Republicans Exit Immigration Talks in Fractured Break
Two Texas Republicans, Reps. John Carter and Sam Johnson, ended their collaboration with a bipartisan House working group on immigration. They faulted President Obama for not enforcing laws and cited the Affordable Care Act as a precedent of selective enforcement, weakening hopes for an overhaul.
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Republicans push spending bill to halt Obamacare
The House approved a funding measure that would run government operations through December 15 while blocking funds for the Affordable Care Act. Senate Democrats oppose the move, raising the threat of a shutdown as Republicans threaten procedural delays and potential filibusters. President Obama criticized the tactic during a Missouri visit.
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Biden shifts Mexico talks to trade and economy
In Mexico City Vice President Biden opens a yearly High Level Economic Dialogue with Mexican officials focusing on strengthening cross border trade under NAFTA. He notes Mexico's economic potential benefits the United States as wages rise and a larger consumer class expands export opportunities.
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Syria meets first deadline on chemical weapons pledge
Syria submitted its initial disclosure to the OPCW in The Hague by the agreed deadline. The filing is under review by the Technical Secretariat as U S and Russia set expectations for momentum and timely progress on dismantling Syria’s declared arsenal.
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