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Willis Conover Remembered

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As a former VOA Division Chief, I am proud to introduce those of you who may not know him to Maestro Willis Clark Conover, Jr.

He was a jazz producer and broadcaster on the Voice of America for over forty years. He produced jazz concerts at the White House, the Newport Jazz Festival, and for movies and television.

Todsy is his anniversary. May 17 marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Willis Conover, the Voice of America broadcaster who helped popularize American jazz worldwide.

Broken Power Brokers

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The Grand Old Party was a contemporary force that has lost its way and now appears as a rag-tag group of broken power brokers.

GOP Trumptanic

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What is the biggest threat to American Democracy today and will the Republican Party eventually sink and politically fade away?

These are the top three so-called Republican leaders in Congress. can you guess which one bow to a cancel culture loser and liar who was #TwiceImpeached and a #OneTerm party chump? 

The GOP is trying to stay firm in their position over whether to replace Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming as one of her vocal supporters said the effort threatened the party's future, likening it to the Titanic.

FCC Investigations

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Everyone living in America should know they can formally request the @FCC to investigate any local TV station for the content of their broadcasts. I know because I have held an #FCC license since my first job in broadcasting.

The FCC maintains jurisdiction over the areas of broadband access, fair competition, radio frequency use, media responsibility, public safety, and homeland security. The FCC was formed by the Communications Act of 1934 to replace the radio regulation functions of the Federal Radio Commission.

Gift For Mother Earth?

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Our planet got space junk from a Chinese rocket that had the world on edge as it reentered the atmosphere over the Indian Ocean.

The Long March-5b vehicle re-entered the atmosphere at 10:24 Beijing time on Sunday, according to the Chinese Manned Space Engineering division, adding that there were no reports of injuries or any damage.

The Chinese government said debris from the 18-ton rocket 🚀 landed in the Indian Ocean at a point 72.47° East and 2.65° North.

US Refugee Cap Quadrupled

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President Joe Biden says the U.S.’s admissions cap for refugees will increase from A record-low of 15K to 62K before September.

Cancel Culture Loser and Liar

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Does he, or the GOP have any new ideas besides canceling elections, repeating debunked claims, big lies, and conspiracies? Why have Republicans descended into fantasy, conspiracy, and continuing falsehoods?

Republicans are now embracing the popular features of the #COVID relief plan they all voted against and with minority leader Mitch McConnell saying he will follow the same obstructionist playbook he used against President Obama, Democrats should continue to advance popular legislation without bothering to work with GOP members. 

POTUS Joe Said So

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POTUS State of The Union was a smash hit by most accounts. The reviews came from political circles as well as from the news.

At the heart of his first address to Congress, his competition with China to win the 21st century and his promises for his first 100 days.

100 DAYS

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Almost 100 days with The Democrats, #USA voters give @POTUS @JoeBiden high marks for the economy and  #COVID19 response.

POTUS will deliver his address to Congress tonight and will propose a $1.8 trillion 'families plan' with paid leave, child care, universal pre-K, free community college, among other expected surprises. Some say they have been the most hopeful days and nights that Americans have experienced over the past four years of blood, sweat, and tears.

Pompeo Pig?

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Could there be an unethical government version of Peppa? The long-running children's series following the mishaps of Peppa Pig?

Or could he be more like Pompous Pompeo the public servant who is out to serve himself, just like his boss who never really wanted to drain the swamp, but to make a fortune while in office?