Time for a better fix for transportation funding
The next major Congressional showdown centers on federal transportation funding with under 80 days to May 31 to avoid a partial shutdown. A long term highway bill is urged, but most signals point to a short term patch using uncertain funding sources and rising calls to shift to overseas tax revenue and an end to overreliance on the gas tax.
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the Hill
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R-Ky
Barbara Boxer
D-Calif
Barack Obama
Capitol Hill
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Paul
Shadow government and FOI in open government debate
Column argues for transparency amid private communications by officials, cites Clinton email use and SC laws. Notes FOI challenges, calls for clearer retention rules and an FOI review office. Highlights Sunshine Week aim and remarks by Trisha O Connor.
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S.C
Columbia
FOI
Supreme Court
Weston Newton
R-Beaufort
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Lindsey Graham
Early Onset Clinton Fatigue and the Email Debate
Charles Krauthammer argues Hillary Clinton’s 2016 bid is hampered by a pattern of secrecy and controversy. He contrasts past Watergate era tapes with her email disclosures, claiming the public growth of distrust tracks with her claim of private communications and controlled records.
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Adam Zyglis
The
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Charles Krauthammer
Washington Post
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