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From the KDP: Phil Moffett continues dog-whistle tour toward Election Day

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Kentucky State AFL-CIO endorsed Moffett’s opponent, Democrat Tina Bojanowski.

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From the Louisville Courier-Journal: Braidy Industries needs $1.5B from government for Kentucky aluminum mill

By MORGAN WATKINS

Building a $1.68 billion aluminum rolling mill touted as the economic savior of Eastern Kentucky requires a $1 billion federal loan, $500 million in credit from the German government and as much as $400 million from a crowdfund-style stock sale over the internet, Braidy Industries says in new financial filings. 

Show your support for RECLAIM Act, Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, and miners' pensions

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Kentuckians for the Commonwealth

KDP on Kavanaugh: Mitch McConnell Needs to do the Right Thing

In response to growing support for Christine Blasey Ford telling her story about an alleged assault from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell criticized Democrats and downplayed the accusation.

Bevin says judge's Facebook response shows his bias on pension reform

EDITOR'S NOTE: "Many a truth is spoken in jest," is a tried-and-true adage. We can't think of a better example than when Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes needled Gov. Matt Bevin--who was elsewhere--at Fancy Farm: “There are a lot of people on Matt’s team who think he should run for president.

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