challenges. The meeting was seen as inspiring and productive.

via NASA Watch|

#amit #moon-mission #nasa

politics9 months ago•6 min saved

California GOP Congressman Faces Boos and Jeers Over Trump at Town Hall

During his first in-person town hall in years, Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa faced a hostile crowd in Chico, California, who booed and heckled him over his support for a Trump-era budget bill that cuts federal spending on healthcare programs like Medicaid and Medi-Cal, with attendees accusing him of supporting legislation that would harm vulnerable populations. LaMalfa defended his vote, claiming the bill targets waste rather than people, while the crowd expressed strong opposition and concern over healthcare and immigration issues.

via CalMatters|

#doug-lamalfa #hostilecrowd #medi-cal