Congress races to seal 1.1 trillion budget and tax package
Congress pushes to finish a $1.1 trillion government spending bill and a broad tax package as funding deadlines loom. Republicans seek oil export lift and rollbacks, Democrats push eco rules and permanent renewable credits amid unresolved policy fights.
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Youth voters shift toward Democrats in Harvard poll
Harvard Institute of Politics finds Millennials 18 to 29 favor Democrats 56 to 36 for next president, up from 15-point edge in spring. Trend strongest among 18 to 24. GOP exposure narrows as youth polarization rises. Survey of 2011 Americans Oct 30 to Nov 9 with 2.8 point MOE.
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Scalia sparks fire with remark on black students at slower tracks
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia faces criticism from Senate Democrats White House and civil rights activists after suggesting some black students belong at slower-track universities during Texas affirmative action arguments. Democrats call the remarks racist and out of step with Obama era priorities.
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