Republicans Clear Hurdle on Obamacare Repeal Debate
Senate voted to begin debate on a House passed Obamacare repeal bill with 50 Republicans supporting and Democrats unified in opposition. Vice President Pence cast the tie breaking vote to advance the motion as McConnell pressed ahead amid uncertainty over the final package. Senators Murkowski and Collins opposed the motion.
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McCain and Trump Spar Over Senate Bill Crafting
Senators debated a sweeping measure as John McCain returned from surgery to a standing ovation and criticized the backroom process. President Trump urged a Senate crafted version yet warned of uncertain votes, while McConnell signaled more work ahead and optimism for a final passage.
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Ethical issues swirl as Trump presses Clinton probe
The transcript of Jeff Sessions' Senate confirmation hearing shows he would recuse himself from Clinton investigations. Trump demands an inquiry into Hillary Clinton, but Sessions cites past remarks and the need for independence. The episode highlights conflicts of interest in pursuing a political rival.
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Greenalnd algae darken ice accelerating Greenland melt
Researchers from Black and Bloom warn algae on Greenland’s ice sheet darken its surface, absorbing more sunlight and hastening melt. This albedo feedback could raise sea levels up to twenty feet in vulnerable areas if the ice vanishes, with studies noting accelerated warming and higher melt rates since 1995.
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