DeWine backs nuclear bailout law amid Ohio bribery scandal
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine urged keeping the 2019 nuclear plant bailout, saying the policy is sound despite a $60 million bribery case involving House Speaker Larry Householder. The arrest touched on subsidies for FirstEnergy Solutions plants near Cleveland and Toledo, with lawmakers calling for Householder’s resignation as investigations widen.
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White House and GOP edge toward more virus testing funds
Senate Republicans and the White House reached a tentative testing funds agreement amid broader disputes over a $1 trillion relief package. McConnell plans multiple bills as Mnuchin touts progress, while foes press for payroll tax cuts and cash payments.
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Late Ohio House Speaker Arrest Upends State Politics
The arrest of Larry Householder and four associates in a $60 million bribery probe shakes Ohio politics as FBI agents sweep the state. Probes accuse Householder of leading a large money laundering scheme tied to a $1 billion nuclear plant bailout, with Generation Now and several lobbyists named in the case. Householder faces resignation pressure while lawmakers push to repeal HB 6.
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VA harass findings spark rush for faster VA reforms
Nearly one in four VA employees report sexual harassment in a GAO audit, with 22 percent experiencing harassment 2014 to 2016 and 26 percent of female staff affected. Lawmakers demand quicker action, citing outdated training, reporting gaps, and costly delays while VA says changes may run to 2024.
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