GOP nears Senate OK of tax bill toward Christmas passage
The GOP used last minute bargaining to edge toward Senate approval of a 1.4 trillion tax bill. Leaders pitched a package aimed at business and high earners while offering larger property tax deductions. Opponents warned of deficits and benefits to wealthy backers.
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California students disciplined for social media likes ruling
A U S district judge ruled the suspension of five students for liking or commenting on racist images on an Instagram account was proper. The decision in a San Francisco Bay Area case considered how schools may regulate student speech on social media and whether likes count as disruptive conduct. The ruling highlights tensions over online activity and school authority.
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