However, these federal budget obligations cannot be liquidated, or paid, without adequate appropriations. Again, Congress has always provided such funding. Failure to do so would mean that cleanup and rebuilding costs would not be paid for nationwide, and it is highly doubtful that Congress would provide such funding.
One historical event worth mentioning in this context is the Minneapolis Bridge disaster. Because the collapse was caused by inadequate maintenance and not a natural or man-made disaster, its reconstruction would not have been eligible for funding under the Disaster Relief Program. But Minnesota has the right senior representatives in Congress, one in the House and one in the Senate, one Republican and one Democrat, to approve a bill that provides 100% funding.
The Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore are both extremely important to many areas on the East Coast. You can easily conclude that 100% funding is appropriate.
The author was a senior researcher at the State Federal Funds Information Office.
About the April 9th Home & Garden article “How to Let Your Cat Outside (Responsibly)”:
Responsible guardians like Colleen Grablik protect cats and wildlife by keeping their fellow felines outdoors on leashes and harnesses, or only in securely enclosed “catios.” Bravo that the number of is increasing.
Ironically, many animal shelters and “rescue” organizations house animals in their care. should By abandoning cats on the street, you are protecting them from serious danger and setting an irresponsible precedent. A cat abandoned in this way is not exposed to extreme weather, disease, traffic, predators, cruel people, and many other dangers. They suffer and die horribly, all to make the shelter’s “savings rate” look attractive.
Cats deserve better. Keep cats indoors and never support organizations that leave vulnerable animals on the streets without rescue.
The author is an animal welfare affairs manager at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Regarding the April 10 front page article, “Hunger creeps into war-torn Sudan as aid is blocked and stolen”:
It is heartening to see the Post’s extensive coverage of the suffering of Sudan’s civilians and the war that the West prefers to ignore. However, this article exposes the large-scale criminal activities of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), better known as “Hemediti.” I couldn’t stress this enough. ”
Human Rights Watch has documented widespread evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing in Darfur, by both the Sudanese military and the RSF. The United States has not only a moral responsibility but also an obligation under international law to protect civilians from war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. After the genocides in Rwanda, Congo, and Sudan, our soldiers, academics, and politicians passionately lined up to say “never again.” Now it’s happening again, and the US is responding with light sanctions and empty UN Security Council resolutions. Our failure to act shows shameful cowardice and callousness on the world stage, even though Sudan has no good options. The United States must do more to protect Sudanese civilians.
Convenience is not always good for us
According to Consumer Reports, an April 11 news article, “Lunchables catches fire after report finds elevated lead and sodium levels,” revealed harmful levels of Lunchables, a popular brand of children’s lunch foods. It was reported that it was found to contain lead.
This is alarming because a significant number of children consume lunchnables so frequently because they are an easy and affordable ready-to-eat food for busy parents.
My perspective as a public health student and an active member of the community is that the reported lead levels in Lunchables can place children at serious health hazards and risks. This can lead to negative long-term health effects, including problems with cognitive development and other neurological problems.
People don’t realize it, but reputable ready-to-eat food brands can also contain harmful substances that can negatively impact your child’s health in the long run. Convenience is important for families where parents have busy schedules, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of overall happiness. It is important to prioritize making change by advocating for greater transparency and stricter food safety regulations within the industry.
What will really make a difference are increased regulations mandating comprehensive food inspection measures to ensure food safety. At first you can focus on products that are primarily consumed by children. By putting food through a rigorous testing process, we can protect the long-term health of our children.
Diya Doshi, orange, california
Why quit with your parents?
Regarding the April 10 news article “Michigan school shooting parents sentenced in unprecedented case”:
The conviction of mothers and fathers for the crimes of their children is beyond comprehension. It violates every tenet of American jurisprudence. Obviously, these parents did not participate in the unthinkable act of murder committed by their son. There are three charges he could be charged with even if he did not participate in the crime or knew someone was about to commit the crime. They are aiding and abetting before the fact, aiding and abetting after the fact, and felonies. These parents did not plan or plan the murder, but it is incidental to the fact. They did not cover up the incident or protect the defendant, but it was an accessory after the fact. They did not drive the getaway vehicle during the crime, which is a felony murder charge.
Parents struggle every day to pay bills and care for their children, and they appreciate quality sleep. If a child has a mental illness, parents should not assume they know the diagnosis and consequences. They love their children and will protect them no matter what happens. The paradigm of parenthood is not to constantly question or examine a child’s mental state. It is based on love, dedication, dedication and the recognition that parents will protect their children if they face difficulties.
American jurisprudence requires that emotion, revenge, and prejudice be kept out of judgment. So if you’re going to incarcerate these parents for lack of concentration in a situation where they’re struggling to raise a family, you’re going to incarcerate the spouse of the person who committed the crime; Lock up and lock up your sisters and brothers. Teachers, friends, babysitters. The slippery slope of these convictions is clear and completely contrary to justice based on American jurisprudence. And the chilling impact these convictions will have on adoption, foster care, and child care in general will be felt across the country.
Jonathan Daly, Bradenton, Florida
Fareed Zakaria, in his Tuesday, April 9th opinion column, “Trump fills the vacuum in an increasingly secular America,” argues that the vacuum created by secularization is at least partly due to populism, nationalism, authoritarianism, He points out that the gap is being filled by support for Donald Trump from the political right.
What remains unsaid is that the more secular, liberal side of the political spectrum is also largely unaffected by this trend. At least since the 1960s (probably since Karl Marx and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich) (Hegel, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, etc.), secular progressives have filled Blaise Pascal’s “God-shaped hole” with theological causes. The historical list is long, but the current craze is about a false paradise of fairness, salvation through the elimination of fossil fuels, salvation from the original sin of structural racism, and playing God through the physical transformation of gender dysphoria. I’m looking for it. For many on the secular left, simply acknowledging the obvious fact that politics is their religion does not constitute a defense of Trumpism.
larry chorolito, durnstown
Regarding Dana Milbank’s Sunday Opinion Column, April 14th, “Why Trump Supporters Believe Absolutely Anything”:
Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels is believed to have said, “If you tell a big enough lie and repeat it often enough, people will eventually believe it.” Milbank’s statement that Donald Trump’s lies are catching up with him gives us little reason for optimism. He often has to deceive only a small portion of the public in order to win the minimum number of electoral votes needed to ensure his election.
charles kaufmanBethesda
