Cabbage News Network Week #90

Saturday 10/6

• Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court (source) - it is now absolutely clear that the GOP does not give a shit about women and cares more about party loyalty than being decent human beings. They also control all 3 branches of government at least through January, and maybe indefinitely if people don't actually show up to vote in the midterms.

Monday 10/8

• 136 children that were taken from their parents still not returned (source).
  
• 2-year old a defendant in immigration court (source) - this is not ok.
  
• DJT to loosen ethanol rules (source).

Tuesday 10/9

• Nikki Haley resigns as U.N. Ambassador for no apparent reason (source).
  
• EU is helping Iran work around U.S. sanctions (source).
  
• U.S. trade policy has slowed global economic growth (source).
  

Wednesday 10/10

• GOP ignores UN climate change report (source).
  
• DJT writes an op-ed on Medicare-for-all that is full of lies (source).
  
• Kavanaugh argues in favor of detaining immigrants without bail for minor crimes (source).
  
• Senate requiring investigation into Saudi murder of journalist in Turkey (source, more details).
  

Thursday 10/11

• EPA disbands scientific review panel on air pollution (source).
  

Friday 10/12

• E-mails from Commerce Secretary Ross reveal citizenship Census question a deliberate attempt to cause undercounts in cities (source).
  
• BP lawyer put in charge of environmental law enforcement at EPA (source).
  
• OIG releases report questioning the accuracy of administrations data on immigrant children separated from parents (source).
  
• Senate confirms another batch of judicial nominees (source).
  
• Turkey releases U.S. pastor (source).
  

Maps of the week

Two from me this week:

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• Legislation signed into law
  
  • Bill ending pharmacy gag rule on drug prices https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/s2554
    
  • 8 minor bills
    
  
  
• Legislation awaiting DJT's signature
  
  • Opioid bill https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hr6
    
  • Water infrastructure bill https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/s3021
    
  • 6 new minor bills
    
  • 10 pending minor bills
  
  
• Legislation passed in the House, awaiting Senate
  
  • No action this week
    
  • 749 total pending bills
  
  
• Legislation passed in the Senate, awaiting House
  
  • 7 minor bills
    
  • 137 total pending bills