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U.S. Congress passes $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, sends to Trump – Reuters

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U.S. Congress passes $ 19.1 billion disaster aid bill, sends to Trump Reuters The U.S. Congress on Monday approved legislation providing $ 19.1 billion in emergency funding for disaster recovery efforts throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, sending it to President Donald Trump to sign into law. Final passage came as the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted 354-58 for the measure, which lawmakers and Trump had haggled over for months. It was approved by the Republican-led Senate late last month, and Trump has said he supports it. The president, who…

Journalists with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN in US denied passes to cover Congress – South China Morning Post

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Journalists with Chinese state broadcaster CGTN in US denied passes to cover Congress South China Morning Post The media has become the latest battleground in the conflict between the United States and China – after trade and technology – as journalists at the US arm of China’s state broadcaster were denied passes to cover Capitol Hill, a result of Washington’s requirement that some reporters there register as foreign agents. The Radio and Television Correspondents Association (RTCA) denied China Global Television Network (CGTN) America’s application for renewal of the credentials that give…

Full List: Who Supports an Impeachment Inquiry Against Trump? – The New York Times

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Full List: Who Supports an Impeachment Inquiry Against Trump? The New York Times Impeachment 101: How could Congress remove President Trump from office? Los Angeles Times Robert Mueller should testify before Congress Vox.com By stepping down, Robert Mueller forces Congress to finally stand up to Donald Trump USA TODAY Mueller says he could not charge Trump as Congress weighs impeachment Reuters View full coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

As Trump Battles Congress, U.S. Drug Spending To Eclipse $370B – Forbes

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As Trump Battles Congress, U.S. Drug Spending To Eclipse $ 370B Forbes U.S. drug spending is projected to grow this year by 2.5% to more than $ 370 billion in 2019, boosting overall healthcare spending past $ 3.3 trillion, Fitch … “us congress” – Google News

Democrats could take Trump to the Supreme Court over war powers, scholars say – Vox.com

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Democrats could take Trump to the Supreme Court over war powers, scholars say Vox.com A group of constitutional scholars and lawmakers want House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to take President Donald to the Supreme Court — over the war in Yemen. “us congress” – Google News

Companies lobby U.S. Congress on carbon tax; senator expects bill in weeks – Reuters

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Companies lobby U.S. Congress on carbon tax; senator expects bill in weeks Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Representatives from more than 70 companies met with U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday to push for a tax on carbon emissions to fight … “us congress” – Google News