Government shutdown averted mere hours before deadline
Lawmakers have prevented a government shutdown by passing a six-month funding stopgap bill, with the U.S. Senate voting 54-46 hours before the midnight deadline.
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Bill introduced to ban student visas to Chinese nationals
U.S. Rep. Riley Moore, R-WV, filed a bill on Friday to ban Chinese nationals from receiving student visas.
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Government shutdown likely averted after Senate cloture vote
After a nail-biter cloture vote in the U.S. Senate, a government shutdown appears unlikely as Republicans’ stopgap bill now moves to a final majority... Read More.
Small business optimism falling, uncertainty rising
Small business optimism is falling, and uncertainty is rising, a new survey from the National Federation of Independent Business shows.
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Senate Democrats unmoved by threat of shutdown; many refuse to follow Schumers lead
As U.S. senators are poised to vote on advancing Republicans’ six-month Continuing Resolution to keep the government open, Democrats are indirectly bashing the few... Read More.
Kelly seeks to restore staffing at U.S. park, forest services
U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, has introduced bills to restore staffing at the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service, which oversees the... Read More.
Michigan teacher fees could be eliminated
Forcing Michigan teachers and potential teachers to pay to be teachers could end.
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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European wine, spirits
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened European countries with a 200% tariff on wine, champagne and other alcoholic products from France and the European... Read More.
Greenpeace-Energy Transfer lawsuit winding down
The long-anticipated North Dakota lawsuit between Energy Transfer and Greenpeace is winding down, with both parties resting their cases Thursday.
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Schumer says hell now vote to approve GOP spending bill, avoid shutdown
With just a day before the potential for a government shutdown, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, switched course Thursday night and said he... Read More.
