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Filibuster, nuclear option loom over Gorsuch

9 years 6 months ago
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Tuesday that Neil Gorsuch will be confirmed to the Supreme Court next Friday, confidently dismissing Democratic efforts to block the nominee knowing the GOP can use the "nuclear option" to get past the Democrats' filibuster if needed.

White House denies it sought to prevent Yates' testimony

9 years 6 months ago
The White House on Tuesday rejected allegations that it sought to prevent former acting Attorney General Sally Yates from testifying before Congress in the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of ties between Russian agents and Trump campaign officials.

Obama's climate policies that Trump opposes

9 years 6 months ago
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that would curb the federal government's enforcement of climate regulations, a move that represents a sharp reversal from his predecessor's position.

Senator McCaskill opens investigation into opioid manufacturers

9 years 6 months ago
Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill has launched an investigation into some of the country's leading prescription drug manufacturers, demanding documents and records dating back the past five years which indicate just what the companies knew of the drugs' risk for abuse as well as documents detailing marketing practices and sales presentations. Her office has sent letters to the heads of Purdue, Janssen/Johnson & Johnson, Insys, Mylan, and Depomed.

George W. Bush to attend fundraiser in support of Gillespie

9 years 6 months ago
Former President George W. Bush will attend a fundraiser this weekend in support of a Republican candidate for governor of Virginia, Ed Gillespie. The fundraiser will take place in Dallas, where the former president lives, and is expected to draw many big-money donors.
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