Results from DOJ review into NCPD will not be released by feds

The Department of Justice said in an agreement with the North Charleston Police Department it would provide technical assistance to local law enforcement. This comes after the Department of Justice notified North Charleston Police Chief Eddie Driggers of "significant changes" being made to the program to provide "real-time technical assistance" to law enforcement agencies.

Families of fallen soldiers caught in political crossfire

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A plan to avoid ‘chaos’ – Bipartisan bargain reached to shore up insurance, if GOP agrees

Republican and Democratic senators joined in announcing a plan Tuesday aimed at stabilizing America's health insurance markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's order to terminate "Obamacare" subsidies. Trump himself spoke approvingly of the deal, but some conservatives denounced it as an insurance company bailout, making its future uncertain.

Utility scrutinized as California wildfire victims sue

Northern California homeowners allege in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Pacific Gas & Electric Co. failed to adequately protect its power lines before the region's deadly wildfires, a theory that state investigators are considering as they try to determine the cause.

Senate moves ahead on GOP budget that’s key to taxes

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined at right by Secretary for the Majority Laura Dove, walks from his office to the chamber for the start of the legislative day, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. less Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined at right by Secretary for the Majority Laura Dove, walks from his office to the chamber for the start of the legislative day, at the Capitol in Washington, ... more WASHINGTON - The Senate is moving ahead on a Republican budget plan, a critical step in President Donald Trump and the party's politically imperative drive to cut taxes and simplify the IRS code.

Operation Blue Roof Application Deadline Approaches in U.S. Virgin Islands

ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands - Time is running out for Virgin Island hurricane survivors to sign up with Operation Blue Roof for free temporary roofing repairs to their homes. Friday, November 3, is the final day for residents on all U.S. Virgin Islands to apply.

USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture today announced 17 grants for research on the next generation of agricultural technologies and systems to meet the growing demand for food, fuel, and fiber. The grants are funded through NIFA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative , authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.

Puerto Rico and Federal Partners Unite to Address Power Restoration Needs

Over the next several months, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority , United States Army Corps of Engineers , the Department of Energy, and private industry will unite to restore emergency power to Puerto Rico's electric grid, which was heavily damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria. Currently, only 14 percent of Puerto Rico has electricity.

A short-term health deal by senators – with Trump’s blessing

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., accompanied by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., right, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, after she and Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., say they have the "basic outlines" of a bipartisan deal to resume payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked. WASHINGTON - Republican and Democratic senators joined in announcing a plan Tuesday aimed at stabilizing America's health insurance markets in the wake of President Donald Trump's order to terminate "Obamacare" subsidies.

Rand Paul Endorses Roy Moore in Alabama Senate Race, Annoys Libertarians

If ever there were a would-be colleague who someone of even slight libertarian tendencies should be leery of, it is Roy Moore. Sen. Rand Paul , who among other labels he's used for himself includes "constitutional conservative ," today officially endorsed Republican Alabama Senate candidate, and former state Supreme Court judge, Roy Moore, who likes to describe himself that way as well.

Trump seems supportive of bipartisan two-year deal for Affordable Care Act subsidies

Trump seems supportive of bipartisan two-year deal for Affordable Care Act subsidies President Trump continues to attack the Affordable Care Act, the target of two executive orders he signed last week. Check out this story on publicopiniononline.com: https://usat.ly/2ysT2dz A key Republican senator said Tuesday he's reached a deal with his Democratic counterpart on resuming federal payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked.

Photo: Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., left, accompanied b

Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., left, accompanied by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., right, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, after he and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., say they have the "basic outlines" of a bipartisan deal to resume payments to health insurers that President Donald Trump has blocked.

Menendez defense testimony continues as Pence weighs in

Testimony from defense witnesses in the bribery trial of Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez on Tuesday included a curious story involving the former governor of Florida and a zinger by a prosecutor that left jurors chuckling but earned an admonition from the judge. Earlier in the day, Vice President Mike Pence weighed in on the case, telling a radio host it would be wrong for Bob Menendez to stay in office if he's convicted.

Damschroder: Amazon HQ a transformationala

Damschroder: Amazon HQ is a transformational opportunity Damschroder: Amazon HQ is a transformational opportunity Check out this story on portclintonnewsherald.com: http://ohne.ws/2zfQ4bM Amazon has seemingly united the continent in the chase for 50,000 high-paying jobs and $5 billion in investment promised by the online giant's second headquarters. Every major Ohio city has joined the competition for Amazon, and a win anywhere would create resources everywhere.