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Federal employees return to work, but fears of another shutdown loom
Hundreds of thousands of federal employees across the country are returning to work after being furloughed for more than a month
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Steep climb in benzodiazepine prescribing by primary care doctors
The percentage of outpatient medical visits that led to a benzodiazepine prescription doubled from 2003 to 2015, according to a study published Friday.
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Koch network gathers wealthy donors after 2020 Trump snub
Hundreds of wealthy donors gathered Charles Koch are meeting this weekend after his political network said it won't support Trump's 2020 re-election campaign.
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For many with disabilities, ‘Let It Go’ is an anthem for acceptance
Disney's Frozen remains one of the greatest box-office successes in history. But in terms of impact and influence, it is perhaps most loved for one of its breakout songs.
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Black workers had long history with fed jobs before shutdown
The shutdown left a painful toll for African-Americans who make up nearly 20 percent of the federal workforce and historically have been on the low end of the pay scale.
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7 takeaways from the longest shutdown in U.S. history
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally over. And there are no two ways about it — Trump caved.
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Trump signs bill to reopen government, but border fight still looms
The longest government shutdown in history ended after President Trump signed a bipartisan three-week stopgap funding measure late Friday.
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As government reopens, federal workers look forward to paying bills
One South Philadelphia resident says he looks forward to paying his bills, now that government operations have resumed.
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Newseum bought by Johns Hopkins for $372.5 million
The Newseum is losing its stately glass-and-steel digs. The organization behind the journalism museum, The Freedom Forum, says it has reached a $372.5 million deal.
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Even with IRS staffers returning, tax refunds may be delayed
The disruption from the partial shutdown and the recent absence of a large contingent of recalled IRS employees mean the possibility of delayed tax refunds.
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Trump reopens government operations as FAA reports ‘sick leaves’ causing flight delays
As LaGuardia and Newark airports are hit with takeoff delays due to ‘sick leave,’ president announces government operations will resume until Feb. 15.
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Trump, Congress strike short-term deal to reopen government
Three people familiar with the negotiations on Capitol Hill said the deal would restore money for the shuttered agencies for three weeks, while negotiations continue.
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HUD Secretary Carson: Leaders need to ‘take your ego out of it’ and end shutdown
A HUD spokesperson said Carson is referring to Congressional leaders, which would include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Trump associate Roger Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Stone has been under scrutiny for months but has maintained his innocence.
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Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to comply with Senate subpoena
The Senate committee did not immediately confirm the subpoena. It ordinarily holds its Russia-related hearings in private.
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