Democrats unveil budget blueprint amid tax rise and higher spending
Senate Budget Chair Patty Murray proposes a $1 trillion in new tax revenues over a decade paired with equal spending cuts, keeping domestic priorities intact while adding $4 trillion to the debt versus a GOP plan that would cut $4.6 trillion. The two chambers push divergent paths as Obama meets with Republicans to discuss chained CPI and means testing for Medicare, highlighting deep policy splits.
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Florida lieutenant governor resigns amid vast veterans charity scandal
Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll resigned amid a widening probe into Allied Veterans of the World a St. Augustine charity accused of running a $300 million illegal gambling front. Authorities say 57 arrest warrants and 54 search warrants covered gambling operations in 23 Florida counties and five other states. Bondi said charges will include racketeering conspiracy money laundering and possession of slot machines. Carroll has not been accused of wrongdoing.
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Louisiana pipeline blaze continues to burn
In a remote Louisiana bayou, a 19 mile gas pipeline fire remains active after a tug pushing a barge struck the line. The Coast Guard sprayed water on the 92,000 gallon crude oil cargo barge to prevent ignition while Chevron shuts off gas flow and nitrogen injection is explored. Four people were injured, three treated and released, one in critical condition at a Baton Rouge burn unit. identities not released.
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House Passes Welfare Waiver Restrictions Bill
The House approves a bill to bar Obama waivers of work requirements in the 1996 welfare law, voting 246-181 mainly along party lines. It also funds cash welfare at current levels through year end, with TANF funding set to expire March 27 without extension.
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White House tours may resume under review
President Barack Obama suggested White House tours could return as Secret Service weighs budget cuts. He asked if school groups could be accommodated during spring break and noted tours depend on staff furlough levels.
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