Budget standoffs loom as summer budget talks begin
Capitol Republicans and Democrats clash over sequester caps as 2016 spending bills move in both chambers. Democrats threaten bloc votes to reject any bills at sequester levels while the White House signals vetoes. Cochran aides plan markup next week with a $1.017 trillion discretionary cap, as parties weigh votes, floor time, and looming debt ceiling worries.
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Senate Trade Deal Move Opens Door to Discussions
Senate Democrats dropped a key demand that had stalled President Obama's Pacific Rim trade pact vote. McConnell said a new vote on the measure would occur in coming days after talks with pro trade Democrats led by Schumer. The dispute centered on leveraging currency manipulation penalties, with manufacturing concerns shaping opposition within the party.
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House votes to ban late term abortions in 242-184 vote
The House approved a late term abortion ban 242 to 184 after dropping rape provisions that split Republican women. the measure would ban most abortions from the 20th week, but faces likely Senate defeat and a Obama veto. Speaker Boehner called it the most pro life legislation, while critics warn it burdens rape survivors.
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Rubio calls for surge in military spending and tougher stance on rivals
Marco Rubio used a Council on Foreign Relations speech in New York to urge higher defense spending and a hard line against Russia China and other threats to U S interests He attacked Obama and Hillary Clinton arguing they weakened American power and warned against deterring transit in the South China Sea and the Strait of Hormuz He framed a three part foreign policy approach emphasizing a strengthened military budget and tougher stance abroad.
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