Taking heat as U S officials defend 400M cash to Iran
The Obama administration defended a 400 million dollar cash delivery to Iran tied to a prisoner exchange saying it used the funds as leverage to free four American detainees. Officials argued repayment was unavoidable under the 1981 Algiers Accord and rejected ransom claims while noting Iran had repaid 2.5 billion dollars in other claims.
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WV Attorney General outlines plan to curb opioid use
West Virginia Attorney General Morrisey promotes a Best Practices Plan to reduce opioid prescriptions by shifting incentives toward non opioid alternatives and expanding access to physical therapy and cognitive services. He cites the 2015 overdose toll of 686 deaths, urges education, monitoring, naloxone use, and broad professional backing to cut opioid use by at least 25 percent while preserving cancer and end of life care.
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Trump fundraising lags as GOP lawmakers mostly silent on support
Tyler Daniel notes lack of Trump contributions from Congress due to late fundraising setup after vowing self funding. Eye of the Tiger PAC expected to donate around Louisiana campaign. Other GOP members also expected to give, while Donovan, Scalise, and Ryan aides declined comment. Trump trails Clinton in congressional donations, with Trump’s total far smaller than Clinton’s. Observers say party support signals broader issues.
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