Loretta Lynch sworn in as new U.S. attorney general

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On Monday, Loretta Lynch was sworn in as the first African-American woman to serve as the nation's attorney general. Lynch is currently 55 years old and was confirmed by the Senate last week. She replaces Eric Holder, who left the position last Friday after serving as attorney general for six years. Lynch hopes to have a productive relationship with Congress.

This relates to AP Gov because it has to do with separation of powers- appointment of department heads.

I think it is good that Loretta Lynch was finally sworn in. Her approval was delayed for many weeks because of a human-trafficking law with anti-abortion measures in it that the Democrats refused to sign, and therefore the Republicans refused to approval Lynch.

Blue Bell Creameries issues recall of all products

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Blue Bell Creameries recalled all its products on Monday night after two samples of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream tested positive for listeriosis. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention linked Blue Bell ice cream contaminated with listeriosis to three deaths at a Kansas hospital. Five others in Kansas and Texas were sickened with the disease.

This is related to AP Government because we are currently discussing the bureaucracy, which includes the CDC and other regulatory agencies responsible for making sure products on the shelf are safe for consumption.

I agree with the CDC's and Blue Bell's decision to recall. It is important that no more risks are taken concerning the health of the consumer.

US Government Bans Intel, Nvidia and AMD From Selling High End Chips To The Chinese Government

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In a move to curb China's ability in supercomputing, the US government has banned the sale of high-end Intel, AMD, and Nvidia CPUs to the Chinese government. Intel was preparing to ship high-end processors to China to refresh their Tianhe-2 Supercomputer as this ban developed. The US Department of Commerce barred Intel from shipping these processors, citing worries over nuclear weapons research.

We are currently learning about the powers of the US Government, and specifically the executive branch, in AP US Government and Politics.

I agree with the US government. It was most likely a good idea to ban these shipments because these computers can be used to nuclear weapons research. However, it is much more likely that they have been used or are going to be used against the US government in cyberwarfare, which is probably the reason for the ban of the sale of these computer chips.

California Democrats unveil immigration bills, jab Congress on inaction

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California legislative leaders unveiled new proposals to aid those in the country illegally, including offering healthcare and increasing legal protections against deportation. "Today we remind the rest of the nation that California is different." Californian legislators blasted Congress for their inaction on this matter and said this package is a reflection of the shirking of duty represented by Congress. Democrats, who have the majority, do admit, however, that many parts of the bill will not face easy passage.

This connects to AP Gov because we have discussed federalism and how states are allowed to make their own policy decisions on some things such as health care.

I do think that many parts of this bill are a good idea- including the increased legal protections against deportation, in order for these illegal immigrants to have the opportunity to become legal residents of the US and be contributing members of society.