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Rachel Maddow reviews the remarkable number of high-level departures from the Donald Trump administration in its first year so far and notes at least one remaining staffer with an odd background. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, MSNBC offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

15 December 17 It's Live on the HomePage Now:   Reader Supported News ANGER CAN BE GOOD, AND NECESSARY - We are angry about the corruption in America. We are angry about the rise of fascism. We are angry about having to beg for healthcare for ourselves and our loved ones. We are also angry about the tens of thousands who visit Reader Supported News every day and lend no support. Standing in opposition to all of it. / Marc Ash - Founder, Reader Supported News Sure, I'll make a donation! FOCUS: Stephen Colbert Destroyed the Net Neutrality Decision - and the Man Responsible for It    Jack Holmes, Esquire   Holmes writes: "While it helps to understand the technical background of the net neutrality debate, all you really need to know is this: Some of the most massive, unaccountable corporations in the history of the world fought hard for the right to scrap it."   READ MORE Contribute to RSN Become a Fan of RSN on  Facebook  and  Twi...

Weekly Alert: December 15, 2017 FAIR is more than halfway to our year-end fundraising goal! But we  still need your help . Here are the stories FAIR has been working on this week. Please help us spread the word by forwarding this email to friends and by sharing our stories on social media like  Facebook  and Twitter . Net Neutrality Repeal Is Only Part of Trump’s Surrender to Corporate Media NYT  Prints Government-Funded Propaganda About Government-Funded Propaganda Russia or Corporate Tax Cuts: Which Would Comcast Rather MSNBC Cover? WaPo  Nostalgic for Good Old Days of Trump Campaign Tax Lies This week's episode of FAIR's radio show  CounterSpin : Phyllis Bennis on Jerusalem Move, Jeff Cohen on ‘All Governments Lie’   FAIR’s ad-free, content-rich site is supported by contributions  from our loyal band of media activists.  Please donate today!   FAIR's Website Copyright © 2017 Fairn...

When manufacturers are required to tell New Yorkers which chemicals they use, they tell all Americans which chemicals they use. CALL NOW!   Urge New York’s Governor Cuomo to require disclosure of all cleaning product ingredients TAKE ACTION   Americans spend billions of dollars each year on cleaning supplies, but many of us have no idea what chemicals are in them. Tell the Governor of New York to require disclosure of ALL cleaning product ingredients. Do you know if your cleaning products contain toxic chemicals that can cause asthma or even cancer?  Right now it’s almost impossible to tell, because manufacturers don’t have to disclose what’s in their products. That could change soon, but we need your help. New York’s Governor Cuomo promised to make protecting the public and the environment from chemical contamination a top priority—but manufacturers are fighting hard to keep secret the toxic chemicals...

International Tax Gimmicks  Weekly Wastebasket | Dec. 15, 2017 Most of the discussion about “Tax Reform” has centered on individual and business rates. Far less attention has been given to international tax changes, even though they contribute more than $250 billion in revenue (over 10 years) to hold down the cost current proposal. A little background: The U.S. is one of the few countries that  imposes “worldwide” taxation. That is, U.S. taxpayers (both corporate and individual) pay tax on both their U.S. and foreign income (profits). Taxpayers can also deduct taxes paid to other countries, so taxpayers only pay U.S. taxes on foreign income if they exceed the foreign taxes. But, corporations get a special benefit. Corporations only pay U.S. tax on their foreign earnings when those profits are brought back (“repatriated”) to the U.S. Any profits left outside the US are not subject to current tax. Both the House and Senate...

TODAY'S TOP STORIES Meet Matthew Petersen, DC Court Nom Who Flunked Senator's Pop Quiz Petersen, an FEC commissioner and former Wiley Rein summer associate, had trouble answering basic legal questions in...  READ MORE » Hobby Lobby, Resisting State Subpoena, Is Drawn Into New Birth Control Suit "The state of Washington has no business demanding nationwide data from some of the biggest private companies in the...  READ MORE » Fifth Third's Top Lawyer, Trump Pick for FDIC Chair, Will Keep $300K Signing Bonus Fifth Third Bancorp will not seek the return of a $300,000 signing bonus that its chief legal officer, now the Trump...  READ MORE » Despite Slight Gains, Study Finds Women and Minorities Still Underrepresented at Law Firms The number of women and minorities within partnerships in Big Law has increased slightly, but a report by the National...  READ MORE » Ninth Circuit Brings Complaint Against Alex Kozinski After Sexual Harassment Clai...