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U.S. Senate In Turnaround Backs Aid For Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits
The shift came after days of protest and vigils outside the U.S. Capitol.

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The shift came after days of protest and vigils outside the U.S. Capitol.

Schwab fends off challenge and two state school board members benched.
“Investors are buying up single-family homes — homes that first-time homebuyers usually buy — and renting them out at sky-high rates.”
A panel of executives from farm groups detailed some of their concerns and requests for the next farm bill at the Minnesota FarmFest.
“I’ve always maintained that a woman’s reproductive health care decisions should be between her and her physician.”
The White House is limited in what it can do, and the burden has fallen on Congress to try to codify Roe v. Wade into law.
Several incumbent Kansas legislators are on their way out of the Statehouse after Tuesday's election.
Biden cautioned that “we do not know whether this draft is genuine, or whether it reflects the final decision of the Court.”
Options: Suspend federal gas tax or expand domestic oil production.
Those who opposed the measure said it would further enable drug users.
The surplus mostly came from high-than-expected individual income tax returns, which beat revenue projections.
Counseling, treatment services to be available for 12 months, up from two months.
The panel asks for information about meetings that took place in-person at the White House ahead of the Jan. 6 attacks, as well as remotely.
“Voters deserve to receive accurate information about the democratic process so their voices can be heard.”
Rep. Ron Highland is among several state representatives stepping back after at least 10 years in the Statehouse.
“One thing is clear: Kansans are resilient, and we will get through this together.”
Senate needs two-thirds vote to complete override.
Governor, Democrats renew call for July termination of 6.5% rate.
The framework of a World War II-era program allows the federal government to provide military and humanitarian aid.
Republicans argue the bill is the best way to ensure fairness.