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Celebrating Title IX
Hunter Biden reaches plea deal, Republicans call it ‘slap on the wrist’
Female athletes and coaches to commemorate 51st anniversary in Santa Barbara
By CASEY HARPER THE CENTER SQUARE
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, will reportedly plead guilty to two federal misdemeanor tax-related charges. Court documents made public Tuesday show that Hunter Biden also faces a charge related to possessing a gun while being a drug user. The firearm charge will be subject to a pretrial diversion agreement, which means Hunter Biden’s team cut a deal and will likely not see prison time for the gun charge. “With the announcement of two agreements between my client, Hunter Biden, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware, it is my understanding that the fiveyear investigation into Hunter is resolved,” Chris Clark, Hunter’s lawyer, told CNBC in a statement. “Hunter will take responsibility for two instances of misdemeanor failure to file tax payments when due pursuant to a plea agreement.” Republicans were quick to blast the deal as a “slap on the wrist.”
“Let’s be clear: the Department of Justice’s charges against President Biden’s son Hunter reveal a two-tiered system of justice. Hunter Biden is getting away with a slap on the wrist when growing evidence uncovered by the House Oversight Committee reveals the Bidens engaged in a pattern of corruption, influence peddling, and possibly bribery,” said House Oversight Chair James Comer, R-Ky. “These charges against Hunter Biden and sweetheart plea deal have no impact on the Oversight Committee’s investigation. We will not rest until the full extent of President Biden’s involvement in the family’s schemes are revealed.” President Biden has faced ongoing scrutiny over his son’s behavior, in particular an alleged “bribery scheme” where the president and his son both allegedly received millions of dollars from a Ukrainian energy company to stop a corruption investigation. That House inquiry is still ongoing. Hunter Biden is expected to appear in federal court in Delaware.
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UCSB forward Jessica Wright (middle) is hugged by teammate Angelica Ortega (left) while Isabella Viana runs to join them after Wright scored the gametying goal 2-2 against Minnesota at home in this 2019 soccer photo. Title IX has ensured opportunities such as women’s sports in schools, and the 51st anniversary of the groundbreaking federal law will be celebrated Friday at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
By LIAM HIBBERT
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Prominent female athletes and coaches will speak Friday at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse to celebrate Title IX and its 51 years of existence. The commemoration is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. at the courthouse, 1100 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara. Title IX was signed in 1972 and made female equality in school sports part of the law. Fifty one years later, that law is still in place and has become the foundation for many famous American female athletes. Title IX prohibits any sex-based discrimination at any school or any education program that receives federal funding. That includes sports. “The celebration is acknowledging that this was an important civil rights act — civil rights for girls and young women,” said Celeste Barber, an organizer of the event. “Equal access to full education opportunities.” The event will feature Bonnie Hendrickson, the UCSB women’s basketball head coach; Cody Fleming, the UCSB track and cross country director; and Jane Frederick, a former Olympian in track and field — among many other speakers. “Everybody’s happier that girls have a place in sports now,” Mrs. Barber told the News-Press. She added that a sports
County gets $6 million grant to deal with homeless people’s encampments By LIAM HIBBERT NEWS-PRESS CORRESPONDENT
UCSB outside hitter Lindsey Ruddins (center) looks toward the audience during a 2019 volleyball game against Rainbow Wahine at the UCSB Thunderdome. Title IX prohibits any gender-based discrimination at schools or education programs that receive federal funding.
program without equal opportunities for girls or women would be unthinkable today. Mrs. Barber also noted that the 51st anniversary is celebrated, partly because no event took
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county’s 2021 three-year encampment strategy, with the goal of resolving or ending all encampments. “Congratulations to our community services department and all our partners for receiving this grant,” said Mrs. Miyasato. email: lhibbert@newspress.com
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place in Santa Barbara last year for the 50th anniversary. But she also noted Title IX did not take effect until 1973, one year after it was signed, so this year marks the 50th anniversary of the law being implemented.
Santa Barbara County was awarded $6 million in a state grant to move people out of encampments, County Executive Officer Mona Miyasato told the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday. “The grant will be used to prioritize serving 250 people located in encampments along waterways,” Mrs. Miyasato said. “This includes the Santa Maria Riverbed, San Inez Riverbed and encampments near creeks leading to South Coast beaches.” The announcement, the only one made by the county executive officer at a brief meeting at the County Administration Building in Santa Barbara, was well received. “That is welcome news,” said Board Chair Das Williams. The grant includes specialized funding for an outreach team and planned interim housing, among other forms of aid. The grant is part of the
The grant includes specialized funding for an outreach team and planned interim housing, among other forms of aid.
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