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AOC says President Joe Biden has 'exceeded' the expectations of progressives so far - but she wants to see how he handles 'inadequate' $2trillion infrastructure legislation Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez President Joe Biden's first 100 days 'have been impressive' and 'exceeded' the expectations of Democrat progressives The New York Congresswoman praised the $1.9trillion American Rescue Plan but said the 'key' legislation will be Biden's massive $2.25 trillion infrastructure Last month, she it isn't 'nearly enough', as far-left Democrats demand the president increase that spending up to $10 tr...

ILO and a Green Future of Work ILO and a Green Future of Work United Nations labour agency, International Labour Organisation (ILO) has launched  ILO Green Week to explore what a green future of work could look like, and how we can get there. This is coming as the world grapples with the devastating economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. The ILO event is highlighting how a just  transition towards environmentally sustainable economies and societies can take place while also addressing the imperatives of decent work. In May 2018, the UN labour agency said that action ...

Common calendar, Packet papers, April 16 Common calendar, Packet papers, April 16   Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick has launched the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group for families who are coping with loss due to addiction. The free and confidential support group meets virtually on the second Thursday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m. Inspired by Saint Peter’s Opioid Task Force, the Substance Abuse and Addiction Loss Support Group is for families and close loved ones of people who have passed away from addiction. The support group is open to everyone in N...

Libby Gillis smiles as a Girl Scout Daisy in 2011. (Photos provided) Libby Gillis speaks in a climate change awareness video. (Photo provided) TUPPER LAKE — Libby Gillis earned the Girl Scouts’ highest level, the Gold Award, in October 2020 for her work to raise awareness about climate change. A Gold Award is equivalent to the Boy Scouts’ Eagle Scout designation. Gillis is a junior at Tupper Lake High School and the daughter of Robert Gillis and Lisa Littlefield-Gillis. She is part of Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Service Unit 454, Troop 4123 of Tupper Lake. With the supp...

Colchester Council has said rubbish and recycling vehicles will continue to be deployed. Snow picture: Maureen Jackson Snow and ice are causing major disruption to bin collections across Colchester. Colchester Council has said rubbish and recycling vehicles will continue to be deployed and will attempt collections where it is safe to do so. However, people have been warned in some cases collections will not be able to take place. This is due to road and footway conditions, particularly on minor roads, housing estates and rural areas are making it impossible for the large HGV refuse ve...