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

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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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US Senate approves Republicans’ tax overhaul – Reuters

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Aljazeera.com US Senate approves Republicans' tax overhaulReutersWASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Saturday approved a sweeping tax overhaul, moving Republicans and President Donald Trump a major step closer to their goal of slashing taxes for businesses and the rich while offering everyday Americans …Senate Republicans 'have votes' to pass US tax billAljazeera.com Senate Passes Sweeping Republican Tax Overhaul BillNew York TimesTax bill: Trump victory as Senate backs tax overhaulBBC NewsCNN –Deutsche Welle –Voice of Americaall 4,217 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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

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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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Senate committee questions Trump nuclear authority – BBC News

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UPI.com Senate committee questions Trump nuclear authorityBBC NewsFor the first time in over 40 years, Congress has examined a US president's authority to launch a nuclear attack. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing was titled Authority to Order the Use of Nuclear Weapons. Some senators expressed concern …For first time in 40 years, Congress debates US president's nuclear powerUPI.com Trump's Nuclear Authority Reviewed on Capitol HillVoice of Americaall 384 news articles » us president – Google News

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House Passes Tax Bill, as Does Senate Panel – New York Times

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New York Times House Passes Tax Bill, as Does Senate PanelNew York Times“It's a combination of shrewd legislative maneuvering and political necessity,” said Ken Spain, a former official with the National Republican Congressional Committee who now lobbies on tax issues. “The result is landmark legislation moving at …and more » us politics – Google News

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Jeff Flake, a Fierce Trump Critic, Will Not Seek Re-election for Senate – New York Times

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USA TODAY Jeff Flake, a Fierce Trump Critic, Will Not Seek Re-election for SenateNew York TimesLast week, Senator John McCain, the senior senator from Arizona, spoke in Philadelphia, denouncing the “half-baked, spurious nationalism” that he saw overtaking American politics. Former … When the next generation asks us, 'Why didn't you do something?Flake's speech burning Trump gets standing ovation from some RepublicansCNN Sen. Jeff Flake says he will not seek re-election in 2018, citing nastiness of Trump-era politicsUSA TODAY'Heaven help us': Top GOP senator announces that he won't seek reelection in…

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