Army blocks extra Abrams funding despite bipartisan push
The Abrams tank, built to dominate on the battlefield, faces a bipartisan push for an extra 436 million dollars while Army officials say the money is unnecessary. The production line sustains jobs and regional suppliers, even as lawmakers press for budget cuts elsewhere and Army leaders urge restraint.
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Ballot push eyed to expand gun background checks in Washington
Proponents of universal background checks plan a statewide initiative to place the measure before voters. They aim to collect about 300 000 signatures and fund a multi million dollar campaign, with plans announced in Seattle.
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