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August 1, 2020 at 1:38 pm

Suburban voters sour on Republicans in battle for the House

BALLWIN, Mo. — For Heather Vaughn, a substitute teacher and graduate student, the decision last month to place the black sign with colorful lettering in...

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July 12, 2020 at 11:01 am

Health Care Takes Center Stage in Battle for Congress During Pandemic

WASHINGTON — In his two newest campaign advertisements, Gov. Steve Bullock of Montana portrays himself as a health care savior, featuring local nurses who say...

June 26, 2020 at 3:15 pm

In historic vote, House approves statehood for the District of Columbia

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives voted nearly along party lines Friday to grant statehood to Washington, D.C., the first time a chamber of Congress...

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May 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm

House passes $3 trillion aid bill over Republican opposition

WASHINGTON — A divided House narrowly passed a $3 trillion pandemic relief package Friday to send aid to struggling state and local governments and another...

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April 20, 2020 at 7:36 pm

Dispute Over Virus Testing Delays Deal on Aid to Small Businesses and Hospitals

WASHINGTON — A dispute between Democrats and the White House over how to handle coronavirus testing emerged on Monday as one of the most significant...

April 2, 2020 at 4:45 pm

Navy removes captain of aircraft carrier stricken by coronavirus

WASHINGTON — The Navy removed the captain of the stricken aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt on Thursday, only days after he implored his superior officers for...

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March 30, 2020 at 8:37 pm

Pelosi Floats New Stimulus Plan: Rolling Back SALT Cap

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers prepare for another round of fiscal stimulus to address economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested the...

March 13, 2020 at 7:16 pm

Trump declares national emergency to deal with coronavirus

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and announced new steps he said would speed...

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March 10, 2020 at 10:24 pm

Treasury considers delaying tax day deadline over coronavirus

Treasury and White House officials have discussed the idea of extending the tax deadline as the administration considers measures to relieve financial pressure on individuals...

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March 3, 2020 at 5:55 pm

Any American can now be tested for the coronavirus, Pence says VIEW

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted all restrictions on testing for the coronavirus and would...

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