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Delaware GOP pushes fiscal reform while Dems eye tax increases
Spiegelman said. But Democrats , who control House and Senate, were skeptical, saying they've already taken up many of those ideas and Republicans' demands keep changing. The Democrats' plan calls for suspending a tax cut that allows many small businesses to deduct income up to $250,000. But he says there will be dire consequences if the GOP doesn't go along with raising some kind of new ta... [Full Article...]
Pilot injured when blimp goes down near US Open in Wisconsin
Starting at the 10th tee, the popular American went to the turn in 4-under and added another three birdies on the inward journey in a blemish-free round which stood up for the rest of the day. Open, as softened greens and an initial lack of wind led to low scoring at Erin Hills. "Neither one of us could make a putt", said Spieth, who won two years ago at Chambers Bay when Johnson three-putted th... [Full Article...]
Kansas governor allows concealed carry bill to become law
A 2013 law requires public health care facilities and universities to allow concealed weapons into buildings that don't have extra security, such as guards or metal detectors, starting in July. Late in the 2017 legislative session, the House voted 67-55 and the Senate voted 23-17 to send the bill to Brownback. The bill also will increase personal income taxes and add a third income tax bracket, ... [Full Article...]
Ruffer Llp Raised Stake in Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) as Shares Rose
Us Bancorp now has $89.20B valuation. Cordasco Financial Network now owns 2,332 shares of the oil and gas company's stock valued at $191,000 after buying an additional 15 shares during the last quarter. Analysts have placed a $87.04 price target on Exxon Mobil Corporation, suggesting a 6.06% gain from recent close. Ruffer Llp bought 102,881 shares as the company's stock rose 0.21% with the mar... [Full Article...]
Donald Trump now being investigated over alleged obstruction of justice
Accusations of obstruction arose last month when Trump fired then-US FBI director James Comey . Comey testified a week ago that Trump had pressured him to "let go" an investigation into fired National Security Advisor Michael Flynn after Flynn misled Vice President Mike Pence about contacts he had had with Russian officials. [Full Article...]
FBI arrests polygamist Mormon sect leader Lyle Jeffs
Jeffs, another brother, Seth, and other conspirators were accused of defrauding the government of more than $12 million from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - more commonly known as food stamps. He talks about what this arrest means and what impact it can have on the case and on the FLDS church. But it was the alleged food stamp fraud that brought criminal charges - not just for ... [Full Article...]
Blimp flying over US Open crashes
The pilot, the only one aboard the blimp operated by Florida-based AirSign , was being treated for injuries. The company does not know what caused the crash, which occurred as the blimp was advertising for a client near the U.S. Payne Stewart made a 15-foot par putt on the last hole to beat Mickelson by one shot. Early on, No. 18 had surrendered 11 birdies and was playing as the easiest hole ... [Full Article...]
Trump Says Obstruction Investigation Based On 'Phony' News
This would amount to an implicit admission that the Washington Post report is accurate. He also rejected there had been anything inappropriate in his involvement with the dismissal of FBI Director James Comey and vowed to defend his honor "against scurrilous and false allegations". [Full Article...]