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

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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US court strikes down two Republican-drawn Texas congressional districts – Reuters

US court strikes down two Republican-drawn Texas congressional districtsReutersAUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A U.S. court struck down two Republican-drawn U.S. congressional districts in Texas on Tuesday, saying they were discriminatory and ordering a remedy ahead of elections in 2018, court papers showed. In the case that has been …and more » us republicans – Google News

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