Maria bears down on Puerto Rico after destroying Dominica
Hurricane Maria, a rare Category 5 storm, battered Dominica killing at least one person and aimed at the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Forecasters warned of catastrophic damage as Maria tracked 80 miles southeast of St. Croix with 165 mph winds, threatening widespread devastation and urging shelters nationwide.
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Irma flood losses top $65 billion in Florida region
CoreLogic analysis shows total insured and uninsured flood damage from Hurricane Irma in Florida Alabama Georgia North and South Carolina estimated between 42.5 and 65 billion, with residential losses ranging from 25 to 38 billion across the five states.
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White House weighs scaling back tax cuts for wealthy
White House and GOP leaders discuss major changes to upcoming tax legislation including keeping the top individual rate at 39.6 percent and scrapping an earlier proposal to cut it by 35 percent. Debate over estate tax repeal and the broader plan to spur middle-class relief continues with discussions on budget maneuvers to pass a sweeping package.
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Republicans push ahead on Obamacare repeal efforts
The Trump administration and Senate Republicans push for action on the Graham Cassidy Obamacare repeal bill amid dwindling time and votes. Pence lobbies lawmakers while McConnell cites broad support but with no floor guarantee. The proposal would replace Obamacare with state block grants and loosen protections, risking coverage for millions. A group of governors urges bipartisan talks instead.
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