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Warren blames Spirit Airlines closure on Iran war after advocating against JetBlue-Spirit merger
Warren said in 2024 that the Biden Administration was "right to stand up for consumers and fight against runaway airline consolidation," adding that blocking the merger was a "Biden win for flyers"
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‘Farm Bill’ may ease cost burden for farmers; Ag groups urge US Senate action
While containing a swath of different measures, the legislation was backed by many lawmakers and agricultural groups seeking to address rising costs, growing economic concerns, and other difficulties farmers face across the country.
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‘Not normal’: lawmaker sees striking similarities in scientist disappearances, wants answers
Rep. Eric Burlison says the federal government should probe the handful of disappearances that involve similar sets of facts, including subjects leaving behind personal belongings.
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Debt deal frays GOP unity McCarthy enjoyed since Speaker battle as prominent conservatives bolt
More conservatives are speaking out against the Fiscal Responsibility Act but many Republicans are supporting it too.
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DeSantis blasts McCarthy debt deal as inadequate when country ‘careening towards bankruptcy’
McCarthy and President Joe Biden announced the deal Saturday.
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For first time since 9/11, no new names were added to Army memorial wall at Fort Bragg
There are currently 1,242 soldiers named on the memorial wall
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West Virginia senators applaud Mountain Valley Pipeline approval in debt limit deal
The full text of the Fiscal Responsibly Act includes a provision that fast-tracks approval of the pipeline project
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McConnell calls for 'swift passage' of debt limit compromise bill 'without unnecessary delay'
The vote in the GOP-led House is expected to take place on Wednesday
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GOP-led House expected to vote Wednesday on debt limit compromise legislation
McCarthy says the bill claws back billions of unspent COVID stimulus funds and achieves "consequential work requirements to welfare programs to lift Americans out of poverty and grow the economy"
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McCarthy meets opposition from conservative Republicans on debt limit deal
The deal is opposed by both conservative Republicans and progressive Democrats.
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McCarthy-Biden debt deal eliminates unspent COVID funds, blocks IRS expansion and reforms permitting
Framework also imposes new work requirements for welfare recipients and prohibits any new taxes.
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Biden, McCarthy strike tentative deal to slow spending and raise debt limit
‘Agreement in principle’ must still pass House and Senate to avert debt default by June 5.
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Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill to discuss final details of debt limit bill
Congress could possibly have a finalized deal by Saturday afternoon, according to reports.