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politics6 months ago

GOP Proposals for Federal Land Sales Face Political and Legal Challenges

Several House Republicans have declared a red line on a megabill concerning land sales, amid ongoing debates over a 10-year moratorium on enforcing state AI laws linked to a large broadband funding package. The Senate parliamentarian has requested revisions to clarify the scope of the moratorium, which has caused division among Republicans and concerns from state officials and industry groups. The bill's language and its implications for AI regulation and broadband funding are under intense scrutiny and debate.

politics2 years ago

"Biden Mocks GOP Senator for Celebrating Broadband Funding He Opposed"

President Joe Biden mocked Senator Tommy Tuberville for celebrating the broadband funding that his state of Alabama received from the bipartisan infrastructure bill, despite Tuberville having voted against the bill. Biden tweeted a sarcastic response to Tuberville's tweet, and later mocked him during speeches in Chicago. Tuberville's spokesperson defended the senator's actions, stating that he opposed the bill due to concerns about wasteful spending but believes that Alabama deserves its fair share of the funding now that it has become law.