White House cites authority in IG firings but offers no reason
The White House tells Congress Trump acted within the law when he fired several inspectors general in the past two months but provides no details on why, prompting criticism from Grassley and watchdog groups who call for stronger protections and clearer justification.
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North Carolina taps ex legislator to head unemployment office
Gov Roy Cooper replaced the state unemployment benefits chief with Pryor Gibson an Anson County Democrat and former legislative lobbyist as the agency struggles with a surge of claims since March The shift comes as about 955 000 people have filed for benefits and more than 2 7 billion in aid has been distributed to 600 000 workers.
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Water contamination fallout hits residents near Chemours plant
Lawyers say clients suffered as Chemours and DuPont contaminate water and forces residents to skip indoor water use and abandon pools or garden crops. Chemours provides bottled water and filtration. Cumberland County weighs extending public water to homes, schools and businesses near the plant.
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North Carolina lawmakers debate 1.9 billion debt referendum
General Assembly considers a $1.9 billion debt measure to fund university and school buildings, roads, and projects, with supporters citing low interest rates and job needs while opponents previously preferred conventional tax funding. Democrats propose referendums ranging from 3 billion to 4 billion, amid veto and budget negotiations.
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