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Toomey center stage as debate begins on reconciling House, Senate tax plans
U.S. Sens. Tom Carper of Delaware and Bob Menendez of New Jersey, both Democrats, are also on the conference committee.
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Listen 5:27Sessions: NYC terror attacks show immigration a security issue
Sessions called anew Tuesday on Congress to strengthen immigration laws and said President Donald Trump's administration was taking steps to more strictly enforce law.
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DNC group calls for drastic cut in ‘superdelegates’ as part of nomination process
The group created to reform how the Democratic National Committee selects its presidential nominee announced plans to slash the number of superdelegates by more than half.
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Could a law to bring down the mob be used in Weinstein case?
The federal anti-racketeering law has been used since the late 1970s to bring down mob bosses. Could it be used to prosecute Harvey Weinstein?
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‘Uncomfortable’ Mississippi Civil Rights Museum aims to face past, move forward
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opens Saturday in Jackson as a testament to the state's complicated, often dark, racial and political history.
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WATCH: FBI Director Wray testifies before House Judiciary Committee
FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies Thursday before the House Judiciary Committee, where he's expected to face a grilling about the Russia investigation.
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House passes bill to allow ‘concealed carry’ across state lines
The move, pushed by the National Rifle Association, comes just weeks after mass shootings in Las Vegas and Texas.
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Are GOP Senators wiping out tax breaks for corporations?
This self-cannibalizing situation came about because of last-minute negotiations to get the votes of holdout senators.
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High court ruling in case over same-sex wedding cake could cast shadow in Philly
Philadelphia city officials are among local leaders nationwide anticipating the outcome of the Masterpiec ...
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Listen 2:25Poll: Trump’s opposition firmer than his support
As a candidate, President Trump once joked, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any voters."
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Trump administration delays decision on race, ethnicity data for census
A spokesperson for OMB could not provide any information about the delay.
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The Russia Investigations: After Flynn plea deal, where does Mueller aim next?
This week in the Russia investigations: Flynn makes a deal ... What other dominoes could fall? ... Donald Trump Jr. has another date on Capitol Hill.
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Senate Republicans pass massive tax overhaul
If the GOP can reconcile differences in the tax bills passed by House and Senate, Trump could have his wish for signing the $1.4 trillion tax overhaul into law by Christmas.
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Senate debates GOP tax bill: What to watch for
Many GOP members sound hopeful about passing their tax bill, possibly in a matter of hours. But they aren't there yet.
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