At the pandemic’s beginning, members of Congress dispersed, and both parties’ leaders in the House of Representatives agreed, as rules permit, to pass the Cares Act without a quorum or roll call if no one objected. Thomas Massie objected to spending $2.1 trillion that way.
Having forced Congress to reconvene, the Kentucky Republican drove all night to get to the Capitol, where the House was united in bipartisan fury against him. Read More...
Promising to make things more expensive when consumers already are angry over high prices might seem an unusual political strategy. But it’s one that both President Biden and former president Donald Trump are choosing.
Both men, as they vie for a second White House term, say that tariffs on imported Chinese goods are needed to promote domestic manufacturing and to clap back at China’s zero-sum trade practices. While economists say that tariffs result in higher prices, both Biden and Trump insist that consumers will be unscathed. Read More...
Using Ocean Adventures in the Classroom
Designed primarily for middle school educators and students, Ocean Adventures resources are appropriate for use in both formal and informal educational settings. They are aligned with National Science Content Standards and Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts.
The themes of Adaptations, Ecosystems and Human Impact are interwoven throughout the Ocean Adventures episodes and educational materials. Use our engaging multimedia resources to teach your students these important concepts! Read More...