Obstacles await as Congress resumes health care fight
Republican hopes for repealing and replacing former President Barack Obama's health care law are still twitching in Congress, though barely.
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Houston deals with waste, mold
Several reports have been made of a scammer identifying as state police representatives and soliciting donations for hurricane victims.
Tax reform near the top of Congress’ lengthy to-do list
When lawmakers return this week from the August recess, they'll face a bevy of must-do tasks, but chief among them is a long-held Republican agenda item: comprehensive tax reform. Enthusiasm levels are high for the mountainous challenge, as tax reform is a widely popular idea, and Republicans are desperate for a major legislative accomplishment they can tout in next year's midterm elections.
How the Supreme Court finally dismantled miscegenation laws
In 1958, shortly after their wedding, Mildred and Richard Loving were arrested in their Virginia home by local police for the crime of being married. Richard was white.
Prosecutors in Aaron Schock Case: Investigators Didn’t Ask if He Was Gay
Federal prosecutors have filed a court document denying they or the FBI made inquiries into former Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock's sex life when investigating whether he misused government and campaign funds. Lawyers for Schock, who has been indicted on charges of diverting these funds for personal use, said in August that investigators asked inappropriate questions, including whether Schock is gay.
There’s A ‘Strong Moral Case For Energy Abundance.’ Here’s Why [VIDEO]
Energy expert Myron Ebell served as the Trump administration's head of transition for the Environmental Protection Agency and became the "target" of radical environmental groups' hate campaigns, he told The Daily Caller News Foundation in an exclusive interview. He became a focus of protests, with some even even using projectors to shine his name on to the EPA building while chanting, "Stop the Evil Myron Ebell!" He continues to hit back by explaining how the Trump administration is unwinding strangling government red tape, and highlighting the president's efforts to stimulate energy, mining, agriculture, forestry and manufacturing in America again.
Trump Simulates Empathy In Photo Op Trip To Houston
President Trump helps distribute meals and takes pictures with storm victims at a hurricane relief center in Houston https://t.co/qRUgeO1g0H AP: Houston ultra-polluted Superfund sites are flooded, raising concerns about toxins. But the EPA is not on scene.
New California Law to Expand Protection for Immigrants
California police will soon be barred from arresting crime victims or witnesses just because of actual or suspected immigration violations under a new law the governor signed Friday. The measure is one of several authored by state lawmakers to ensure people living in the country illegally who otherwise follow the law are not deterred from reporting crimes or serving as witnesses.
New blast at Texas chemical plant flooded by Hurricane Harvey
Thick black smoke and towering orange flames shot up once again from a flooded Houston-area chemical plant where highly unstable compounds blew up after losing refrigeration. Containers of organic peroxides exploded and caught fire on Friday evening and Thursday morning, sending plumes of acrid smoke into the air.
Texas Federal Court Deals Yet Another Blow to USDOL’s Overtime Rule
A federal judge in Texas struck down the controversial Obama-era change to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act that was intended to substantially raise the minimum salary threshold required for employees to qualify for the "white collar" exemptions. This signifies another setback for the so-called "overtime rule".
Oklahoma Capitol Boxscore for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017
With the automobile sales tax decided, lawmakers are expected to finalize plans for a special session. The session, if it happens, likely won't be announced until the governor and legislative leaders agree on how to address a $215 million shortfall caused by the Oklahoma Supreme Court's rejection of an unconstitutional cigarette fee.
HHS cutting way back on funds for – Obamacare’ promotion
Affirming its disdain for "Obamacare," the Trump administration on Thursday announced sharp cuts in programs promoting health care enrollment under the Affordable Care Act for next year. Advertising will be cut from $100 million spent on 2017 sign-ups to $10 million, said Health and Human Services officials.
As Menendez Trial Starts, What Has Been Keeping Prosecutors and Defense Lawyers Up at Night?
After working while under a criminal indictment for 28 months, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez is about to get a chance to prove his innocence.
Trump Pardoning Arpaio Threatens Constitution
With all eyes focused, rightly, on Texas and the victims of Hurricane Harvey, it is easy to overlook the grave threat to constitutional democracy the president issued when he pardoned former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio last week. On its surface, the pardon looks like just another nod to rabid anti-immigration forces.
Advertising budget for Obamacare to be cut 90 pct.: U.S. health agency
The Wolfeboro woman facing animal cruelty charges after 75 Great Danes were seized from her mansion will have to wait until next week to learn whether a judge will allow her to place them with new... The Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics finalized terms of their Aug. 22 trade Wednesday night, with the Celtics sweetening the deal with a second-round ... (more)
Filipinos accused of links to Marawi siege ordered freed
Philippine prosecutors have dismissed rebellion complaints against 59 men who were stopped by police and army troops at two checkpoints in the south and accused of attempting to join Islamic State-linked militants who laid siege to a southern city. Senior government prosecutor Peter Ong said Thursday the complaints filed by the military against the Muslim men were dismissed because of a lack of strong evidence, and authorities were ordered to free all the men.
REVEALED: Comey Concluded Hillary Was Innocent “Long Before” FBI Investigation Was Over
Documents released on Thursday show former FBI head James Comey exonerated Hillary Clinton before the investigation into her email conduct had concluded. Even more concerning is "Mr. Comey even circulated an early draft statement to select members of senior FBI leadership," reports Townhall.
Impersonator of Dead Sea Scrolls scholars sees U.S. conviction upheld
A disbarred U.S. lawyer convicted of impersonating Dead Sea Scrolls scholars in emails on Thursday lost his bid to escape his two-month prison sentence. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York left in place Raphael Golb's convictions in New York state court on 10 criminal counts, but rejected another seven.
DOJ Seized $1.8 Billion Through Civil Forfeiture in 2015
In 2015, civil forfeiture procedures were used by the U.S. Department of Justice to seize $1.8 billion worth of assets from Americans.[1] This figure does not include takings by the U.S. Treasury Department or state and local governments. Using these little-known procedures, "the government can take your home, business, cash, car or other property on the mere suspicion that it is somehow connected to criminal activity - and without ever convicting or even charging you with a crime."
.com | Federal judge blocks Texas’ tough ‘sanctuary cities’ law
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a press briefing the State of Texas Emergency Command Center at Department of Public Safety headquarters in Austin. Austin - A US federal judge late on Wednesday temporarily blocked most of Texas' tough new "sanctuary cities" law that would have let police officers ask people during routine stops whether they're in the US legally and threatened sheriffs with jail time for not co-operating with federal immigration authorities.