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Earlier this week, the Senate Budget Committee voted to approve tax reform legislation, advancing Americans one step closer to benefiting from meaningful, growth-oriented tax cuts. And while the plan is far more complicated than it should be, it is critical for the Senate as a whole to pass the bill in order to help turbocharge our economy and allow American families to keep more of their own hard-earned money.
Democratic Senator Al Franken is fighting for political survival amid mounting allegations that he committed sexual abuse and a solidifying resolve within his party to take a hard line on any such transgressions. The senator from Minnesota's problems were compounded Thursday on two fronts: A fifth accuser , this one an Army veteran, stepped forward with an account similar to three others who have claimed they were groped while posing for pictures with the former Saturday Night Live star.
Janitors have been demanding higher wages for two decades., in a series of union-backed organizing campaigns in California. Here, a group of janitors demonstrated in Irvine in 2012.
Outraged Garrison Keillor fans deluged Minnesota Public Radio Thursday with complaints about the firing of the humorist over alleged workplace misconduct. Some say they will no longer support MPR, one of the nation's largest public radio operations, which depends heavily on financial contributions.
The New York Times alleges that according to several lawmakers and aides, Trump urged top Republicans in the Senate to wrap up its probe into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign, something which has dogged his presidency. Senator Richard Burr , the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, confirmed that the president was "eager" to see the end of his investigation.
U.S. Rep. John Conyers speaks at a session during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 45th annual legislative conference Sept. 18, 2015 in Washington, D.C. That same year, Conyers paid more than $27,000 to settle a sexual harassment complaint against him.
Rep. John Conyers' attorney said that the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat has not decided whether to resign amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
White House Envisions Tillerson Ouster From State Dept., to Be Replaced by Pompeo, Within Weeks - WASHINGTON - The White House has developed a plan to force out Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whose relationship with President Trump has been strained, and replace him with Mike Pompeo Army veteran says Franken groped her during USO tour in 2003 - STORY HIGHLIGHTS - An Army veteran says Sen. Al Franken groped her in December 2003, telling CNN that while she was deployed in Kuwait, the Minnesota Democrat cupped her breast during a photo op.
White House Envisions Tillerson Ouster From State Dept., to Be Replaced by Pompeo, Within Weeks - WASHINGTON - The White House has developed a plan to force out Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, whose relationship with President Trump has been strained, and replace him with Mike Pompeo Army veteran says Franken groped her during USO tour in 2003 - STORY HIGHLIGHTS - An Army veteran says Sen. Al Franken groped her in December 2003, telling CNN that while she was deployed in Kuwait, the Minnesota Democrat cupped her breast during a photo op.
Minnesota residents and fans of Garrison Keillor expressed sadness and disappointment at news that he has been accused of improper behavior. Keillor was fired from Minnesota Public Radio Wednesday.
John Conyers Hospitalized For Stress-Related Illness Amid Sex Scandal - DETROIT - U.S. Congressman John Conyers is hospitalized for a "stress-related" illness. - Family spokesperson Sam Riddle confirmed Thursday morning that the 88-year-old Detroit Democrat is seeking treatment at a local hospital.
Federal prosecutors are recommending that a former Louisiana congressman serve no more jail time now that many of the convictions against him have been overturned. William Jefferson, 70, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans, has served more than five years of a 13-year sentence after being convicted on bribery charges.
In this photo provided by Dennis Lennox, Democratic Rep. John Conyers, the longest serving member of the House, is seen on a plane to Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Conyers missed two roll call votes in the House Tuesday night and was photographed by a passenger boarding a Delta Airlines flight to Detroit.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says sexual harassment shouldn't exist anywhere, "let alone in the United States Congress" - and he says it won't be tolerated. Calls for Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign are growing after a former staffer said the longest-serving member of the House made unwanted sexual advances, including partially undressing in front of her and inappropriate touching.
Calls for Michigan Rep. John Conyers to resign are growing after a former staffer said the longest-serving member of the House made unwanted sexual advances, including partially undressing in front of her and inappropriate touching. House Speaker Paul Ryan says sexual harassment shouldn't exist anywhere, "let alone in the United States Congress" - and he says it won't be tolerated.
A lawsuit alleges that author Emma Cline plagiarized parts of her bestselling novel "The Girls" from an ex-boyfriend by spying on his email and other accounts. A lawsuit alleges that author Emma Cline plagiarized parts of her bestselling novel "The Girls" from an ex-boyfriend by spying on his email and other accounts.
DETROIT A woman who alleges she was fired because she rejected Detroit Rep. John Conyers' sexual advances broke a confidentiality agreement Thursday to tell NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.
Missouri congressional members are expressing their views after President Trump's address on tax cuts at the St. Charles Convention Center Wednesday. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer says the plan passed by the House offers major tax cuts to two important groups - small businesses, and those making $200,000 or less.
In this photo provided by Dennis Lennox, Democratic Rep. John Conyers, the longest serving member of the House, is seen on a plane to Detroit on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. Conyers missed two roll call votes in the House Tuesday night and was photographed by a passenger boarding a Delta Airlines flight to Detroit.
Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'