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Grassroots campaign puts pressure on Congress to pass ‘Pay Our Troops Act’

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An advocacy group representing service members and their families nationwide has launched a campaign encouraging the public to contact their members of Congress in support of the Pay Our Troops Act of 2026.  The National Military Family Association says more than 10,000 letters have already been sent to Congress through its Military Family Action Center, urging lawmakers to pass the bill that would ensure that troops, Defense Department civilians and Coast Guard members continue to receive pay and benefits during this shutdown. The advocacy group made it easy for the…

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House Republican touts ‘Dignity Act’ bill claiming to make path to legalization, but don’t be fooled

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A South Florida Republican has introduced an immigration bill she’s touting as “The Dignity Act.” Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar claims the legislation will “provide a dignified solution to immigrants currently living in the US.” On its surface, it would appear to make Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar a rarity of sorts, a Republican putting forward a pathway to legalization. But don’t be fooled. Experts and immigrant rights advocates note that the path to legalization in Salazar’s bill is a “dead end,” thanks to the ridiculous standards it sets—which Republicans will make sure can never be met. Advocates note…

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Trump tells China to ‘act now’ on trade or face a ‘far worse’ deal in his second term – CNBC

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Trump tells China to ‘act now’ on trade or face a ‘far worse’ deal in his second term  CNBC The US just raised tariffs on Chinese goods. China says it will hit back  CNN President Trump Says U.S. Will Buy American Farmers’ Crops to Offset China Trade Losses  TIME US-China trade war: How will tariffs hit shoppers, and can they work?  USA TODAY Donald Trump signals tougher line after trade talks end  Financial Times View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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A4A chief to US Congress: ‘Act swiftly’ on FAA reauthorization – ATWOnline

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ATWOnline A4A chief to US Congress: 'Act swiftly' on FAA reauthorizationATWOnlineAirlines for America (A4A) president and CEO Nicholas Calio called on the US Congress to pass multi-year legislation reauthorization the FAA, adding that failure to do so would jeopardize the agency's safety mission, as well as the airline industry's … us congress – Google News

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