Gorsuch open to limiting environmental groups in land cases
AP review notes Judge Neil Gorsuch on the 10th U S Circuit often sided with federal agencies in public lands disputes and warned that allowing conservation groups to intervene could turn cases into full-party disputes, adding complexity and delay. He has a mixed but sometimes environment-leaning record amid vast western forest and park terrain.
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Income tax audits plummet as IRS loses agents
Government tax agency faces fewer audits as budget cuts spike staff losses. IRS systemwide vacancies reduced enforcement capacity, amplifying delays and decreasing probe frequency across regions. Officials warn impact on revenue may widen without restoration of funding and hiring.
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IRS audit numbers fall to 2004 low amid budget cuts
As millions file taxes, the IRS audited just over 1 million people in 2016, the sixth straight annual drop and the lowest rate since 2003 0.7 percent. Commissioner Koskinen cites budget cuts from 12.2 to 11.2 billion and a staff loss of over 17 000, including nearly 7 000 enforcement agents, as reducing enforcement and uncollected taxes by up to 8 billion annually. Higher earners face higher audit rates with 7 percent on over 200 000 income and 5.8 percent on over 1 million.
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Trump seeks Congress aid on Obama wiretap claim
President Trump called on Congress to help verify his unproven claim that Obama tapped his phones. Jim Clapper denied any tap, while lawmakers weighed potential risks of releasing sensitive findings. White House and Republican leaders defended oversight but critics warned of political danger amid ongoing investigations into Trump aides and Russian contacts.
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Trump hotel rises as political capital of the nation’s capital
In Washington the Trump International Hotel hosts politicians and donors, with President Trump dining in the balcony restaurant and aides and allies seen in the lobby. The $200 million property inside the Old Post Office building has become a hub for lobbyists and Trump confidants, amid ethics questions.
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Awareness Boost: AFib Raises Stroke Risk Among Seniors
An aging population faces AFib, a irregular heart rhythm raising stroke risk fivefold and death risk twofold if untreated. Age, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, sleep apnea, alcohol, smoking, and athletic training increase risk. recognition and treatment, including new blood thinners, can cut stroke risk. Consult the American Heart Association for more on risk, symptoms, and treatment options.
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