Tax overhaul momentum drives House tax reform push
House Republicans unveil a sweeping Tax Cuts and Jobs Act aimed at slashing corporate rates and reshaping deductions. The plan would lower the corporate rate to 20 percent, nearly double the standard deduction, end many itemized write offs, and extend or expire credits. Critics warn of a $1.5 trillion deficit rise and perks skewed to corporations and the wealthy.
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Manafort offers 12 million in assets to avoid house arrest
Manafort pledges to post 12 million in real estate and life insurance assets and limit travel to New York, Washington, and Florida to avoid ongoing house arrest amid a 12 count U S indictment. He and Richard Gates had pleaded not guilty to charges including conspiracy to launder money and failing to register as foreign agents for Ukraine.
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Man Arrested for Assault on Sen Rand Paul at Home
A 59 year old man Rene Boucher of Bowling Green Kentucky was arrested in Louisville Kentucky for fourth degree assault causing minor injury after an incident at Senator Rand Paul home. State police said Paul and Boucher were acquainted.
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Subversion charge against U.S. citizen in Zimbabwe upheld
Zimbabwean court refuses to drop subversion charges against American Martha O'Donovan of Magamba TV. She faces 11 days in Harare jail before her next hearing after police accused her of insulting President Mugabe. Lawyers argued police informed her of the serious charges after arrest, claiming constitutional violation.
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Typhoon Damrey Hits Vietnam Killing Dozens
The storm felled roofs and poles and uprooted trees as Damrey struck central and southern Vietnam. Officials reported at least 19 dead, 12 missing, and more than 370 houses collapsed ahead of the APEC summit.
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