House Presses Disaster Aid To Puerto Rico In Senate Vote
The House plans a vote on a 36.5 billion disaster aid package to avert a cash crisis in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Gov Roselló warned the territory is on the brink of liquidity failure, with tax shortfalls and debt restricting borrowing. The draft allows up to 4.9 billion in direct loans to local governments from an 18.7 billion FEMA relief pool, plus 16 billion debt forgiveness for the National Flood Insurance Program and 576.5 million for West wildfire management.
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Moore's undisclosed pay from moral law charity revealed
Internal documents show former Alabama judge Roy Moore received a $180,000 annual salary for part time work at the Foundation for Moral Law from 2007 to 2012, totaling over $1 million as president. When funds were short, a 2012 promissory note for back pay or stake in a Montgomery building was issued, with notes kept.
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Nielsen Nominated for Homeland Security Chief by Trump
President Trump named Kirstjen Nielsen a cybersecurity expert and deputy White House chief of staff to be Homeland Security secretary. Nielsen, a longtime DHS official and former Kelly chief of staff, is not expected to face difficult Senate confirmation.
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Ryan backs NRA approach to bump stock regulation
House Speaker Paul Ryan supports using administrative action to curb bump stocks after Las Vegas, aligning with the NRA. He avoids new legislation, risking conflicts with ongoing bills and exposing lawmakers to votes on gun safety.
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Pa Sues Trump Admin Over Birth Control Rollback
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro sues the Trump administration over the rule rolling back ACA birth control coverage. He argues the measure violates church state separation and permits gender discrimination, breaching federal public input requirements.
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Scouts Move to Allow Girls into Boy Scouts
Scouts and Girl Scouts frame the shift as a bid to broaden family participation as Boy Scouts plan to enroll girls in 2018. They stress shared values and leadership development, while Girl Scout officials say all girl programs remain essential for fostering female leadership. Gazette reporting notes Boy Scouts date, history, and the all girl learning environment appeal of Girl Scouts.
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