Airport fees may rise if budget bill passes
Washington lawmakers draft a federal budget that could nearly double the Passenger Facility Charge from the current $4.50 per leg. The fee is set by Congress but collected by airports, with 343 of 359 airports charging the full rate. Officials say funds pay FAA approved improvements to safety, security, capacity, and noise reduction.
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Catalonia Independence Sparks Business Nervousness Across Firms
Breakaway Catalonia risks EU and euro zone status, prompting firms to move HQs and seek new trade rules. Spain rejects talks, while the EU shows caution. The October referendum followed by Madrid's takeover has unsettled business, with over 2,700 firms relocating since.
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Tax plan advances toward Senate passage in late negotiations
The Republican tax plan moved toward Senate approval amid last minute talks to win over holdouts over a Joint Tax analysis that estimated a 1 trillion to 1.5 trillion deficit increase over 10 years. Key Republicans, including Corker Flake Johnson Wyden and McCain offered votes, with concerns about debt and rushed hearings. The bill would lower corporate taxes and raise the standard deduction while proposing future tax hikes to offset deficits, pending House action.
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Arizona
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Wisconsin
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Oregon
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Flynn Mueller signs signal a possible deal ahead
Washington experts weigh the significance of signs that Michael Flynn may strike a deal with special counsel Mueller. The talk centers on charges, potential witnesses, and whether the investigation could target deeper in the White House. Moves like postponed grand jury testimony and Kushner questioning fuel cautious readings. New York report notes Paul Manafort reaches bail deal with four properties pledged, including wife Kathleen and daughter Andrea backing bonds totaling about 11.6 million.
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Scandal pressure grows in Congress
House Democrats demand Rep. John Conyers resign over multiple sexual misconduct accusations while Senate colleagues weigh Al Franken's fate. Pelosi calls the allegations serious and credible. Conyers denies them through his lawyer. The dispute mirrors broader national responses to misconduct claims in politics.
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