US Congress grapples with immigration, averting funding fight – CNBC

CNBC US Congress grapples with immigration, averting funding fightCNBCLegislation to help young "Dreamer" immigrants struggled to gain footing in the U.S. Congress on Monday, as lawmakers prepared to hold a Tuesday vote on a short-term government funding measure to avoid a rerun of January's three-day partial shutdown …Congress grapples with immigration, averting funding fightReuters Trump threatens government shutdown if Congress doesn't fix immigration lawsUSA TODAYTrump Threatens Shutdown as Negotiators Close In on Budget DealNew York TimesPBS NewsHour –The Tribune –The Hill –Twitterall 1,090 news articles » us congress – Google News

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US Congress could clash with Trump administration on new Russia sanctions – Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle US Congress could clash with Trump administration on new Russia sanctionsDeutsche WelleIt could, experts note, also foreshadow a coming clash between Congress and the White House that sees lawmakers trying to push new Russia sanctions on a reluctant administration. "If I had to bet money, I would say that a bill for new sanctions will be …US Treasury Warns Against Expansion Of Russia SanctionsRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Beyond sanctions: On Russia policy, Congress should focus on new toolsThe HillTreasury warns of wide impact if US sanctions Russian debtReutersUSA TODAY –Treasury –Department of State –Northwest…

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Gowdy latest Republican to retire from US Congress – Reuters

Reuters Gowdy latest Republican to retire from US CongressReutersGowdy, who led the controversial House probe into the 2012 attacks on the U.S. diplomatic outpost in Benghazi, Libya, is in his fourth term. He became Oversight Committee chair last June, when his predecessor in that role, former Representative Jason …US Rep. Trey Gowdy announces that he won't seek another termAnderson Independent Mail US Rep. Trey Gowdy to leave Congress at end of termKUSITrey Gowdy Won't Seek Re-Election To CongressHuffPostSpartanburg Herald Journal –USA TODAYall 381 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Trump fixes gaze on Republicans during speech to US Congress – Business Insider

Business Insider Trump fixes gaze on Republicans during speech to US CongressBusiness InsiderWASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said in his speech to Congress on Tuesday that he wanted to extend an "open hand" to work with both parties on issues like immigration but he spent most of the address facing Republicans while seldom …Trump calls for unity, pushes GOP agenda in State of the Union speechWashington Post Houston Republicans cheer President Trump, while immigrant rights activists voice criticismChron.comTrump's First State of the Union Address: A Call for Unity…

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US Congress approves six-year funding for CHIP – Bluefield Daily Telegraph

US Congress approves six-year funding for CHIPBluefield Daily TelegraphCHARLESTON — Because the U.S. Congress has approved six-year funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the West Virginia program has experienced no interruption of health care services to the children and families who rely on it …and more » us congress – Google News

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Turkey, North Korea, US Congress: Your Tuesday Briefing – New York Times

New York Times Turkey, North Korea, US Congress: Your Tuesday BriefingNew York TimesFinding a single Bitcoin token can take as much electricity as an average U.S. home consumes in two years. For some virtual currency enthusiasts, that's a problem. • The Chinese government is considering adopting something that could dramatically …and more » us congress – Google News

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