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Showboat

Written by SK Ashby

(Cartoonist - Adam Zyglis)

In other news, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has ordered a review of the Volker Rule included in Dodd-Frank. The rule prohibits banks from operating like a casino. What did I say earlier today about the executive branch not enforcing the law?

Meanwhile, the Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is withdrawing from the Boy Scouts program for teenagers because of its acceptance of gay and transgender members. This could affect up to 300,000 Mormon boys who participate.

Finally, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini says it's time to have a conservation about implementing Medicare for All (single-payer healthcare) because they'll continue to make money either way. Duh?


Programming note... I've been sick to my stomach since last night so I'm signing off a little early today. Have a good weekend.