Republican health care plan risks budget headaches for GOP
Washington AP reports Republicans aim to repeal Obamacare but estimate only 337 billion dollars in deficit reduction over ten years. The plan faces concerns from fiscal conservatives about the deficit and long term debt, and Trump and leaders seek broader coverage choices without achieving full repeal.
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Trump budget clouds Public Broadcasting Act at 50th year
Los Angeles AP report notes the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act faces jeopardy as President Trump proposes 2018 cuts to CPB NEA and NEH. White House emphasis on security spending could defund key arts programs drawing concern from PBS executives artists and actors unions about cultural and economic impact.
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Virginia felonies and petty theft laws spark debate
A Virginia threshold for felony larceny remains $200 since 1980, while most states raise the bar to at least $1,000. Critics say the policy harsher on minor criminals, with prosecutors often negotiating felony reductions for low value thefts and retailers warning of crime rings exploiting the rule.
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