Daily Clips: March 7, 2016
NYT Editorial—Muslim Ban Lite:
The new order no longer bans citizens of Iraq. It also exempts people from the remaining six countries who have a valid American visa. The revised ban includes no mention of religious preferences and makes the ban on Syrian refugees temporary. Like the initial order, the new one reduces the number of refugees the United States is willing to admit this year to 50,000, down from last year’s ceiling of 110,000.
Democrats urge EPA not to reopen vehicle fuel efficiency rules:
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and 11 other Democrats said on Tuesday it was “critical” that the Trump administration leave in place new vehicle fuel efficiency rules, saying the higher standards were achievable.
Solar power growth leaps by 50% worldwide thanks to US & China: Amazing.
Study—Statewide legal same-sex marriage reduced suicide attempts for gay, bisexual youth: Including people leads to better results, folks.
Tweet of the day:
Episode 2017: The Painting pic.twitter.com/cUykxUM5ZM
— Colin Jones (@colinjones) March 7, 2017
