Trump eyes executive order on health care, vows vote next year
Tearfully at times, Manchester auto dealer Andy Crews testified Tuesday about the impact of being falsely accused of drug dealing, money laundering and gun running.
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US House, Senate inviting social media giants to testify
The House and Senate intelligence committees are inviting tech giants Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet - the parent company of Google - to appear for public hearings as part of their investigations into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, The Associated Press has learned. The House intelligence committee is planning to hold a hearing in October and the Senate intelligence committee has invited witnesses to appear Nov. 1. The announcements of public hearings come the day before Twitter is scheduled to hold closed-door staff briefings with both panels.
Our Opinion: Win quickly
A major tax reform proposal was expected to be unveiled today by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders in Congress. No tax bill is simple, of course.
“a a bill of goods”
In their effort to pin a star on their chests, Republicans are offering concessions to Alaska that other States will not have access to in an effort to win Sen. Lisa Murkowski's vote. They want to add exemptions for Alaska in order to get her to support their last-ditch bill to overhaul the American health-care system.
Hino announces new facility, 250 news jobs in Wood County
Hino Motors Manufacturing announced Wednesday it plans on expanding operations in Wood County, with plans centered around the purchase of the former Cold Water Creek distribution center in Mineral Wells and reconfiguration into a truck production facility. Hino, which is owned by Toyota Motor Corp., will make a $100 million investment to the 962,000-square foot facility in hopes of making it operational by early 2019.
Can the ‘Big Six’ Keep Tax Reform From Being Deep-Sixed?
This week, the so-called "Big Six" Republican tax leaders unveiled more of their plan to reform the tax code. As usual, it'll be light on details, but we're told to expect a cut in the corporate income tax rate to 20 percent -- as opposed to the 15 percent rate President Donald Trump has promised.
GOP, Can You Hear Us Normals Now?
Are we finally getting through to the GOP Establishment; has the pain we militant normals have dealt it performed the vital task of being the teacher of last resort? It's too bad that's how the Establishment has to learn that we're serious about nuking business as usual. We tried being nice; that was the Tea Party, and the Establishment trashed it.
Judge Andrew Napolitano
The weird odyssey of President Donald Trump's travel bans continues. The original ban, signed as an executive order Jan. 27, barred absolutely all immigrants and refugees from seven predominantly Muslim countries.
Robotic Vacuums Are NEVER Over Half Off, Which Is What Makes This Deal So Wild
The Daily Dealer has long been a fan of robotic vacuums. We have written frequently about Roombas , which we love.
White House is restricting lawmakers from visiting Puerto Rico, U.S….
The Trump administration is restricting lawmakers in both parties from visiting storm-ravaged Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands aboard military aircraft this weekend in order to keep focused on recovery missions there, according to multiple congressional aides. The decision comes as the Pentagon is intensifying its relief efforts on the islands as the U.S. government struggles to respond to devastation caused last week by Hurricane Maria and earlier by Hurricane Irma.
Steve Bannon taunts Trump over Roy Moore victory: The people are ‘6-0 in these elections’
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon mocked President Trump on Wednesday for backing the so-called Republican establishment favorite Luther Strange over Roy Moore in the GOP's Alabama U.S. Senate seat runoff. "We're 6-0 in these elections," Bannon told Sirius XM's "Breitbart News Daily," referring to "we, the people" and the slew of special elections held under the Trump administration.
Titus to forego Senate bid, will run for re-election
Rep. Dina Titus has decided to forego a bid for Senate in 2018, opting instead to run for re-election in Nevada's first congressional district. Reporter Steve Sebelius detailed the news on Twitter with a statement from Titus, in which the congresswoman said she could better represent her state as the dean of the House delegation.
Dark days for Senate Leader McConnell as health care, Alabama losses cast doubt
Senate Republicans reckoned Wednesday with an insurgent's win in Alabama that poses clear threats to their own grip on power and the leadership of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Nearly $10 million spent by a McConnell-backed super PAC couldn't save incumbent GOP Sen. Luther Strange, who had been endorsed by President Donald Trump as well.
Price’s job seen at risk after Trump slams private jet use
President Trump on Wednesday raised the pressure on his own Health and Human Services secretary, refusing to rule out his firing. Thomas Edmunds Price Work requirements exactly what Ohio needs to roll back the ObamaCare disaster Price says working toward declaring opioid crisis national emergency Declare a true state of emergency MORE is intensifying following a series of Politico reports on Price's repeated use of private jets, at taxpayer expense, for official travel.
retiree
One month after retiring from the U.S. Senate , Barbara Boxer has a new focus not far removed from her old one: electing like-minded Democrats. One month after retiring from the U.S. Senate , Barbara Boxer has a new focus not far removed from her old one: electing like-minded Democrats.
California moves presidential primary for bigger say in candidate choice
California will move its presidential primary from June to March under a bill signed on Wednesday by Democratic Governor Jerry Brown, a change aimed at giving the liberal-leaning state more influence in choosing candidates from either national party. The most populous U.S. state, which voted heavily for Democrat Hillary Clinton in November's presidential election, has traditionally held its primary so late that Democratic and Republican voters in other states had essentially already chosen their parties' candidates.
188th To Help In Virgin Islands With Hurricane Disaster Relief
Five C-130 H aircrafts and one C-17A will land throughout the day on Wednesday at the 188th in Fort Smith. The aircraft will transport equipment and personnel to the U.S. Virgin Islands to help out with hurricane relief efforts.
Trump hails tax plan as – revolutionary change’ for middle class
President Trump on Wednesday began a full-throttle push to slash taxes and salvage what is left of his foundering legislative agenda in Congress, proposing a politically challenging array of tax cuts for individuals and businesses that would constitute the most sweeping changes to the federal tax code in decades. Trump, smarting from the latest defeat this week of his efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, cast his tax plan as an economic imperative and the fulfillment of a promise to his coalition of working-class supporters to deliver benefits in the form of lower taxes, better jobs, and higher wages.
Police asking everyone to avoid S. Grand Ave. & Hoepker Rd. in Sun Prairie
Police in Sun Prairie are asking everyone to avoid the area of S. Grand Ave. and Hoepker Rd. due to police activity. Photos from the scene show police surrounding the Aldi store on Bunny Trail, right near the intersection of Hoepker & Grand.
3D mammograms help detect Breast Cancer in Sauk County
Women living in Sauk Prairie have the latest technology in Breast Cancer detection. With Breast Cancer Awareness month just around the corner, the tool is a welcome sight.