GOP split over Trump bid to overturn Biden win in Electoral College
Republicans debate challenging Biden's 306 to 232 EC victory as Senate leaders urge restraint. Sen Hawley plans to object with House allies. Sen Sasse warns the move harms civic norms. Pence faces pressure and a lawsuit over presiding duties while McConnell coordinates strategy.
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North Augusta leader pledges transparency and progress in 2021
The speaker commits to online city meetings and accountability to residents. Goals include completing the riverfront village design and securing a contractor for the Public Safety Headquarters in 2021. A new fire station contract was approved, signaling continued leadership for the citizens.
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City aims for fire station, safety HQ and Riverside Village progress
Eric Presnell outlines top goals including breaking ground on Fire Station 1 and the Public Safety Headquarters, advancing Riverside Village development and clearing undeveloped parcels, and pushing a Development Code rewrite to spur downtown redevelopment and economic growth in the Martintown Road and Buena Vista corridors linked to the GreenJackets Braves affiliation.
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Senate defies filibuster to pass defense bill veto clash
McConnell limited debate to defeat a Sanders Schumer filibuster threat and push an immediate roll call. Trump vetoed the defense measure last week over social media bias claims and bases renaming language. Inhofe praised the override while noting the bipartisanship on military funding. House Republicans largely opposed COVID relief checks despite Democrats backing larger payments.
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