Senate strikes tax exemption for college linked to Betsy DeVos – The Guardian

The Guardian Senate strikes tax exemption for college linked to Betsy DeVosThe GuardianIn a surprise 52-48 vote, four Republicans supported an amendment offered by Democrat Jeff Merkley to remove the exception from the legislation. The decision came after Democrats raised the issue in a contentious exchange on the Senate floor …Senate votes to block last-minute GOP tax break for conservative Michigan collegeChicago Tribune Democrats defeated piece of the GOP tax bill that appeared to only benefit a single conservative collegeBusiness InsiderDemocratic PartyLos Angeles TimesThe Atlanticall 49 news articles » us democrats…

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Senate strikes amendment giving tax exemption for Betsy DeVos’s old college – The Guardian

The Guardian Senate strikes amendment giving tax exemption for Betsy DeVos's old collegeThe GuardianDemocrats have accused the school of refusing government aid to avoid complying with federal regulations preventing discrimination based on sexual orientation. Michigan Democrat senator Claire McCaskill scoffed: “This is a very limited provision …Tax bill vote: Live updates from US Senate chamberFox News all 16 news articles » us democrats – Google News

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US President Donald Trump expands birth control exemption for employers – Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle US President Donald Trump expands birth control exemption for employersDeutsche WelleUS President Donald Trump's administration announced on Friday that more employers will now be able to obtain an exemption from providing no-cost birth control for women on the grounds of religious or moral objections. The long-expected revision is …US President Donald Trump rolls back Obama-era birth control protectionsNEWS.com.au US President Donald Trump annuls mandatory Obamacare contraception coverageThe New Indian ExpressTrump administration deals major blow to Obamacare birth control mandateCNNStuff.co.nz –Breitbart Newsall 427 news articles » us president – Google News

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