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politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Senator Cantwell urges Trump to invest in advanced weather forecasting systems

Senator Maria Cantwell urges President Trump to reconsider proposed budget cuts to NOAA, advocating for bipartisan investments in weather forecasting infrastructure, including modernizing alert systems and upgrading satellites, especially after recent devastating floods in Texas. The letter emphasizes improving weather prediction capabilities without directly addressing climate change, amidst ongoing staff reductions and budget cuts.

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#bipartisan-investment #noaa-budget-cuts #politics

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

Sony Accused of Monopolizing High-End Japanese Gaming Market by U.S. Senator.

US Senator Maria Cantwell has accused Sony of having a "monopoly" on the high-end Japanese game market, claiming that the Japanese government has allowed Sony to engage in anti-competitive conduct through exclusive deals and payments to game publishers. However, her statement is misleading as it only refers to Sony's adoption rate over Microsoft in Japan. Cantwell's comments have raised questions about her ties to Microsoft, which is headquartered in her district and has contributed over half a million dollars to her campaign over the past two decades.

via Push Square|

#gaming #japanese-game-market #microsoft

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

US Senator Criticizes Sony's Monopoly on Japanese High-End Games Market

US Senator Maria Cantwell has accused Sony of having a "monopoly" on the high-end Japanese game market, claiming that Japan's government has allowed Sony to engage in anti-competitive conduct through exclusive deals and payments to game publishers. However, her statement is misleading as it only refers to Sony's adoption rate over Microsoft in Japan and ignores PC, Nintendo, and mobile games. Cantwell's comments have raised questions about her ties to Microsoft, which is headquartered in her district and has contributed over half a million dollars to her campaign over the past two decades.

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#gaming #japanese-game-market #microsoft