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By Will WeissartWASHINGTON (AP) — Early in the Great Repression, Republicans from Oregon, Rep. Willis Holy and Utah Republican Sen. Reid Smoot thought they had landed in ways that would protect American farmers and manufacturers from foreign competition.President Herbert Hoover signed the Smootholy Tariff Act in 1930, but many economists warned that taxation encouraged retaliatory tariffs from other countries. The US economy has plunged deep into a catastrophic financial crisis that has not retreated until World War II.Most historians look back at Smoot Holy as a mistake that further exacerbated the bad economic situation. But tariffs have a new champion…
Florida Rep. Meg Weinberger Florida lawmakers are currently deliberating on two important laws, two important laws (SB 1830 and HB 1481).These bills are designed to introduce accountability and transparency into state dog breeding practices, establishing minimum standards that ensure dogs grow up in humane and healthy environments and are sold by responsible breeders.Despite the clear benefits these measures offer for both animal welfare and consumer protection, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has taken a firm stand against them. thisOpposition parties prioritize breeders’ interests for the well-being of animals and the masses. It is essential to make it clear that these…
FORT LAUDERDALE – Sam Bennett could be on the sidelines for the remainder of the regular season, Florida Panthers manager Paul Maurice announced Tuesday. With only five playoff games left, the Panthers, who punched tickets last week, will be holding the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amerant Bank Arena at 7pm on Tuesday. “I don’t think he’ll be back,” Maurice said of Bennett’s status following his morning skating at the Baptist Health Iceplex. “We’re going to spend the rest of the season.” Dealing with an upper body injury, Bennett has already missed Sunday’s 2-1 defeat in Detroit. In the midst of…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Charlotte County woman is a multi-millionaire after purchasing a winning scratch ticket on Publix. The Florida Lottery has announced that Port Charlotte’s Jerry Collins has won a $5 million award from the perfect gift scratch game at the Lottery’s Fort Myers district office. She chose to receive the prize as a one-off, one-time payment of $2,989,062. More Florida Lottery Stories: The Florida woman buys a $20 scratch-off on Publix and wins a $5 million former Circle K Secretary. She purchased a victory ticket at Publix, 24051 Peachland Boulevard, Port Charlotte. The store received a $10,000…
Florida’s spring season continues to celebrate the Orlando area with plenty of sunlight and mild temperatures, so event organizers take advantage of it by offering local things.Parkinson’s annual walk, which benefits the Florida Central Parkinson Association, returns to the 11th Community Rally and fundraiser at Crane Roost Park in Altamonte Springs this Saturday. This weekend brings the openings of the 34th Florida Film Festival, a great outdoor weekend weekend at the Orlando Science Center, and several other spring events, including the pet-friendly ones.Here’s how you can enjoy a beautiful spring weekend in Central Florida:Orlando Magic Advisor John Gabriel and Parkinson…
Moscow has not yet confirmed or acknowledged the claims of the Ukrainian leader.Kiev maintains an active military presence in Russia’s West Belgorod region, adjacent to northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Voldimia Zelensky said.At the video address on April 7, he said that Kiev’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Silsky had recently provided reports on the disposal of Ukrainian forces in both Belgorod and in the Russian neighbouring Kursk region.”We continue to have active operations in enemy border areas, and this is absolutely justified,” Zelenskyy said. “War has to go back to where it came from.”He said that Kiev’s main purpose is to “protect our…
By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Business WriterBANGKOK (AP) – US President Donald Trump and China refrained from hiking tariffs and other retaliatory moves on Tuesday.China said it would protect its own interests in implementing measures against the US as it “fights to the end” after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on China’s imports on re-retaliation over the 34% tariffs that he ordered on April 2 “liberation day.”Indonesian President Prabowo Sabangt, Left, is discussing with Finance Minister Sri Muryani Indrawati on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at an event called the Economic Rally with the President of the Republic…
The Supreme Court ruled that the case was accidentally brought to Washington, not where illegal immigrants were detained.A federal judge whose order prevented the Department of Homeland Security from deporting alleged gang members was recently invalidated by the Supreme Court, has cancelled a hearing that could lead to an extension of the order.On April 8, US District Judge James Boasberg was scheduled to support and agree to the interim injunction against the government, citing the Supreme Court’s lawsuit in cancelling a scheduled hearing scheduled for Tuesday in Washington.A judge on Monday said a temporary restraining order (TroS) that Boasburg entered…
By Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business WriterOrja Ivanic looked forward to welcoming his cousin from Sweden to his Denver home in June. Ivanic and four travelers had planned to go on a hike in Colorado and visit Los Angeles and San Francisco.But then President Donald Trump betted Ukrainian President Voldymee Zelenkiy at a February meeting at the White House. Ivanic’s four relatives quickly canceled their planned trip and decided to take a vacation in Europe instead.”Trump dealt with a Democratic president during the war.The US tourism industry had expected 2025 to be another good year for foreign tourists. The number of…
The Prime Minister said he understood the importance of the Scunthorpe Steel Factory as he was quized by a senior lawmaker at the Commons Liaison Committee.Prime Minister Kiel or Prime Minister, in his proposal that the UK can nationalize the company, all options remain on the table for the future of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant.British Steel has launched talks on the proposed closure of the explosion furnace at the Scunthorpe factory, and the government is talking to the company’s Chinese owner Jingye.Temporary nationalization is being sought amid fears of thousands of unemployment.The Prime Minister said he understood the importance of…