Senate to revive gasoline tax amid looming shutdown crisis
The Senate voted 85 to 9 to invoke cloture on the gasoline tax as part of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a broad government shutdown. A House-Senate conference aims to finish a funding measure Monday, with many agencies already planning furloughs and essential services at risk. Reagan warned he may veto if jobs provisions remain.
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Senators Slam Lame Duck Session Turning It into a Turkey
UPI reports Senate talks long into the night as filibusters and late amendments frustrate lawmakers. Leaders like Dole Garn and Tsongas condemn the session, calling it foolish and a sign of deep dysfunction.
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Baby Darling dolls in SC say Kill Mommy threaten Christmas
South Carolina officials warn a kid doll that says kill Mommy is circulating in four cities including Anderson Greenville and Spartanburg. Authorities are unsure if the language comes from the maker or altered after sale and say they can only urge removal from the market. Local shoppers recall the unsettling doll moment as consumer office notes no clear law bans such creations.
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Conservative filibuster crushed as gas tax advances
In a tight vote five Republicans and one Democrat opposed cloture on the gas tax measure while others backed it. The bill would raise the federal excise tax on gasoline and spark steeper truck taxes to fund road programs. A separate unemployment extension was also noted as SOAR Bias affecting benefit periods.
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