Widow of Lawmaker Dan Johnson seeks his seat in Kentucky
In Kentucky Lexington the widow Rebecca Johnson announced she will seek to replace her late husband Dan Johnson in the state Legislature after he died from a self inflected gunshot. The case follows calls for resignation amid allegations of misconduct and a broader political reckoning on Capitol Hill.
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Rubio Opposes Tax Bill Without Expanded Child Credit
Senate Republicans face a possible setback as Marco Rubio declares he will vote against the $1.5 trillion tax package unless the refundable child tax credit is increased. Portman says the party has won the credit, while House conservatives back the measure but illness keeps some senators from voting. Trump remains optimistic Rubio will join.
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Tuition and medical breaks may survive in tax bill
Graduate student tuition waivers and the medical deduction favored by millions of Americans appear likely to remain tax free in the final tax bill. Senator Rubio’s possible swing vote is cited as leverage as lawmakers push to finish before Christmas.
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Newtown Marks Five Years Since Sandy Hook Tragedy
In Newtown, St. Rose of Lima tolled 26 bells to mark five years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Parishioners and officials observed a day of private reflection, recalling victims and heroes as Monsignor Weiss noted the community’s lasting sadness and gratitude for worldwide support.
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Tax bill keeps student loan deduction amid overhaul
Congress leaders reach agreement on a broad tax package that would cut taxes for corporations and the wealthy while retaining the student loan interest deduction and ending taxes on graduate school tuition waivers. Betsy DeVos supports a separate K-12 savings account provision.
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IS group ran sophisticated public safety items programs
A three year Conflict Armament Research report shows Islamic State logistics in Iraq and Syria handling public safety items munitions and device making materials at industrial scale. The study tracks rockets and anti tank missiles linked to U S sources and outlines cross border supply routes from Kobane to Baghdad.
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