Conservatives Back Amended Obamacare Plan To Shift GOP Debate
Washington conservatives endorse Rep Tom MacArthur’s amendment allowing states to opt out of certain ACA rules. The Freedom Caucus and allied groups back the change though noting it stops short of full repeal, shifting pressure to moderates in the Tuesday Group to decide the bill’s fate.
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R-Fla
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R-Va
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R-Colp
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R-N.y
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D-Calif
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Prehistoric tools hint humans in Americas 130000 years ago
Researchers report five rudimentary tools and mastodon bones found in San Diego County indicate humans or an extinct relative may have reached the American continents about 131000 years ago. Dating places the site far earlier than the widely accepted 14000 to 15000 years, prompting skepticism from some scientists.
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Fox News workers allege race bias in amended suit
Eleven current and former Fox employees including Kelly Wright claim they were demeaned humiliated paid less than white coworkers and passed over for promotions in New York state court. Separately Adasa Blanco sues in federal court saying racial discrimination was ignored and she quit in 2018.
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U.S. Moves THAAD Anti-Missile System to South Korea
Elements of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system were moved to a deployment site near Seoul, about 155 miles south, amid rising tensions with North Korea. Adm. Harry Harris said THAAD would be operational in coming days, prompting protests from villagers and China and drawing political debate in South Korea.
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Giant rabbit 8 foot towed dead after United flight mishap
A giant Continental Giant rabbit named Simon died at United Airlines pet facility in Chicago after a flight from London. The 10 month old animal, once to be among the world’s largest rabbits, appeared in good condition on arrival. The cause of death is under review.
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Trump orders DeVos to review U.S. school policy role
President Trump directs Education Secretary DeVos to review the federal government use of school policy authority with 300 days to modify or repeal guidance and identify overreach. GOP leaders push for local control while critics warn of lower quality in poorer areas and Democrats call the move politically motivated.
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Trump orders review of national monuments
President Donald Trump signed an executive order at the Interior Department directing an assessment to identify monuments that can be rescinded or resized. He frames the move as returning land decisions to states and expanding energy development, challenging Obama era protections he calls a hindrance to growth.
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