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Trump to target taxes, regulations in Detroit economic speech
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday proposed tax breaks for working families and for corporations as he outlined economic plans in an effort to regain momentum lost during a damaging spate of controversies. Trump said his plan would include imposing a temporary moratorium on new federal regulations and a reduction to the tax burden on working parents with childcare costs.
Booker, Menendez speak at heroin forum
Booker, Menendez speak at opioid and heroin forum U.S. surgeon general, New Jersey senators on panel Check out this story on mycentraljersey.com: http://on.app.com/2aVIvf9 Drug and alcohol treatment in New Jersey has been declining. Advocates say that's because of a drop in indigent funding and other obstacles to access The Asbury Park Press is covering a forum focusing on the opioid and heroin epidemic now underway at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston.
Clinton sets out most efficient path to get to 270
In this Aug. 3, 2016, photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives at a rally at Adams City High School in Commerce City, Colo. Clinton doesn't appear all that interested in making any scenic stops on her state-to-state quest to become president.
Congressman Andre Carson Hosts 7th Annual Job Fair
This Wednesday, August 10th, Congressman Andre Carson in cooperation with Ivy Tech Community College will host a job fair in Indianapolis. The fair will feature 150 employers and over 3,500 open positions.
Buchholz the ‘Bernie-crat,’ likes his chances against Kind in Tuesday’s Wisconsin primary
The Democratic candidate for congress is on the ballot facing off against longtime incumbent Ron Kind on Tuesday in western Wisconsin. Buchholz said the allegiance he has to Bernie Sanders and the Vermont Senator's ideas could really help him at the polls.
Family Connection to honor Acheson, Payne, Dooleys for work with young people
Family Connection-Communities in Schools of Athens will honor famed chef and restaurateur Hugh Acheson; former University of Georgia football coach Vince Dooley and his wife, Barbara; and longtime Clarke County Board of Education member Vernon Payne for their long-standing commitment to area children and youth at the Changing the Picture for Athens Children awards dinner Saturday. The dinner, beginning with a 6 p.m. reception, will be at The Cotton Press at 160 Tracy St. in Athens.
Florida governor criticizes Washington for lagging in Zika fight
Florida Gov. Rick Scott speaks at a press conference about the Zika virus as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Dr. Tom Frieden , Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and Florida Surgeon General Celeste Philip look on in Doral, Florida, U.S. on August 4, 2016. REUTERS/Joe Skipper/File Photo Florida Republican Governor Rick Scott on Sunday accused the federal government of lagging in providing assistance to combat the spread of the Zika virus in a Miami-area neighborhood, the site of the first U.S. transmission of the virus.
Trump backers downplay rough week after poll shows him lagging Clinton
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to the crowd following a rally at Windham High School on August 6, 2016 in Windham, New Hampshire. Photo - Scott Eisen/Getty Images/AFP Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to the crowd following a rally at Windham High School on August 6, 2016 in Windham, New Hampshire.
Clinton Leading Trump by Eight Points: Poll
Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee, is leading her Republican rival Donald Trump by eight points, a latest opinion poll said today. In a latest poll, The Washington Post/ABC News said Clinton and her running mate, Tim Kaine, now lead Trump and his running mate Mike Pence by 50 to 42 per cent among registered voters.
A second Republican congressman just endorsed someone who…
Rep. Scott Rigell of Virginia became the second Republican member of Congress to break from party lines and endorse a candidate who is not his party's nominee. Rigell told The New York Times on Saturday that he will be voting for Libertarian Party nominee and New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson instead of Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Trump says Hillary Clinton is not ‘all there,’ questions her mental health
"I think the people of this country don't want somebody that's going to short-circuit up here," Trump said, pointing to his head. In a series of scathing personal attacks, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump questions Clinton's mental health and at one point, he also called her "Hillary Rotten Clinton."
Trump touches Minnesota’s untouchables
Minnesota's large and ever increasing Somali population is the ultimate protected minority in our left-wing utopia. The Somalis are black.
NLR alum scores 2nd comics win
DRAWING ON A WIN: Nate Powell, a graphic novelist who graduated from North Little Rock High School, recently won his second Eisner Award at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Powell worked with authors U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and Andrew Aydin.
Charting a road to 270, Clinton sets out on most efficient path comments
In this Aug. 3, 2016, photo, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton arrives at a rally at Adams City High School in Commerce City, Colo. Clinton doesn't appear all that interested in making any scenic stops on her state-to-state quest to become president.
Williams: Dems unified, GOP isn’t
Recently returned from the Democratic Nation convention in Philadelphia, State Rep. Al Williams, D-Midway, said the political event was "absolutely fantastic." Recently returned from the Democratic Nation convention in Philadelphia, State Rep. Al Williams, D-Midway, said the political event was "absolutely fantastic."
New Donald Trump attack ad turns Hillary Clinton into a…
The ad attempts to pounce on an explanation Clinton gave on Friday at an event for the National Association of Black Journalists and National Association of Hispanic Journalists . At the event, Clinton said she might have "short-circuited" in making a claim on Fox News that her statements on her email scandal were "truthful."
Donald Trump seems to have a new nickname for ‘Unstable…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump test-drove a new nickname for Hillary Clinton during a campaign rally in New Hampshire on Saturday. "Unstable" wasn't the only name Trump pinned on Clinton at the rally.
Hillsborough Democrats take aim at GOP during fundraising dinner
The Hillsborough County Democratic Party's annual Kennedy-King fundraising dinner Saturday night was an unprecedented success for the recent, generally dysfunctional history of the local party, with a big, excited crowd swelled by dozens of local candidates and party officials. They included everyone from state party chairwoman Allison Tant and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson to most of the Tampa City Council.
For GOP, Marty Feigenbaum best choice in 23rd District
They are Republicans vying in the Aug. 30 primary for the chance to run in November against a Democrat in the 23rd U.S. House District. The chances of a GOP candidate defeating a Democrat in this district are slim.