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‘Democrats handed us a gift’: California Republicans spot political opportunity in fight for repeal of new gas tax – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles Times 'Democrats handed us a gift': California Republicans spot political opportunity in fight for repeal of new gas taxLos Angeles TimesJust weeks before it takes effect, California's new gas tax increase is again under attack, with Republicans mounting a growing campaign against the higher levies. Celebrated by Democrats as a victory for Californians weary of traveling the state's … us democrats – Google News

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After Las Vegas massacre, Democrats urge gun laws; Republicans silent – Reuters

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Reuters After Las Vegas massacre, Democrats urge gun laws; Republicans silentReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sunday's massacre in Las Vegas spurred a ritual-like response from U.S. politicians following the mass shootings that have left a trail of victims across the country: Democrats renewed demands for tougher gun laws while …Democrats quickly call for tighter gun laws after Las Vegas shooting massacreCNBC Sen. Murphy Tells Congress to 'Get Off Its Ass' on Gun ControlNBCNews.comLas Vegas shooting: Democrats demand gun legislation, Republicans praise first respondersThe San Diego Union-TribuneCNN –Los Angeles Times –The Daily Dot –GoFundMeall 1,657 news articles »…

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On ‘Dreamers’ Deal, Democrats Face a Surprising Foe: The Dreamers – New York Times

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New York Times On 'Dreamers' Deal, Democrats Face a Surprising Foe: The DreamersNew York Times“It is naïve for us to believe that we will get 12 Republicans to vote for DACA or the Dream Act without putting something on the table,” said Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, an co-author of the Dream Act, which would offer a path to citizenship …and more » us democrats – Google News

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US House Democrats seek urgent hearing on hurricane relief efforts – Reuters

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US House Democrats seek urgent hearing on hurricane relief effortsReutersWASHINGTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Two senior U.S. House Democrats on Friday sought an emergency Congressional hearing on the state of hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In a letter, Representative Elijah Cummings, the …and more » us democrats – Google News

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House Democrats want White House briefing on Puerto Rico – Politico

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Politico House Democrats want White House briefing on Puerto RicoPoliticoHouse Democrats want top Trump administration officials to brief the caucus as soon as possible on what lawmakers say has been the White House's anemic response to the devastation in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. House Democratic Caucus …Trump Must Urgently Step Up Puerto Rico Help, Democrats SayBloomberg Congressional Democrats to Trump: Do more to help Puerto RicoWashington PostTrump offers 'America's hearts and prayer' to Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands amid Democratic criticismWashington ExaminerLatin American Herald Tribuneall 6,293 news articles »…

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US Democrats Seek Disclosure After Russia-backed Political Ads – Voice of America

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Voice of America US Democrats Seek Disclosure After Russia-backed Political AdsVoice of AmericaDemocratic U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Federal Election Commission to require transparency for social media advertising after Russians bought U.S. political ads on Facebook in an alleged attempt to influence the 2016 elections. Pressure is …Democrats are trying to limit foreign influence on US elections — beginning with Google and Facebook adsRecode Democrats urge FEC to reconsider rules for foreign election advertisingCBS NewsDems ask FEC to create new rules in response to Russian Facebook adsThe HillDaily Beast –Wall Street…

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