Bipartisan start to Biden infrastructure package
Seventeen GOP senators joined all Democrats to begin debate on nearly 1 trillion infrastructure legislation. The 67-32 vote signals early bipartisan momentum, while Republicans weigh how a yes could shape a larger 3.5 trillion agenda and partisan dynamics ahead of midterms.
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Bill funds Capitol security and Afghan visa relief bill
Congress passed a $2.1 billion emergency package to bolster Capitol security, repay Jan 6 debts, and expand Afghan ally visas. The Senate approved 98 to 0 and the House 416 to 11, sending the measure to President Biden for signature.
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Bipartisan infrastructure deal scales back EV charging funding
The compromise cuts President Biden’s plan for 500 000 charging outlets to 7.5 billion in federal grants for a national network. Analysts say funding is a start but not enough to spur broad EV adoption, while officials promise alternative funding and targeted placements to ease consumer range anxiety.
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Lorain officer Ferenec's resignation dispute ends with termination
Former Lorain officer Ferenec, who resigned in December 2018 and faced conviction for reckless operation after a 2019 Elyria crash, fought two grievances. The first about discrimination was settled. the second over not allowing resignation revocation led to a last chance agreement and eventual termination on June 23, 2020. The case included a 2014 arrest incident involving Pete Smith and a separate federal inquiry.
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