Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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White House OMB Warns of More Layoffs to come if Shut Down Continues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate is once again voting on reopening the government. It’s now been 14 days since the shut down began and the White House said more layoffs will happen if the shut down continues.
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Government Shut Down Heads into a Third Week with No Resolution in Sight
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are now headed into the third week of the government shut down. Republicans see the upcoming pay day, or lack thereof, for federal workers as a pressure point on the Democrats.
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All 20 Living Israeli Hostages Return Home After 737 Days in Captivity
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Today, a moment many feared would never come. All 20 living Israeli hostages are finally back home. 737 days-that’s how long the hostages have been held in Gaza. The 20 who returned alive were among the 251 kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023.
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Aviation Experts Warn of Worsening Delays During Shutdown
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From delays at major hubs to a potential impact on smaller airports, aviation experts say the effects of the shutdown are rippling through the entire aviation system.
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Senate still in Limbo Over Shut Down, House Canceled Votes Next Week
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s now been ten days since the government shut down and still, there’s no end in sight. Democrats won’t budge unless there’s an agreement on additional healthcare policies. Speaker Mike Johnson (R- LA) canceled votes next week in the House to apply more pressure on the Senate.
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Israel and Hamas Agree on Phase One of Peace Plan, Trump Says Remaining Hostages Could be Released in Days
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Wednesday evening, President Trump announced Israel and Hamas have agreed to move forward with his administration’s peace plan to end the war. Negotiators from both parties signed off on “Phase One” of the president’s 20-point peace proposal.
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Government Departments Blaming Democrats for Shut Down Raises Legal Concerns
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – We are now on day nine of the government shutdown. It’s become a tense partisan messaging showdown with some federal departments and agencies are directly blaming the Democrats for the shutdown. Experts say it’s not unusual for partisan finger pointing, but using government department websites has some…
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Obamacare Subsidies Remain Key Issue in Funding Stalemate; No Signs of Deal After Another Failed Vote
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After another failed procedural vote in the Senate on Wednesday, the federal government remains shut down for an eighth day. Both parties continue to blame each other for the stalemate, which is tied to a heated fight over ACA subsidies
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Tropical Storm Jerry Could Develop into a Hurricane
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Experts are keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Jerry over in the Atlantic. It developed earlier this week, but it’s likely to not make a direct hit on the eastern seaboard. However, the National Hurricane Center believes Jerry could develop into a hurricane by the weekend.
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Two Years After Hamas Attacks, Hope Emerges for Peace in Gaza, Middle East
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Two years after one of the darkest days in Israel’s history, the scars of Oct. 7, 2023, still run deep. The Hamas attacks that day reshaped the region. The impacts continue to be felt across the world.