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The Pour Over Today

Monday, October 2, 2023

Oct 2, 2023
This podcast covers the still-open US government, the passing of Senator Feinstein, catastrophic flooding in New York, flash flooding in NYC, the concept of the afterlife, the importance of helping others, updates on various news and events including arrests, guilty pleas, termination of a conservatorship, unlikely collaborations in the NFL, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to run as an independent in the 2024 presidential election.
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Quick takeaways

  • Congress passed a stop gap bill to keep the US government open through November 17, with more support from Democrats than Republicans.
  • Senator Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting Senator, passed away at 90 years old, leaving behind a legacy of working across the aisle and championing significant legislative efforts.

Deep dives

Congress passes stop gap bill to avoid government shutdown

After weeks of gridlock, Congress passed a stop gap bill to keep the federal government open through November 17. The bill gained more support from Democrats than Republicans and includes funding for natural disaster aid and the federal aviation administration. However, some hard-line House Republicans are planning to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy for compromising with Democrats.

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