Mid-Day Update： June 17th, 2024
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Summary
Lou Dobbs with The Great America Update for Monday, June 17, 2019. Today on the show, we hear about Joe Biden's possible replacement on the Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris' potential run for California governor, a bill reinstituting the draft for young men between 18 and 26 years old, and President Trump's call for no taxes on tips.
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Lou Dobbs with The Great America Show, midday update for Monday, June 17th.
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Representative Anna Paulina Luna says she hears that Joe Biden will likely be replaced on the Democratic ticket
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and that Kamala Harris is eyeing a run for California governor.
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If other rumors are correct, she could run for governor because California Governor Gavin Newsom
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appears to be ready to resign as governor and would be the odds-on favorite to replace Biden on the ticket.
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The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would reinstitute the draft for young men between 18 and 26.
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The bill passed in the House by a vote of 217 to 199.
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Interestingly, the bill includes residents, not simply draft-age citizens.
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The House bill goes to the Senate where its fate is uncertain.
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And President Trump has launched a nationwide trend calling for no taxes on tips.
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President Trump in Las Vegas last week promised to abolish taxes on tips for restaurant and hospitality workers.
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He said he will definitely abolish taxes on tips and he'll do it first thing in office.
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To support Trump when you get a check, write this.
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Vote Trump. No tax on tips. Let's make it a national movement.
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Our guest today on the podcast is investigative reporter and author Peter Swiser on China and its insistent threats of war.
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Peter is the author of the important book, Blood Money.
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This is Lou Dobbs with the Great America Update.
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This is Lou Dobbs with the Great America Update.