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President Donald Trump steps through the door of Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., Friday, Sept. 29, 2017.
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Hurricane Maria a reminder of ‘second-class’ status for some
Xavier Totti moved to the mainland United States from his native Puerto Rico 43 years ago. He is still asked routinely if he is "legal," and when he mails packages to relatives back home, he has to fill out an international form.
Iowa dramatically outspends Minnesota to lure companies like Amazon
Apple CEO Tim Cook told Iowa officials "we admire what you guys have accomplished" in creating an environment to attract job-creating companies like Apple and Amazon to the state. The head of Apple Inc. stood on the steps of the Iowa State Capitol this summer and delivered the kind of speech that makes some Minnesotans wince.
Iowa Democrats revive Steak Fry, look to recover lost voters
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, puts his apron on before working the grill at the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry, Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Latest: Democrat says party at fault for heartland loss
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He’s a GOP insider and the party’s best shot to flip a seat this year. Where’s the money?
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie speaks during a Sept. 19 debate with challenger Lt.
Democrats in Iowa looking for ways to win back Trump voters
In this Nov. 30, 2016 file photo, Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, pauses while speaking to members of the media following the House Democratic Caucus elections on Capitol Hill in Washington. Ryan is among three rising House Democrats, including Illinois' Cheri Bustos and Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, in Des Moines, Saturday, Sept.
Race to decide if West Coast keeps its only GOP-led chamber
The Washington state Senate is the only Republican-led legislative chamber on the West Coast, and a special election in Seattle's wealthy eastern suburbs has drawn millions of dollars and national attention to two political newcomers vying for the seat in November. Democrat Manka Dhingra and Republican Jinyoung Lee Englund are seeking to serve the last year of a four-year term left vacant by the death of Republican Sen. Andy Hill.
ACLU dances on the grave of Henry Hyde – thanks to Republican Gov. Rauner
Despite his campaign rhetoric, Bruce Rauner may go down in history as one of Illinois' most socially and culturally transformative governors. He'll certainly be listed among the most effective for the Democrat, progressive left.
News 30 Mins Ago Democrats in Iowa looking for ways to win back Trump voters
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Why Graham-Cassidy Failed – And the Hard Slog Ahead
With the announcement by U.S. Senators Ron Paul , John McCain , Susan Collins , and Ted Cruz declaring their refusal to support the Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill, the latest Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare has met with failure yet again. Lest we repeat the procedure in an endless loop, there is a lesson to be learned from this debacle about the insidious cunning of modern liberalism.
US health secretary Tom Price quits after Trump angered by chartered flights controversy
Donald Trump's health secretary has resigned after his costly travel triggered investigations that overshadowed the administration's agenda and angered the US president. Health and human services secretary Tom Price became the first member of the president's Cabinet to be pushed out in an administration that has seen several high-ranking White House aides ousted.
Business owner meets president
Amy Gannon heard around the office the White House was looking for local small businessmen to interview ahead of President Donald Trump's Indiana speech. John Gannon, owner of Custom Wood Fencing of Greenfield, shared his thoughts on tax reform about a week before Trump stepped off Air Force One at the Indianapolis International Airport.
Why high tax-state Republicans should support the elimination of the state and local tax deduction
Senator Bob Casey tweeted, "Cutting taxes for the super-rich won't create jobs or grow incomes for middle class families." Nancy Pelosi tweeted, "The GOP Tax Plan isn't tax reform.
Jim Jordan: ‘Any Tax Cut Should Actually Cut Taxes’
Rep. Jim Jordan praised President Donald Trump's tax plan Friday, telling Newsmax TV that "any tax cut should first actually cut taxes." "This is what we said at the Freedom Caucus," the Ohio Republican and a founder of the group of conservative party members, told Miranda Khan on "America Talks Live" in an interview.
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden Gets Bypassed On Taxes By Trump
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has authored two bipartisan plans to revamp the tax code, including one with a member of President Donald Trump's cabinet. "You'll have to ask them why," Wyden said in a telephone interview Thursday.
Price Resigns From Trump Cabinet Amid Private Jet Investigations
Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, shown here at a discussion about opioids on Thursday, drew fire for his use of private jets. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price, shown here at a discussion about opioids on Thursday, drew fire for his use of private jets.
A look at the career of Trump’s HHS Secretary Tom Price
According to a report from Politico, the US Health and Human Services secretary's flights on private and military planes have racked up costs of over $1 million . The Department of Health and Human Services is now conducting an investigation into Price's travel expenses.
Health secretary Tom Price resigns amid travel flap
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Democrat Enters Race for Ohio Treasurer
Democrats have candidates in each of the five executive statewide offices next year with a Cincinnati attorney's kickoff of his campaign for treasurer. Rob Richardson Jr .