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Since the late July negotiating round that failed to reach a final deal for the corporate-leaning Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, a lot has been written about the merits of a purported ISDS carve-out and whether it played a role in the failed effort to complete a deal by July 31. (Don’t know much about the TPP? Learn more.)

Poet and her Soul Speaking Paintings ~ prints, originals and moreA good positive feelingWhen the soul is believingThen the act of achievingWhen then inner soul is dreamingOriginal Artwork and Poetry of Artist Jen ShearerThis is a original painting printed on product. Sunflower Dreams art print by Jen Shearer. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.

Earlier this week, Senate Republicans, under the leadership of Mitch McConnell, came to an agreement with Democrats on a $1.7 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The bill gives another $44.9 billion to Ukraine — where it disappears into the ether. According to Roll Call, “The package includes $858 billion in defense spending,…

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has condemned the NDAA for containing $52 billion in "corporate welfare" for Big Tech.