States study road use tax pilots to replace gas fees
Delaware Pennsylvania Connecticut and New Hampshire join I-95 Corridor Coalition in proposing pilots to tax miles driven instead of fuel. The plan seeks 50 participants per state to test policies and collect data, with monthly faux invoices to gauge viability and privacy concerns.
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Trump narrows Muslim ban scope to terror states
Donald Trump on the campaign trail in Scotland signaled a major shift by limiting his proposed ban to Muslims from countries with heavy terrorism. Spokeswoman Hope Hicks said the policy now targets Muslims in terror states, with no confirmation about non Muslims or peaceful countries. The change marks a dramatic departure from his December 7 stance calling for a total and complete ban.
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Will Leaves Republican Party Over Trump Nomination
Columnist George Will, longtime Washington Post writer, exits the Republican Party after endorsing unaffiliated status. He announced at a Federalist Society event in Washington that he no longer affiliates with the GOP and has shifted his registration. Will has criticized Trump for months, urging the GOP to reject him.
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West Virginia Flood Toll Climbs Amid Historic Deluge
President Obama declared a major disaster for West Virginia after catastrophic flooding killed at least 24 people. Officials said 16 deaths in Greenbrier, six in Kanawha, and one each in Ohio and Jackson counties. Federal aid will aid residents in Kanawha Greenbrier and Nicholas counties for housing and repairs.
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TransCanada seeks 15 billion arbitration over Keystone XL ruling
TransCanada filed for arbitration under NAFTA claiming 15 billion in damages after President Obama rejected the Keystone XL pipeline. The company earlier sought settlement and is pursuing federal court action to overturn the denial. Reuters reports from Washington.
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