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Democrat predicts House will get Trump’s tax returns — but there are a few complications
WASHINGTON — House Democrats have asked for a confidential copy of President Trump’s tax returns from the IRS, but obtaining them won’t be simple or fast, Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va.,…
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House to vote on background check bills next week
The House is set to vote on legislation next week to enhance background checks for…
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Kentucky governor facing reelection voices support for Trump
Gov. Matt Bevin, a Kentucky Republican facing reelection this fall, said Friday he would be…
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OTHER NEWS From Around The Country
Nebraska state senator compares American flag to Nazi swastika
Nebraska state Sen. Ernie Chambers on Tuesday compared the American flag with the Nazi swastika on the floor of the legislature.
“I don’t come here for this rag every day,…
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Florida Democrats Reveal Political Strategy On New Gun Laws
The political strategy for Democrats hoping to rewrite Florida gun laws is emerging in Tallahassee,…
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Utah lawmakers are about to unveil a bill to protect LGBTQ youths from ‘conversion therapy’ — and the LDS Church won’t oppose it
Utah lawmakers are poised to consider a ban on so-called conversion therapy among minors, a…
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DeSantis wants access to Canadian prescription drugs to drop Florida’s healthcare cost
TALLAHASSEE: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he wants to give patients access to cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, making…
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Oregon lawmakers seek to lower voting age in state to 16, so teens can ‘protect their future’
Children are our future — and a group of Oregon lawmakers wants the future to be now.
They’re pushing a…
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Arizonans may have to give DNA to state…
Arizona could soon be one of the first states to maintain a massive statewide DNA database.
And if the proposed…
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers’ budget proposes decriminalizing marijuana, legalizing medical
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Monday that his budget will include proposals to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana…
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NEWS HEARD AROUND THE WORLD
EU Expects May to Request Three-Month Delay to Brexit
The European Union expects U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to be forced to request a three-month delay to Brexit, two…
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EU countries back copyright reforms aimed at Google, Facebook
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union countries on Wednesday endorsed an overhaul of the bloc’s copyright rules which would force Google…
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Venezuelan soldiers to guard border ahead of aid entry, minister says
CARACAS, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Venezuelan troops will remain stationed along the country’s borders to prevent territorial violations, the defense…
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New Zealand to target online giants with digital tax
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand said on Monday that it plans to update its laws so it can tax revenue…
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Two leading Democratic presidential candidates — U.S. Sens. Kamala Harris of California and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts — have…
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) circulated Wednesday a letter asking members of Congress to sign onto…
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