Train wreck debris cleared as Interstate 5 closure extends
The final wreckage piece, a 270,000 pound locomotive, was removed by Wednesday after an Amtrak derailment in Dupont Washington. The southbound I 5 remains closed indefinitely while crews clear debris repair the road surface and NTSB investigates possible engine distraction with the crew recovering in hospital. Benjamin Gran, 40, of Auburn, Wash, was identified as the third victim.
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Cornyn pushes coalition for Renewable Fuel Standard reform
Senator John Cornyn of Texas works to unite Midwest corn lobby and ethanol stakeholders behind a broad overhaul of the Renewable Fuel Standard. Trump mediates talks between oil refiners and ethanol interests as lawmakers like Grassley and Ernst weigh their positions.
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Court tosses out 1 vote victory in Virginia recount
In Newport News a three judge panel refused to certify the Virginia recount for the 94th District ending with a tied 11 608 votes for Democrat Shelly Simonds and Republican Del David Yancey. The court deemed a disputed ballot valid for Simonds, leaving the race undecided and the House balance at 4 1/2 to Republicans for now. The winner may be chosen by lot with potential for a second recount upon appeal.
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GOP eye stopgap as shutdown nears amid spending fights
Washington leaders moved toward a short-term funding bill with a Friday deadline. Republicans push for more military funding and disaster aid while Democrats seek domestic program boosts and a solution for young unauthorized immigrants. Senate and House debate strategy aims to avoid tying health care subsidies to the spending bill.
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Dreamers vote hinges on bipartisan pact in Senate
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he will bring a Dreamers immigration bill to the floor as a free standing vote if bipartisan negotiations with the Trump administration yield an agreement by the end of January. The move aims to maximize passage prospects, potentially tying the measure to a must pass spending bill early next year.
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Al Franken to resign from Senate on January 2
Senator Al Franken will step down January 2 amid sexual misconduct allegations and mounting calls from fellow Democrats. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton previously named Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to fill the seat.
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