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The Justice Department has cracked down on the increased use of social media to disclose the whereabouts and personal information of ICE agents, warning that such actions jeopardize the safety of officers and their families. As part of this effort, lawmakers have introduced a bill which aims to make it illegal to publish the name and address of a law enforcement officer online with the intent of obstructing an investigation or operation.
Federal shutdowns are rarely prolonged enough to dent operating cash flow for most REITs, Croak said, but market sentiment tends to turn long before the numbers do. “The more astute investors use these events to stress test liquidity and see how long they can weather the storm,” he added.
The United States and China will begin charging new port fees on
