AMERICAN, Russian, and Saudi officials (X).
Four “broad principles” on negotiating a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine have been arrived at, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday.
The Saudis, Americans and Russians will work on an end to the war that’s “enduring, sustainable and acceptable to all sides, lay the groundwork for cooperation and interest that will emerge after the war.”
Ukraine was not a party to the meeting and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his nation wouldn’t accept any peace agreement without its participation.
RFK Jr. taking aim at vaccines?
A new presidential commission will be created that will examine childhood vaccine schedules, psychiatric medications and other treatments, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Tuesday.
“Nothing is going to be off limits,” said. Kennedy who has often suggested that there may be a connection between those and other medical practices and chronic disease, according to The New York Times.
Kennedy ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2024 and then dropped his bid and supported the election of Donald Trump to the White House.
Cuts in Medicaid considered by GOP
Reductions in the Medicaid program for adults and children in the billions of dollars are being considered by Republicans in Congress.
MIKE JOHNSON, Speaker of the House (Wikipedia).
According to The Associated Press, the $880 billion program of nearly-free health care could be a way to balance the federal budget if tax cuts to corporations and wealthier Americans are put into place.
In addition, the White House announced on Friday, it would reduce by 90 percent the Navigator Program that helps people people enroll in the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as “Obamacare.”
A work requirement for Medicaid is being considered. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said, “It’s common sense,” adding, “You know, work is good for you. You find dignity in work.”
Weather: It’s getting warmer
February is getting very un-February-like weather for our West Orange County cities. Wednesday is predicted to have a daytime high of 70 with an overnight low of 49. Expect clouds in the morning and sun in the afternoon. Tuesday should rise to 73 (50) with partly cloudy skies. Friday will see more warming with 77 (51) and sun. Saturday with be similar at 77 (54) but with partly cloudy skies.
Great Thoughts
“The People have a right to the Truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
–– Frank Norris, novelist.
“If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.”
– George S. Patton, American general.
