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• Arranged marriages, should they make a come back?
• What have the Republicans done now that they have the power?
• A new train derailment in Florida this time.
• Chicago is going to have a runoff as Lightfoot lost, not even 2n she came in 3rd.

The House panel approved the following bills Tuesday:

• The “Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2023,” to activate certain sanctions against Chinese leaders and their families if Beijing acts against Taiwan.
• The “Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act,” to study illicit financing in drug trafficking to stop the flow of fentanyl of Chinese origin into American communities.
• The “Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2023,” to require the U.S. to advocate for Taiwan’s membership at the International Monetary Fund.
• The “Chinese Currency Accountability Act of 2023,” To require the Treasury Secretary to oppose an increase in the weight of China’s currency in the group of currencies influencing the value of Special Drawing Rights.
• The “China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023,” to require the U.S. Director at the IMF to advocate for transparent disclosure of China’s exchange rate policies.
• The “PROTECT Taiwan Act,” to require the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Secretary and the Securities and Exchange Commission to exclude Chinese representatives from certain international proceedings if Taiwan is invaded.
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