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Lt. Gov Patrick: School Finance Is Now Dead
All Democrats seem likely to oppose the bill, and Vice President Mike Pence could break a 50-50 tie. House Bill 3859, also known as the "Freedom to Serve Children Act" is similar to legislation passed in other states. In just the past 24 hours the funding mechanism for construction projects statewide was blocked in the House, a group of criminal justice bills were delayed and legislative leaders... [Full Article...]
Man charged with killing 7 in South Carolina heads to court
After his arrest, Kohlhepp told investigators he had killed four people in 2003 at a motorcycle shop in Chesnee, about 15 miles north of Spartanburg, authorities said. Kohlhepp was eligible for the death penalty, but the plea deal took that off the table. Solicitor Barry Barnette said before Meagan Coxie was shot in the back of the head she was held in a shipping container for days just like B... [Full Article...]
Have the umbrella handy! It's looking more rainy for Friday
Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Highs on Sunday and Monday will be in the middle to upper 80s. It's going to be a warm one with highs in the upper 70s! Overview: Friday will feature more sunshine, with partly cloudy skies and warm temperatures returning. [Full Article...]
1 dead in Wisconsin; Elk City subdivision hit by tornado
Dale Daily, 61, said he heard the warning siren about a half-hour before the tornado hit the mobile home park. The Elk City Police Chief told News9 some people are still trapped inside their homes. Other than this there were no other mishaps reported till now, says the authorities. Barron County sheriff's officials said 46-year-old Eric Gavin was killed by the tornado that destroyed the Pr... [Full Article...]
Democrats use budget office report to attack GOP health bill
Now Republicans in the Senate have to decide how to make their version different. Over time, it would become more hard for less healthy people (including people with preexisting medical conditions) in those states to purchase insurance because their premiums would continue to increase rapidly. [Full Article...]
Berlin Wall, 9/11 symbols offer message to Trump at NATO
Trump has mused about pulling out of the pact because he believed other countries were not paying their fair share and he has so far refused to commit to abiding by Article 5, in which member nations vow to come to each other's defence. Trump will also meet Europe's chief executive Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk, who chairs EU summits, in the morning. [Full Article...]
Trump orders Justice Department to launch review of leaks after United Kingdom complaints
In March, British intelligence officials forcefully denied allegations , made by Fox News pundit Andrew Napolitano and then repeated by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, that the United Kingdom had helped Barack Obama wiretap Donald Trump during the 2016 election, calling them "utterly ridiculous". [Full Article...]
Under US Republican bill, 23 million would lose health coverage: watchdog
The House bill would eliminate the subsidies for deductibles and copayments, and let states greatly loosen Obama's coverage requirements. It now moves on to the Senate where members are coming up with their own plans to repeal and replace the American Health Care Act . [Full Article...]