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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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RPT-UPDATE 3-Top US Senate Republican, White House, aim for tax bill by year-end – Reuters

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AOL RPT-UPDATE 3-Top US Senate Republican, White House, aim for tax bill by year-endReutersWASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) – The top U.S. Senate Republican and the White House budget director said on Sunday they hoped for action on a Republican tax reform package by the end of the year, while keeping their options open on how to pay for …Top US Senate Republican aims for tax bill by year-endAOL McConnell dismisses Trump attacks on him, GOPCNNRepublicans Consider Sharp Cut in 401(k) Contribution LimitsNew York TimesRealClearPolitics –Chicago Tribuneall 844 news articles » us republicans –…

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US Senate Republicans Pass Budget Bill – Voice of America

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Voice of America US Senate Republicans Pass Budget BillVoice of AmericaWith a vote of 51 to 49, Republicans in the U.S. Senate have approved a $ 4 trillion budget that could pave the way for U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for what he has called “massive tax cuts and reform.” Senate Republicans were under pressure to …Senate Approves Budget Plan That Smooths Path Toward Tax CutNew York Times Senate approves budget in crucial step forward for Republican tax cutsWashington PostUS Senate Adopts Budget, Giving Momentum to Trump's Tax-Cut PlansBloombergReuters –CNNall 2,497 news…

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US Democrats urge full review before Senate vote on Obamacare attack – Reuters

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Reuters US Democrats urge full review before Senate vote on Obamacare attackReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic leaders in the U.S. Congress on Monday demanded that lawmakers wait to find out the budgetary and healthcare impacts of a new, last-ditch legislative effort by Republicans to repeal Obamacare before voting on it.Democrats Urge Full Review of Republicans' 11th-hour attack on ObamacareScientific American After wins against GOP, Democrats scramble to rally troops for another Obamacare fightCNNDemocrats want to know how many people will lose insurance under new Obamacare repeal billCNBCPoliticusUSA –The Guardian –The Hill –Politicoall 373 news…

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Senate To Vote On US President’s Powers To Wage War Without Congress’s Approval – Newsweek

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Newsweek Senate To Vote On US President's Powers To Wage War Without Congress's ApprovalNewsweekThe Senate was set to consider on Wednesday a proposal to restrict President Donald Trump from wielding extraordinary powers that have allowed the U.S. to wage wars across the globe in the name of fighting terrorism since the early 21st century.Senate votes down bipartisan push for new US war authorizationCBS News Senate reconsiders post-9/11 war approvals, but vote falls short of repealing military authorizationLos Angeles Timesall 90 news articles » us congress – Google News

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N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie names Supreme Court nominee; U.S. Senate … – Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com

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N.J. Politics Roundup: Christie names Supreme Court nominee; U.S. Senate …Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.comRush Holt, state Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver, and U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone. The Republican candidates are Somerset County doctor Alieta Eck and conservative activist Steve Lonegan. The Star-Ledger's political team examined the race in a chat Monday.and more » us politics – Google News

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