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Tell Your Personal Story to Help Stop the Government Shutdown


Right-wing legislators in Congress are threatening a government shutdown unless they can cut programs like Social Security and Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, food stamps, housing assistance, veterans benefits, and more. Without a budget agreement or short-term extension, the government will shut down after November 17th.

Do you and/or a family member depend on these critical programs?

Are you willing to share your story publicly to fight back against these attacks, and to push for more help from our elected officials to deal with the high costs of living these days?

Food Assistance, Vet benefits, Medicare, Childcare, Housing

Gas, Groceries Prescription drugs, Healthcare and Independence

Source: socialsecurityworks.org

1864 – The destruction of Atlanta begins


On November 12, 1864, Union General William T. Sherman orders the business district of Atlanta, Georgia, destroyed before he embarks on his famous March to the Sea. When Sherman captured Atlanta in early September 1864, he knew that he could not remain there for long. His tenuous …read more

The destruction of Atlanta begins

READ MORE: Sherman’s March to the Sea 

Citation Information

Article Title

The destruction of Atlanta begins

AuthorHistory.com Editors

Website Name

HISTORY

URL

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-destruction-of-atlanta-begins

Access Date

November 11, 2022

Publisher

A&E Television Networks

Last Updated

November 10, 2020

Original Published Date

November 13, 2009

Wind – Advisory


From Fri, Nov 10, 7:00 PM PST To Sat, Nov 11, 7:00 AM PST

What

South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

Where

Southwest Interior, Everett and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, Central Coast, Bellevue and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity and Bremerton and Vicinity.

When

From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Saturday.

Impacts

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Additional Details

Winds will be strongest near the water.

Tips

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Issued By

NWS Seattle