Lawmakers weigh fixes to JASTA after veto override
Senate leaders and House Speaker discuss narrowing the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act to curb effects on Americans abroad. Republicans hint at a lame duck fix after Obama veto override, with possible changes to protect U S troops and limit Saudi litigation.
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House
Paul Ryan
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Bob Corker
Foreign Relations Committee
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Riyadh
United States
Josh Earnest
Earnest
Chuck Schumer
D-N.y
Shutdown avoidance and adjournment mark Congress finish
Congress ends its 2016 session with a last minute $1.1 billion Zika and flood aid package. Pelosi criticizes progress while Ryan defends it as productive amid a divided Congress and looming elections. Members return November 14 to campaign.
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Flint
Mich
Pelosi
Paul Ryan
R-Wis
N J commuter rail crash probes speed and causes
Investigators examine whether equipment failure operator incapacitation or other factors led the Hoboken Terminal collision that killed one and injured over 100. NTSB notes speed limit and potential role of positive train control as New Jersey Transit has not installed PTC.
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Chris Christie
National Transportation Safety Board
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PTC
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New Jersey Transit
Federal Railroad Administration
Jim Finan
Reuters
N.J
U S Near Suspension of Syria Talks Amid Aleppo Assault
Secretary of State Kerry said Washington is close to suspending cease fire discussions with Russia as Moscow and Damascus press a major offensive to retake Aleppo. The move follows claims of civilian targeting and stalled diplomacy, with no formal suspension announced.
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Hama
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Kerry
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State Department
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