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Reps. Casar, Waters Lead Democratic Resolution Opposing A.I. Bubble Bailout for Big Tech, Commit to Protecting American People Instead

They were joined by Representatives Danny Davis (IL-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Valerie P. Foushee (NC-04), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), André Carson (IN-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brad Sherman (CA-32), and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12). “Big…

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FBI hands Trump towers contractor no-bid surveillance deal

Federal documents reveal the FBI is installing surveillance antennas atop Trump Plaza in New Rochelle and Trump World Tower in New York City under a noncompetitive contract with rooftop manager NAMSI LLC. The agency called the properties “optimal antenna locations.” It…

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