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Skinny Repeal Dies on Senate Floor
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2 Aug
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Skinny Repeal Dies on Senate Floor »

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The saga over health care continued last week, as the Senate voted no on the latest Republican repeal effort late last Thursday night. Read more…

Latest Developments in the Trump, Jr. Meeting
Donald Trump Jr. is interviewed by host Sean Hannity on the Fox News Channel television program, in New York. Credit: Richard Drew/AP Images 
21 Jul
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Latest Developments in the Trump, Jr. Meeting »

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Last week, btw took a quick look at the developing questions surrounding Donald Trump Jr. and a meeting that he had with Russian Read more…

Illinois Overcomes Budget Stalemate
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13 Jul
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Illinois Overcomes Budget Stalemate »

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Last Thursday, the state of Illinois passed its budget. Why is this a newsworthy event? Because Illinois hasn’t passed a budget in two Read more…

New Leader to Oversee Census Bureau
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7 Jul
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

New Leader to Oversee Census Bureau »

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John Thompson, the director of the U.S. Census Bureau, is retiring from his post. Ron Jarmin will take his place as acting director until Read more…

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future?
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20 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future? »

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On Tuesday, voters in Virginia will choose their nominees for governor. This is a primary election, meaning that Democrats will vote for a Read more…

Comey Testifies Before Senate
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16 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Comey Testifies Before Senate »

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Last Thursday, former FBI director James Comey testified for three hours in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The key issue before the Read more…

Governors and Mayors Fight For the Environment »

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On June 1, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, a move which caused concern from Americans and from others around Read more…

President Trump’s New Religion Executive Order
President Trump's new executive order on religious liberty was signed in the Rose Garden on Thursday, May 4.
7 May
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

President Trump’s New Religion Executive Order »

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Last Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order “promoting free speech and religious liberty.” In theory, the order will allow religious groups to Read more…

Trump’s First 100 Days
President Donald Trump sits at his desk after a meeting with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, left, and members of his staff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
1 May
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s First 100 Days »

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This past weekend marked the close of President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Traditionally, the 100-day point is used to evaluate the Read more…

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed
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28 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed »

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President Donald Trump's choices for cabinet and staff appointments are still being evaluated by the U.S. Senate. But there are some nominations that are being approved and confirmed as the Trump administration begins to fully take office. These job assignments will comprise the administration's cabinet of advisers and other important staff members. (You should click on [...]