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by Causes | 7.31.17

The Daily Countable: Take Action Today!

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Monday, July 31, 2017

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What to Watch

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What Everyone Is Watching

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The skies above North Korea and the President’s desk. After North Korea tested a missile that could reach the U.S. mainland, the U.S. flew two B-1 bombers over the Korean peninsula in a joint exercise with Japan and South Korea. As the Washington Post observed, \"tensions are spiraling upwards rapidly.\" Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he’ll expel 755 U.S. diplomatic staff from Russia in response to the sanctions package that was passed by the House and Senate and now awaits Trump’s signature—which the White House says is forthcoming.

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What’s Worth Watching

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In 2015, the Obama administration amended the Clean Water Act to limit the amount of toxic wastewater that power plants could discharge. President Trump plans to undo this policy. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducts a public hearing on this proposal. EPA head Scott Pruitt and various environmental groups will be in attendance. Watch live @ 1:00 p.m.\n

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The President: D.C.

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In the morning, Trump swears in his new Chief of Staff, John Kelly. Kelly leaves his post as Secretary of Homeland Security to take over for Reince Preibus, who resigned on Friday.
Around 11:30 AM EDT, the President meets with U.S. Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.
At 1:30 PM EDT, Trump meets with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
3:00 PM EDT. sees the President present the Medal of Honor to Jim McCloughan, who served as an Army medic in Vietnam.

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The House of Representatives: OUT OF SESSION

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The House is on recess until September 5.

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The Senate: IN SESSION

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Voting to end debate on the nomination of Kevin Newsom to be a U.S. Circuit Court judge.

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Enjoy the last day of July, CountaBabies.

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\"Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.\" —Mark Twain

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—Josh Herman & Asha Sanaker

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