Budget talks stall over environment and refugees riders
Talks on a $1.1 trillion government funding bill hit a snag as Republicans demand policy riders on environmental rules, financial regulation, and restricting Syrian and Iraqi refugee entry. Democrats rejected the initial offer, aiming to avert a shutdown with a short-term measure likely beyond December 11.
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House moves toward vote on No Child Left Behind rewrite
Congress advances a compromise to roll back federal control of standards while maintaining annual reading and math testing for grades 3 through 8 and once in high school. Decision making on test use for evaluating teachers and schools shifts to states. federal links to teacher evaluations end. Rep. John Kline, who led the conference, cites strong majorities.
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Obama vows veto as health law repeal advances
Republicans push to dismantle the Obama health care law and block Planned Parenthood funds while promising GOP votes for Senate passage. The White House pledges a veto, arguing the bill rolls back coverage gains and burdens families seeking affordable care.
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