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    Kitchen Cabinet Remodel, Replacement and Refacing … - March 9, 2019 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Kitchen Saver Custom Cabinet Renewal

    The kitchen is the heart of your home. It experiences a lot of use, and your cabinets are no exception. Kitchen Saver can give you the kitchen youve always wanted by using our Custom Cabinet Renewal process, a faster, more valuable option to kitchen remodeling.

    Kitchen Saver isnt an ordinary cabinet refacing business; our exclusive kitchen upgrading process known as Custom Cabinet Renewal makes us an industry leader and innovator. Traditional kitchen companies can only reface or install new cabinets. Kitchen Saver goes beyond to provide you with a semi-custom combination approach, offering traditional cabinet refacing, new cabinets, organization accessories, electrical and plumbing modifications, and countertop upgrades. With Custom Cabinet Renewal, you receive the quality of a major kitchen remodel for the price and efficiency of cabinet refacing, without the mess or the hassle.

    Lets break it down. There are 3 things you need to know about Kitchen Saver:

    Kitchen Saver can transform your kitchen in as little as 3 days and save you money by using and improving your existing cabinets and enhancing the functionality of your space. Every project is installed by 10 year warranty that covers parts and labor. Being in business for 30 years, we have successfully completed over 20,000 installations and our list of satisfied customers continues to grow. Kitchen Saver will exceed your expectations with superior quality and value you will have to see to believe. Prepare to be impressed!

    Kitchen Saver Custom Cabinet Renewal is just one of your options. Take a look at the others and decide for yourself which one is right for you.

    See below for a detailed explanation of your kitchen options.

    Traditional cabinet refacing, also known as kitchen refacing, has been the project of choice of people who are looking to improve the look of their kitchen quickly and easily without the mess and inconvenience of a 3-5 week remodeling project. Cabinet refacing leaves your cabinet boxes in place and replaces your doors and drawer fronts while covering the fronts and sides of your cabinets with a matching veneer. The bottoms and tops of the cabinets are not covered. Drawer boxes and glides usually remain original and in-cabinet storage solutions are not addressed. Countertops may or may not be available.

    The ideal customer for a traditional refacing project is someone who wants to make their kitchen look like new but is not concerned with it working like new. The quality varies, with thermofoil being used in many lower cost projects. Expect a 1-5 year warranty on the materials.

    Before the Kitchen Saver Renewal process, cabinet replacement was the only option for people looking to make their kitchen look and work like new; traditional cabinet refacing only took care of the first. In this process, existing cabinets are completely removed and new cabinets are installed. Changing the layout is often not possible since the placement of kitchen cabinets is primarily dictated by the arrangement of the kitchen walls, windows, openings, and existing utilities like water and gas lines. Additional cabinets may be added if space permits. Cabinet replacement takes more time than most people expectanywhere from 10 days to 3 weeks. This is because of the numerous trades involved in the completion of the project and the challenges of scheduling. Most likely, a general contractor will take care of hiring the subcontractors: electricians, plumbers, demolition laborers, cabinet installer, and countertop installers.

    It is important to note that with cabinet replacement, additional work that is not anticipated may be required. Its not uncommon to budget 20%-30% over the contracted price for such items as electrical and plumbing upgrades required by the building inspector, along with the replacement of flooring where the new cabinets do no match the footprint of the original cabinets. The quality of replacement cabinets varies greatly. The most commonly used cabinets are constructed with particle board and come with a 1-5 year warranty. Most consumers want something better, but quality cabinets can as much as double the cost, making the project unaffordable.

    On the other end of the spectrum from cabinet refacing is a major kitchen remodel. This is the preferred option of those who want the complete freedom to design their kitchen without the limitations of the existing space. Major kitchen remodeling involves changing the layout of the kitchen by building additions or moving walls, as well as moving utilities such as water, gas and electrical.

    For those people with an unlimited budget, a major remodel is a great option and can result in a striking showpiece kitchen like you may have seen in kitchen magazines or on HGTV. Expect to be without the use of your kitchen for 1 to 2 months or more.

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    Kitchen Cabinet Refacing vs. Replacing – Bob Vila - March 9, 2019 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Cabinets play an important role in the kitchen and occupy much of its real estate, going a long way toward defining both the appearance and functionality of the room. Because of their prominence, if you dont love your cabinets, chances are that you dont love your kitchen. Sometimes, its just that simple, saysJoe Maykut, a product manager with Sears Home Services. As many consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home, updating its look and feel often ranks high on homeowners to-do lists. The hassle and expense of gut renovation, however, can stand in the way. Fortunately, according to Maykut, theres a compromise between doing nothing and going all out.

    Because they basically make or break the kitchen, updating the cabinets can be a cost-effective way to achieve high-impact results without the high cost and inconvenience of a major renovation. Homeowners in search of a new look for their cabinetry typically weigh two options: cabinet refacing, which involves putting new doors and drawer fronts on the existing cabinet frames, or cabinet replacement. Refacing is the less invasive (and less expensive) of the two options, butdespite its higher price tag, replacement makes the most sense in certain situations, according to Maykut. For more information on each approach, along with the differences between the two, continue reading!

    CABINET REFACING

    For cost-conscious homeowners, cabinet refacing offers what Joe Maykut of Sears Home Services describes as tremendous bang for the buck. Thats because the completed project gives the kitchen a brand-new look, yet the work is confined to the cabinet doors and drawer fronts. The cabinet framesthe boxes that contain the shelves and drawersall remain in place. Strategically targeting the doors can save you a small fortune on labor and material costs, says Maykut, but ultimately the scope of the project depends on how youand any professionals involveddecide to handle the doors.

    There are a number of approaches to take. One option: If you like the style of your existing cabinet doors but not their finish, it may be possible to apply a new coat of paint or stain. Traditional refinishing isnt always possible, notes Maykut. It depends on what material the cabinets are made of. For cabinet fronts constructed of a material that cannot be painted or stained, many homeowners consider adding a veneer. Others choose to install new cabinet doors, especially if the existing doors are damaged or out of fashion. With refacing, whatever route you take, Maykut notes that your kitchen doesnt have to go out of commission for several weeks.

    For all its virtues, cabinet refacing isnt the right choice for every homeowner. If you do not like the current layout of your cabinets, for example, then refacing would be beside the point, Maykut says. Giving the cabinets a new look would do nothing to alter or improve their usability. Similarly, if your cabinets are poorly constructed or in any way compromised, paying to reface them would be, in Maykuts view, throwing good money after bad. To help figure out the best approach for your needs, Maykut recommends meeting with a contractor who can advise you on your options. Call around to get estimates from contractors in your area, or contact Sears Home Services for a free in-home consultation.

    CABINET REPLACEMENT

    Whereas refacing affects only the look of your cabinetry, replacement opens up the possibility of fundamentally changing the layout and functionality of your kitchen. To be sure, you could always just swap new cabinets into the space left by the old set. Homeowners who opt for replacement typically do so for reasons that go beyond aesthetics, Maykut says.They want a kitchen that reflects not only their style, but also how they cook and eat and entertain. In other words, new cabinets can transform the kitchen so that it more precisely responds to your familys habits and needs.

    The more improvements you plan to make, the broader and more complex the project becomes. Particularly in the kitchen, where so many components fit tightly together, renovation often involves orchestrating a series of separate-but-related undertakings. For instance, Maykut explains, if you remove the base cabinets from one part of the kitchen, then youll have to add flooring where they once stood. Similarly, once youve decided to install new cabinets, you may be tempted to spring for new countertops as well. One thing leads to another, which means that cabinet replacement, already a more labor-intensive and expensive proposition than refacing, can run up significantly higher costs.

    While some homeowners may consider refacing a do-it-yourself job, for all but the most ambitious, cabinet replacement is a job best left to the pros. But whichever route you choose, even if youre leaving the heavy lifting to the contractors, youll need to make the final design decisions. A little guidance along the way can smooth the process along. In fact, one reason to choose Sears Home Services is that, from the earliest stages onward, the company can guide you through what might otherwise be an overwhelming process. Of particular value, Sears sets itself apart by bringing the showroom to your home, according to Maykut, allowing you to see the products in the setting where they would be installed.

    The kitchen plays a central role in the life of any household. Its where you pour that first morning cup of coffee, throw together casual family meals, and lovingly prepare holiday feasts. Remodel it, and youre going to live with the result for years to come. Dont you want to be sure that your kitchen will be a room youll love? Turn to Sears Home Services for a little peace of mind. The company even backs its work with a Satisfaction Guarantee, so right around the time when your local contractor might be saying goodbye, your relationship with Sears will only be beginning.

    This post has been brought to you by Sears Home Services. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.

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    Replacement Kitchen Cabinet Doors at Wholesale Prices … - February 11, 2019 by Mr HomeBuilder

    If you're searching for cabinet doors, replacement cabinet doors, or kitchen cabinet doors we have the high quality you expect at wholesale prices! We are cabinet door manufacturers with over 300 styles of cabinet doors for your kitchen, bathroom, or any other room in your home where you want stylish and durable cabinet doors for your storage. CabinetDoor.com is sure to have a cabinet door option that will flatter your home. All of our cabinet door styles can be ordered pre-finished or unfinished, ready for glass or as paint grade cabinet doors. With CabinetDoor.com the choice is yours!

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    Some of the different types of cabinet doors are raised panel, mullion (or French Light), Raised Panel doors, Inset panel doors, and Mitered doors. However, when looking for a specific design theme one would want a certain kind of cabinet doors, for instance, transitional and modern designs are popular with the flat panel designed doors, of course, there are many kinds of designs that work well with various designs.

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    Cabinet doors made with flat panelsA cabinet door is referred to as a flat (or Inset) panel when the panel in the door is 1/4-inch plywood or MDF. People who are into sleek and clean looking designs prefer the flat panels. The Shaker Door is an example. They can be used for traditional looking cabinet doors or for more of a contemporary appearance.

    Cabinet doors made with raised panels The raised panel cabinet door center panel will have an appearance that shows a profile or a contour. These work well for cabinet doors that are going to give a traditional appearance.

    Cabinet doors with mullions and accentsMullion cabinet doors are generally used as a decorative accent, and are not usually used throughout the entirety of the kitchen. Mullion Doors can be ordered with 4-French Lights or six.

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    Replacement for DTC cabinet hinge? (Home Depot, Lowes … - June 19, 2018 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Jjparker00... where did you find the replacement hinge.. I'm looking for the same exact one!! Thanks!

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    Lowes/Home Depot carries replacement hinges for most cabinets. Make sure you get the exact one, as many look alike with tiny differences.

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    Thank you all.. going to check out all options. 4 hinges broke! I hope I get the right one!

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    Sharansky supports Steinitz as possible Jewish Agency chairman replacement – The Jerusalem Post - September 4, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Yuval Steinitz.(photo credit:OHAD TZVEIGENBERG/POOL)

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus efforts to appoint his confidant, National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz, as the next Jewish Agency chairman received a boost on Friday, when the incumbent chairman Natan Sharansky said he would welcome the appointment.

    Sharansky told The Jerusalem Post that Steinitz is a serious candidate who understands the organized Jewish community and would be welcomed by leaders around the world. He said he was glad Netanyahu proposed such a candidate but stressed that he had nothing against anyone who has been mentioned as a possible chairman before.

    Steinitz, who returned on Thursday from a family vacation in Vietnam, has said in the past he ruled out taking the post, but he is now ready to consider the possibility. But he has said that even if he is approved for the post in a vote that could be held as early as February, he would not take up the position until June. He intends to devote the next 10 months to reaching key goals in his ministry.

    When the cabinet voted on June 26 to freeze its resolution to create a state-recognized egalitarian prayer section at the southern end of the Western Wall, Steinitz was the only Likud minister to vote against the decision.

    He has said since then that he did not take into account the possible agency appointment when he voted, and that he opposed the June 26 decision because he believes it was mistaken.

    Steinitzs appointment is expected to come as part of a deal in the Likud in which Netanyahus ally, coalition chairman David Bitan, will replace Steinitz in the cabinet. Bitan told reporters at Netanyahus pre-Rosh Hashana toast on Wednesday that the prime minister had promised him he would end his Knesset term as a minister.

    Bitans associates leaked that if Steinitz does not leave the cabinet, another way to bring about a vacancy would be for Netanyahu to appoint Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan as the next ambassador to the United Nations. But Erdan has rejected that post in the past and is not expected to accept such an appointment.

    If Bitan joins the cabinet, there will be a battle over the chairmanship of the coalition, a post whose profile has risen considerably under Bitan. Freshman MKs Yoav Kisch, David Amsalem and Mickey Zohar would fight over the job, which might be the only way they could obtain enough name recognition to be elected to the next Knesset.

    Others thought in the past to be candidates for the Jewish Agency post have included Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs head Dore Gold, former ambassador to the UN Ron Prosor, Keren Hayesod chairman Eliezer Sandberg and Maaleh Adumim Mayor Benny Kashriel, who was officially chosen as the World Likuds candidate for the job.

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    Newspapers react to cabinet nominees – swissinfo.ch - September 4, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    This content was published on September 3, 2017 5:54 PMSep 3, 2017 - 17:54

    Pierre Maudet, Isabelle Moret and Ignazio Cassis at theRadical Party gathering on September 2, 2017

    The Radical Partys recommendation of three potential cabinet candidates has yielded approval and predictionsin the Swiss media.

    On Friday evening, the Radicals nominated Ignazio Cassis, Isabelle Moret and Pierre Maudet as possible successors to Didier Burkhalter. Heres a round-up of reactions from various newspapers over the weekend.

    The Tages-Anzeiger, Bund and Le Temps newspapers wrote that the three-person ticket made sense, and as the Neue Zrcher Zeitung (NZZ) put it, the Radical Party had done its job and offered the parliament a good selection. However, the NZZ also wrote that the party had chosen the path of least resistance, and had lacked the courage to narrow it down to the two most qualified: Cassis and Maudet. Then again, the next three weeks would provide Moret with the chance to showcase her skills.

    Tages-Anzeiger and Bund pointed out that after 18 years without a cabinet minister from Ticino, the time was right for Cassis seen as the favourite. The newspaper Blick also described Cassis as nearly elected already, but acknowledged Maudets chances as well. Le Temps suggested that Cassis would have an easier time because the votes of parliamentarians from French-speaking Switzerland would be split between Maudet and Moret. The newspaper 24 Heures predicted that parliamentarians from German-speaking Switzerland would favour Cassis.

    La Tribune de Genve said that Maudet was undoubtedly the big winner in the run-up to the election because he is well-respected in German-speaking Switzerland. Yet it, too, acknowledged that Cassis was the favourite.

    Parliament will choose a Burkhalters replacement on September 20.

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    Work to Resume on First New Settlement in 25 Years – Breaking Israel News - September 4, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The king ordered huge blocks of choice stone to be quarried, so that the foundations of the house might be laid with hewn stones. I Kings 5:31 (The Israel Bible)

    Construction workers begin work on the new settlement called Amichai, meant to resettle the evacuees of Amona, in Shilo Valley, on June 20, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

    The government will allocate funds to restart work on the settlement of Amichai, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu confirmed Sunday at the weekly cabinet meeting.

    The new community will serve as a replacement town for the former residents of Amona, a settlement outpost adjacent to the existing town of Ofra. The residents were evicted in early February from the original site after the High Court of Justice ruled that the outpost had been built on private Palestinian land.

    To compensate the residents, the government approved construction of a new community on March 30, two months after the demolition of Amona, but after initial groundbreaking, work was halted in July due to budget constraints after the government failed to transfer funds to the Binyamin Regional Council.

    The families have been housed in the Ofra field school since the eviction.

    I would like to thank you Interior Minister (Aryeh Deri) for allocating a budget from your ministry, Netanyahu said. We would like to take a government decision in the wake of this decision and to advance with the construction of the community (Amichai), Netanyahu said.

    The Interior Ministry will provide some NIS 55 million in funding for the works and and additional NIS 5 million for temporary solutions for the evicted Amona residents.

    Settlement leaders welcomed the move. After many long weeks in which work on construction of the new community has not progressed, and after a very difficult roller-coaster week, which finally resulted in the cabinet decision, we cautiously welcome the decision which will bring about a resumption of works, said Avichai Boaron, head of the Amona residents committee.

    Palestinian landowners, the nearby village of Jalud and Israeli NGOs have petitioned the High Court of Justice in late August for an injunction against construction of Amichai, saying it would prevent the Palestinian landowners from accessing nearby farmland.

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    I-Team’s Call 4 Action Helps Couple With Failed Remodeling Job – CBS Boston / WBZ - August 24, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    BOSTON (CBS) After more than 30 years living in the same home, a Southboro couple decided to take on a big kitchen remodel. It didnt turn out exactly as they had planned and thats when they reached out to I-Teams Call 4 Action.

    My wifes dream kitchen has been somewhat destroyed because of this situation, explain John Pomfred.

    If somebody sells me cabinets I want them to look like they did in the store, said his wife, Sue.

    Heres the white line we are referring to, John said as he traced his finger up the edge of a cabinet door.

    That white line, is actually a stripe of unstained wood that is revealed or concealed as the wood expands and contracts.

    Cabinet with white line showing (WBZ-TV)

    Then we realized theres a problem all over the kitchen. Somedays they would be extremely wide, the white lines, and somedays they would be hardly noticeable, John told WBZ-TV.

    For two-and-a-half years, John and Sue have been working with Lowes and the manufacturer, Diamond Masterbrand, to fix the issue with their $16,000 cabinets. Replacement doors were ordered twice but the new doors had the same problem. Touch-ups didnt seem to work either.

    We are at our wits end and we are frustrated beyond belief. Thats when I called the I-Team, explained John.

    When the I-Teams Call 4 Action got involved, Masterbrand agreed to a third attempt to replace the defective doors.

    Kitchen remodel (WBZ-TV)

    They were approved by John and Sue and they were just installed. In a statement Masterbrand says, Our team worked over the past year to remedy this situation we want our customers to love their new cabinets, and we take their satisfaction seriously.

    John and Sue tell us they havent seen any unstained wood on the new doors but the company has agreed to return if any new problems pop up.

    When I originally called Call 4 Action, we got action, said John.

    If youre having trouble getting results on a consumer complaint let us know about it. Call us at 617-787-7070 or email uswbzcallforaction@cbs.com.

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    Joe Manchin won’t join Trump’s Cabinet – Washington Examiner – Washington Examiner - August 24, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., on Friday rejected the idea that he would soon join the Trump administration as energy secretary.

    Manchin told a town hall crowd at the West Virginia State Fair on Friday that he won't leave to join President Trump's cabinet, a Senate aide confirmed. Manchin is up for re-election in 2018.

    A Wall Street Journal reporter also tweeted his remarks and said he won cheers for saying he wouldn't join the administration.

    A decision to join the Trump administration would have opened the door for the GOP to try again on Obamacare repeal since Republican Gov. Jim Justice would likely appoint a Republican to fill the seat.

    Manchin's name has been floated as a replacement for Rick Perry, who may leave the energy post to become the director of the Department of Homeland Security. That post is open after Gen. John Kelly left to serve as White House chief of staff.

    Currently, there is a 52-48 GOP majority in the Senate. The GOP can only afford two defections on any legislation, as Vice President Pence could break a 50-50 tie.

    While Manchin says he is staying put, there could be other shuffles in the Senate.

    Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is expected to go to trial in less than a month to fight corruption charges. If Menendez loses then he would leave the Senate and Republican Gov. Chris Christie would appoint a replacement, also likely a Republican.

    Christie is expected to leave office in January 2018.

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    Trump Administration: Things That May Come Up At A Dinner Party – WTDnews (blog) - August 24, 2017 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    U.S is 200 days into a Trump presidency and a lot has happened. While most decisions taken by the Trump Administration have been controversial in some way or the other, this has made it difficult for people to follow whats going. While the travel ban and a few other terms have been flying around, heres a quick run down of all the decisions Trump Administration has taken so far in case it comes up at a dinner party.

    1. Paris Climate AgreementIn 2016, World leaders from 195 nations across the globe united against climate change through the United Nations Framework Convention by agreeing to curb greenhouse gas emissions. While America has always preferred to be a spectator in talks regarding curbing of GHGS, the Trump cabinet went a step further. In June 2017 Trump cabinet withdrew from the accord, as Trump felt that the US was getting a raw deal out of it and that it was unfair to the US Economy. He believed it would cost the US $3 trillion in lost GDP and 6.5 million jobs, leaving the US impoverished. However, as matters stand today, the United States is not only the worlds largest economy but also, cumulatively, its largest greenhouse gas emitter. Hence its pulling out significantly weakens the global climate commitment towards the planet.

    2.Healthcare Bill

    One of the 1st orders of business for the Trump cabinet was to repeal ObamaCare. But the Trump cabinets replacement plan wasnt all that great which led even Republicans rejecting it saying it wasnt enough to just repeal ObamaCare. A second draft of the bill was submitted as well, but Republicans seem divided over the decision. With the plan to repeal and replace ObamaCare still hanging in balance, trump is in the hot seat.

    Heres the whole scoop on the U.S Healthcare Bill

    3.Travel Ban

    The Travel ban is probably the most talked about decision of the Trump cabinet.In January 2017, Trump released an executive order barring entry into US for citizens from 7 Muslimcountries namely Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, as he believed that the immigrants and refugees from these countries posed a serious security threat. He also called for the US to suspend resettling refugees from these regions until extreme vetting procedures can be implemented, including ideological tests to screen out extremists. While the policy got entangled in many lawsuits and 2 attempts by Trump to implement the ban were blocked by U.S courts. the Supreme Court ruled for the partial implementation of the policy and allowed the Trump administration to go ahead with the 90 days ban on visitors from the remaining 6countries and 120 days suspension of US refugee settlements, but asked the White House to ease down on the travel restrictions with respect to the relatives of the existing immigrants in the country.

    Just in case you want to know more about the Travel ban

    4. Multiple Firings

    Ever since Trump assumed the office of POTUS, there have been dismissals galore of various top officials.While Acting Attorney general Sally Yates was fired for asking the travel ban to not be imposed.FBI Director James Comey was let go for his probe into the Russian investigation. Press secretary Sean Spicer resigned after the President appointed Anthony Scaramucci (an unworthy recruit in Spicers opinion) as his communications director. Right after Scaramuccis appointment, White House Chief of Staff, Reince Priebus was fired 10 days into his job after Scaramucci accused him of leaking information to the media and called him an ineffective Chief of staff.

    5.Transgender restrictions

    The Trumps administration has taken a series of deliberate steps against the transgender community. In February, the administration withdrew federal protection of transgender students that allowed them to use bathrooms of the gender they identified with in schools. This led to to a full blown debate within the Trump administration itself, but finally the bathroom bill was passed. To add to this, he recently banned transgenders from joining the army and claimed this was because ofthe tremendous medical costs and disruption that transgender in the military would entail. With about 6,000 or so transgender troops already serving in the military,whether it would it bar trans people from joining the military going forward, or would it force the military to discharge trans people who are already serving is still to be seen.

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