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cartoon carousel Every week, political cartoonists from across the country and across the political spectrum apply their inky skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies, and other shocking events in the world of politics. The fruits of this labor are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and infuriate readers of all political persuasions. Here's a deal on the best of this week's crop, fresh from the Toonosphere. Edited by Claudine Hellmuth. By POLITICAL STAFF 07/07/2023 04:30am EDT

Biden and other administration officials have been going to Republican-controlled congressional districts to promote the White House's Invest in America agenda: the American Bailout Plan, the Cut Inflation Act, the infrastructure bill bipartisan and the CHIPS and Science Act. The administration hopes to demonstrate that the laws have spurred job growth, domestic manufacturing and economic development, while reminding the public that Republicans largely opposed the measures. A White House spokesman declined to provide further details about Georgia's inauguration. “President Biden looks forward to showing how Bidenomics is creating good-paying manufacturing jobs in Georgia,” Andrew Bates said. “Bidenomics is focused on…

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Nearly 33 percent more recruits have tested positive for marijuana in 2022 than in 2020. | Photo by Steve Helber/AP By Natalia Fertig 07/05/2023 1:46 PM EDT Updated: 07/05/2023 03:22 PM EDT TO proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Law by Rep. matt gaetz (R-Fla.) would end cannabis testing for members of the military, both when they enlist and when they accept a commission. If the amendment is included in the NDAA, H.R. 2670 (118), it would address a growing problem in the US military: the increasing number of recruits testing positive for marijuana use, particularly in states where…