Debris Piles Grim Houston After Floods Reach 8 Million Cubic Yards
Houston faces 8 million cubic yards of flood debris from Harvey with piles lining streets and odors rising. Officials warn cleanup could stretch months and hinge on resources, while FEMA covers 90 percent of costs and San Antonio aids with hauling. Local residents describe delays and injury to daily life as crews begin first passes.
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Freedom Caucus cannot block Trump Democrat debt deal
Freedom Caucus leaders said they cannot stop the three month debt limit extension struck by Trump and Democrats. They warned December talks would be bruising as spending and the debt limit face renewal. Meadows Davidson and Jordan questioned plans and pledged no chance of a shutdown.
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U S lawmakers push bill to remove Confederate statues
U S Rep Barbara Lee introduces legislation to remove Confederate figures from Capitol Statuary Hall with states allowed to replace them. Sen Cory Booker and Sen Kamala Harris back similar Senate action.
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DeVos opens formal review of campus sexual assault guidelines
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced a formal notice and comment period to revise Obama era Title IX guidelines. She criticized the rules as unfair and weaponized while proposing regional centers to handle investigations and protect due process for all students. Protesters gathered outside George Mason University as the speech outlined potential changes.
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