Pro Israel policy conference eyes Trump speech in D C
At the AIPAC policy conference in Washington D C nearly all presidential candidates were set to speak with Trump drawing the most attention. Trump and Cruz promise to oppose Iran deal while Trump remains vague on embassy move and Jerusalem status.
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States weigh costs as 2016 presidential race unfolds
States debate funding for primaries as Colorado considers state run elections and Utah moves to caucuses. Arizona faces a 6 million dollar bill and parties may absorb costs. National view notes varied approaches to save money on poll workers locations and ballots.
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Parties to bear cost of presidential nominating process debated
A bill in Arizona would shift funding for the presidential nominating process from taxpayers to the parties, effectively restoring a caucus system. Backers argue independents would be affected by open primary participation and the legislature debates whether states like Utah should fund separate primaries depending on election competitiveness.
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Scalia Death Looms Over Key Supreme Court Cases
In Washington, challengers in two politically charged cases face the loss of Justice Scalia’s vote on a Virginia congressional district map dispute and the Obama contraceptive coverage mandate. Republicans seek reinstatement of a 2012 map shaping Virginia’s third district, while Democrats note shifts after Scalia’s death and Garland’s stalled nomination.
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