Category: Erie News Now – Washington, D.C. Bureau
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Gas Prices Impacted from US-Iran Negotiations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gas prices in the last week or so have started to trend down and it’s all due to a possible peace deal between the US and Iran.
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Paxton Defeats Cornyn in TX as Republicans Prepare for Headwinds in November Elections
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Republicans are heading toward November with new questions about party loyalty, electability and whether President Trump’s influence is helping — or hurting — the GOP’s chances in key races.
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Ukraine’s Postal Service Creates Stamps Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In part of honoring America’s 250th anniversary, Ukraine’s postal service is releasing stamps that honor our independence. We’re told they’re the only country to do something like this that celebrates our independence.
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New U.S. Strikes on Iran Raise Questions About Fragile Ceasefire, Possible Diplomatic Breakthrough
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Just days after President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran was “largely negotiated,” the U.S. military launched what it calls “self-defense” strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command, the “defensive” strikes on Monday targeted Iranian missile sites and boats allegedly preparing to lay mines in…
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Texas Senate Primary Runoff Race Features Incumbent Cornyn Versus Trump-Endorsed Paxton
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Senate Republican runoff primary race in Texas is testing the President’s influence. Depending on who wins the Republican nomination, Democrats believe they could have a fighting chance to retake Texas.
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Congressional Veterans Clean Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Memorial Day, a handful of congressional members, who are also veterans, spent time cleaning the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall ahead of Memorial Day.
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DC Visitors have Mixed Feelings towards Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set on renovating Washington, D.C. He’s already demoed the East Wing of the White House to build a ballroom and an arts commission recently approved a “triumphal arch” to be constructed near Arlington National Cemetery. Another iconic spot along the National Mall is…
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Advocates Warn Removal of SAMHSA Locator Tool Could Threaten Progress on Overdose Deaths
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As overdose deaths continue to decline nationwide, advocates say one federal decision could put that progress at risk. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, known as SAMHSA, plans to remove an online tool that advocates say provides vital help in dire situations.
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ICE, CBP Budget Reconciliation Vote Stalled Amid Disagreements Among Senate Republicans on DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Republicans will not proceed on a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol. Senators are postponing the vote over disagreements on funding the Justice Department’s so-called “anti-weaponization fund”.
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Drugmakers’ Challenge to Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
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Advocates are praising a recent move by the Supreme Court, calling it a victory for millions of older Americans who rely on Medicare to cover prescription medication.