House Moves To Begin Repeal Of Obamacare
The House approved preliminary legislation to allow budget reconciliation efforts to repeal major ACA provisions without Democratic support. Speaker Paul Ryan framed the move as the start of a careful, phased process toward a GOP replacement, with a target within the first 100 days and ongoing assurances of a transition and patient centered options.
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General Schwartz to be removed during Trump inauguration
Maj. Gen. Errol R. Schwartz, head of the District of Columbia National Guard, will be removed from command at 12:01 p.m. January 20 as Trump takes the oath. He will oversee 5,000 federal troops and DC units during the ceremony before handing over command to an interim successor.
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Performers announced for Trump's inaugural celebration
Donald Trump's inaugural committee released the lineup for next week's events. Toby Keith, Lee Greenwood, 3 Doors Down and Jackie Evancho join the roster with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the B Street Band and the Radio City Rockettes, amid remarks from Greenwood about singing for the president-elect.
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Trump aide Flynn discussed with Russian envoy Kislyak
Transition team members clarified Flynn spoke by phone with Sergey Kislyak on December 28 and exchanged Christmas messages. They discussed a possible Trump Putin call and a December 19 contact about Turkey’s ambassador and a Kazakhstan visit. Officials stressed no sanctions discussions occurred. The Logan Act question was raised by observers.
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Ramirez to Step Down as FTC Chair in February
FTC Chair Edith Ramirez will resign, stepping down by February 10 after more than six years in the role and three years as a commissioner. Analysts expect Maureen Ohlhausen to become the next chair, with the agency credited for shaping technology regulation and guiding VW emissions refunds.
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