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Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistance
Read full article: Military veterans are becoming the face of Trump's government cuts and Democrats' resistanceCongressional lawmakers are scrambling to formulate a response to President Donald Trumpโs slashing of the federal government as one group takes a front and center role: military veterans.
Some Republican lawmakers have concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE. Here's what they've said
Read full article: Some Republican lawmakers have concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE. Here's what they've saidRepublicans, particularly those in Congress, have been overwhelmingly supportive of broad cuts across the federal government at the hands of Elon Muskโs Department of Government Efficiency.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primaries
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Illinois presidential and state primariesThree incumbent congressmen face tough challenges from within their own parties in Tuesdayโs primaries in Illinois.
Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approval
Read full article: Burn pits legislation nears finish line with House approvalThe House has approved a significant expansion of health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Illinois Dems embrace gerrymandering in fight for US House
Read full article: Illinois Dems embrace gerrymandering in fight for US HouseIn the fight to keep control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats need help from the few places where state lawmakers can make 2022 difficult for Republicans.
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The Latest: S. Korea reports 97 new coronavirus cases
Read full article: The Latest: S. Korea reports 97 new coronavirus casesWomen peel potatoes outside a snack bar amid the new coronavirus pandemic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. โ Queen Elizabeth II honors the work of doctors, nurses, delivery drivers, fundraisers and volunteers during the coronavirus pandemic. The health department on Sunday reported 613 new cases for a total of 92,833 confirmed and probable cases. ___BRATISLAVA, Slovakia โ Slovakia is imposing new restrictive measures in hopes of curbing a surge in coronavirus infections. This past week, Slovakia reported new highs for confirmed coronavirus cases for four straight days, with a record 1,887 Friday.