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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
White House unveils video campaign: Workers endorse Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
The White House on Friday released a video featuring workers giving testimonials about the benefits of President Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill.' The campaign is part of Trump's broader effort to pressure Republicans as Senate votes ahead this weekend, The Hill reported. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The two-minute video includes eight people discussing the impact they believe the bill will have on their lives. Among those featured are a rancher, firefighter, DoorDash driver, pilot and border patrol agent, all praising the legislation. The Abraham family, whose daughter Katie was killed in January in a hit-and-run crash, also appears in the video. The man accused of killing her and another student is a migrant from Guatemala who was arrested on a bus in Texas as he attempted to return to Mexico. 'It's great to see that he is strengthening the border, he is putting some rational processes in, versus what's been going on the last four or five years, which is the Wild West,' Katie's father, Joe Abraham, said. 'Katie would be with us here today if we had this type of strength at the border.' Others in the video praise the bill's tax proposals and other measures. 'The reason I support the 'one big, beautiful bill' is because of the tax provisions,' said Kevin Kester, a California rancher. 'The 'one big, beautiful bill' provides funding to ensure a modernized, safe, and efficient air traffic control system here in the United States,' said Captain Miles Morgan, managing director of flight training for United Airlines. Trump has said he wants to sign the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' on July 4, which marks the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He has called on Republicans to pass the legislation by that date and warned that he would cancel their break next week if the bill isn't ready for him to sign by that deadline. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'The Great Republicans in the US Senate are working all weekend to finish our 'ONE, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL. The House of Representatives must be ready to send it to my desk before July 4th — We can get it done,' he wrote on Truth Social. What is the 'Big, Beautiful Bill'? The 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act' is a proposed legislative package in the US House of Representatives aiming to reshape key areas of American policy. It's a comprehensive measure addressing taxes, federal spending, and border security. According to the White House, the bill will grow the economy by creating jobs, supporting manufacturing and encouraging investment. Officials say it will strengthen American businesses, provide families with lasting tax relief, and ensure that farms and small businesses can stay in family hands for generations. Supporters describe it as fulfilling a major promise to lower taxes for workers and businesses, protect family farms, and deliver strong, long-term economic growth.
Boston Globe
13 hours ago
- General
- Boston Globe
Massachusetts Historical Society names new president
Founded in 1791, the Advertisement Among the MHS's most storied holdings are the Adams Family Papers, which includes the papers of Presidents John and John Quincy Adams, and an extensive archive of Thomas Jefferson's papers. One of those papers is Jefferson's hand-written copy of the Declaration of Independence. Although primarily a research and archival institution, the MHS offers programs for the general public, including lectures and exhibitions. Currently on exhibit is Catherine Allgor was MHS president from 2017 to 2024. The interim president, Brenda Lawson, will return to her position as senior vice president in September, when Krassner arrives at the society's Back Bay headquarters, at 1154 Boylston St. Advertisement Mark Feeney can be reached at
Business Wire
20 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
American Home Shield Celebrates American Independence with 50% Off Home Warranties
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Home Shield, a Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR) company and the nation's leading provider of home warranties, is celebrating the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by offering 50% off its ShieldGold™ and ShieldSilver™ home warranty plans for new members through July 8. 'This is a great offer that can help homeowners declare their independence from worry,' said Kathy Collins, Frontdoor, Inc.'s Chief Revenue Officer. 'An American Home Shield plan can provide peace of mind that your home's appliances and systems are covered when inevitable breakdowns occur.' An AHS home warranty is a one-year, renewable home warranty plan that covers selected major home systems and appliances, like heating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigerator, water heater, and washer and dryer. Plans can cover the repair and replacement costs when parts of covered systems and appliances break down due to normal wear and tear. The ShieldSilver plan covers parts of 14 major systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) to help keep your home running. The ShieldGold plan protects parts of 23 major home systems, plus appliances in your home. 'As an added benefit for members of the ShieldGold plan, they can video chat through the AHS app with a highly experienced, live repair Expert to help with the issue at no extra cost. The Expert can help assess or potentially even fix the problem right over-the-phone,' Collins said. For more information, please visit or for coverage details, including fees, limits, and limitations and exclusions, visit New Jersey Residents: The product being offered is a service contract and is separate and distinct from any product or service warranty which may be provided by the home builder or manufacturer. About Frontdoor, Inc. Frontdoor is the industry leader in home warranties and new home structural warranties, and a leading provider of on-demand home repair and maintenance services. As the parent company of two leading brands – American Home Shield and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty – totaling more than two million members – we bring over 50 years of experience in the home warranty category, a cultivated national network of independent service contractors, and a reputation for delivering quality service and product innovation. American Home Shield, the leader in home warranties, gives homeowners peace of mind, budget protection and convenience, covering up to 23 home systems and appliances from costly and unexpected breakdowns. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty is the leader in new home structural warranties, providing home builders with coverage for structural failures. These two brands, together with Frontdoor's cutting-edge on-demand services, provide an unbeatable combination that meets the full suite of homeowner repair and maintenance needs. For more information about Frontdoor, Inc., please visit FTDR-Company
Boston Globe
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Five things to do around Boston, June 30-July 13
July 1 No Strings Attached Become a puppet master at the Boston Public Library's Puppet-Making Workshop. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at BPL's Egleston Square branch, professional puppeteer and performer Nicola McEldowney will guide you in creating your own finger puppets. The workshop is recommended for children ages 4 -7 and their families. All materials will be provided. Free. Advertisement July 2-July 4 Harbor of Revolution Commemorate the American Revolution — and the state where it began — at the annual Boston Harborfest celebration. At venues across the city, listen to a kick-off speech by Mayor Michelle Wu, hear the Declaration of Independence read from the balcony of the Old State House (just how Bostonians first heard it in 1776), watch fireworks over the harbor, enjoy patriotic music from the Boston Pops Orchestra, and more. Prices vary, but most Harborfest events are free. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up July 11 Royal Refrain Discover history-making women alongside one of America's most talented vocalists at African Queens with Karen Slack. Slack, a Grammy Award-winning soprano, will perform newly commissioned music that honors seven African queens, interspersed with spoken word and displays of African artwork. At 7:30 p.m. at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, witness these queens' lives and legacies. Find tickets, starting at $38, at Advertisement July 11-July 12 Flavor Island Taste the city's finest Jamaican flavors at Boston JerkFest. This food and culture festival will take over Harvard's Athletic Complex from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Friday, sip from more than 50 spirits, cocktails, and other specialty brew samples. On Saturday, try jerk dishes (for purchase) from dozens of local vendors, enjoy steel drum music and dancing, and make your own Caribbean-inspired crafts. Ticket prices vary, starting at $44 for a Friday concert only. This edition of Your Week Ahead covers two weeks. Look for the next edition of Globe Magazine on July 13. Share your event news. Send information on Boston-area happenings at least three weeks in advance to week@ Adelaide Parker can be reached at
Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Letters to the Editor: McBroom's arguments for new IMEA contract ‘ring hollow'; what does democracy mean and how do we protect it?
I was disappointed to read Naperville City Councilman Josh McBroom's June 22 opinion column in the Naperville Sun. Naperville voters should ask the councilman why he wants to sign a $2 billion contract without getting any bids from other companies. Naperville has received one offer from one organization, and he's ready to lock Naperville ratepayers into a contract that extends 30 years into the future. The consultants he references predict Naperville electricity costs will triple over the course of the contract. The council has collected zero information from companies other than our current provider, IMEA. Naperville ratepayers deserve better. The councilman has reviewed the analysis, which shows that IMEA's current contract with Naperville was hundreds of millions of dollars more expensive than the wholesale market, due in part to billions of dollars in cost overruns. The councilman's 'cost of delay' warnings ring hollow on a contract that doesn't expire until 2035, and when the experts he references said they've never seen a contract signed this far before the current contract expires. Equally hollow are the claims that his proposal is low risk. Each consultant warned that the electricity market is changing because of new technology and legislation, but Councilman McBroom advocates signing a contract with no ability to exit until 2055. The lack of any flexibility puts ratepayers at the highest risk. As if the proposal couldn't be worse, it sends a good portion of our money to a coal plant in Kentucky for three more decades. Please consider options that improve our economy by keeping those dollars and jobs in our state. The contract he wants to sign does nothing to keep IMEA from sending even more jobs out of state. He mentions bonds will be paid off soon but it's naive to think that IMEA will not issue new bonds as soon as we sign because their largest plant will shut down about half of its capacity three years into the contract and at least 50% of IMEA's current generation will be decommissioned 10 years before the end of the contract. On June 3, the councilman and all other members voted unanimously for a 'series of workshops on the long-term energy options.' We expect the councilman to stand by his vote and rigorously evaluate different options, rather than shortcutting the process and short-changing speeches, picnics, time with our families and fireworks are events commonly associated with the Fourth of July. But this year, when challenges to our government's checks and balances established by our founders are being reported almost daily, we invited our members to reflect on the meaning of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States government. Here are a few of the heartfelt responses to two questions. What does democracy mean to you? How can we protect our democracy? As you celebrate with your family and friends this Fourth of July, we hope you will take a moment to celebrate the importance of our democracy and the value of our Constitution and reflect on what you can do to defend our democracy.
