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Guantánamo Has Cost Billions; Whistleblower Alleges ‘Gross’ Waste
By: Sacha Pfeiffer | NPR
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An NPR investigation finds that the military court and prison at Guantánamo Bay have cost taxpayers billions, with billions more expected.
Conservatives Urge Trump To Keep Mick Mulvaney As Chief Of Staff
By: Tamara Keith | NPR
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In an open letter, influential conservatives urge President Trump to keep his embattled chief of staff and remove the “acting” from his title.
FACT CHECK: Do Robots Or Trade Threaten American Workers More?
By: Danielle Kurtzleben | NPR
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Democratic presidential candidates have divergent world views on whether automation or trade policy is to blame for lost jobs.
Republicans Disrupt House Impeachment Inquiry, Delaying Testimony From Pentagon Aide
GOP lawmakers broke House rules by entering a secure area where a closed-door interview was scheduled to be held. Committee rules allow only those serving on those panels conducting inquiry to attend.
Mark Zuckerberg Offers A Choice: The Facebook Way Or The China Way
By: Shannon Bond | NPR
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At a congressional hearing, the CEO acknowledged he is not “the ideal messenger” for Facebook’s digital currency plan, but said innovation is essential to American financial leadership.
Mitt Romney, ‘Pierre Delecto’ And The Strategy Of Anonymously Criticizing Trump
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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The Utah senator outed himself over the weekend as the owner of a mostly nondescript Twitter handle that defended Romney and was critical of President Trump.
7 Questions Ahead Of The Next Democratic Primary Debate
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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The last couple of weeks have been dominated by the congressional impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But Democratic presidential candidates will take center stage again this week.
Is Ohio in Play? GOP Tilt Working Against Democrats
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Chris Gagin says he hasn’t changed much politically, even as so much around him has. The attorney from rural Belmont County, Ohio, became a Republican in… Read More
Judge Rejects Suit’s Claim that AG Candidate Isn’t Qualified
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – A judge in Louisville has declared the Republican candidate for Kentucky Attorney General has the necessary law credentials to run for that office. Louisville resident Joseph… Read More
NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll: Americans Split on House Impeachment Inquiry
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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Independents at this point say they are not on board with the impeachment inquiry. But with more revelations coming out, the pollsters warn, that could change.
READ: House Intel Releases Whistleblower Complaint On Trump-Ukraine Call
By: Brandon Carter | NPR
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A whistleblower filed a complaint about President Trump’s conversation with a foreign leader. Here is a redacted version of that complaint, cleared by the House intelligence committee.
Stressed Out By Politics? Here’s How To Keep Caring Without Losing Your Cool
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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Surveys show today’s political climate is affecting people’s mood, relationships and health. How do you stay engaged with democracy without letting the stress ruin your day?
Pelosi Announces Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into President Trump
By: Domenico Montanaro | Susan Davis | NPR
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“The president must be held accountable,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday. “No one is above the law.”
Impeachment Has Never Been Very Popular, But That Hasn’t Stopped Congress Before
By: Ron Elving | NPR
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The truth is, impeachment has almost never been popular. It tends to pump up the partisans in either party but has far less allure for independents or those less politically inclined.
W.Va. Senate Adjourns, Ending Special Session on Education
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s special legislative session is officially over. The Senate adjourned the education-focused session Monday after a brief meeting. Lawmakers in June passed a sweeping GOP… Read More
West Virginia Senator Resigns for New Job
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Sen. Greg Boso is stepping down from his seat. The Republican senator from Nicholas County announced Monday he’s resigning to serve as president of… Read More
Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation
Join us on Tuesday, October 1 in Athens for a presentation and discussion with GLAAD Award-winning LGBTQ journalist and author of ‘Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States’, Dr…. Read More
Democrats Intensify Calls For Potential Impeachment Over Whistleblower Complaint
By: Jenny Gathright | NPR
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Meanwhile, President Trump and his allies say he has committed no wrongdoing in his communications with the leader of Ukraine.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Unveils Plan To Lower Prescription Drug Costs
By: Susan Davis | NPR
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The House speaker has been privately working for months on legislation aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs, a rare shared priority with President Trump.
New West Virginia Delegate Appointed to Fill Vacancy
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has appointed Trenton C. Barnhart to a vacant state House of Delegates seat. Justice’s office said in a news release that… Read More
Lawsuit Seeks to Remove Kentucky AG Candidate from Ballot
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A lawsuit is alleging the Republican nominee for Kentucky attorney general has not been a practicing attorney long enough to serve. The suit filed in Jefferson… Read More
Sherrod Brown Believes Public Pressure Is Building For Gun Regulations
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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State lawmakers are back in action holding more hearings on gun regulation bills. And Gov. Mike DeWine is still pushing for his proposals. But Congress has yet to show an… Read More
Authorities Question Congressman’s Campaign Funds
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) – An attorney for a veteran Ohio Republican congressman says authorities are examining possible “financial malfeasance” in his campaign funds. Mark Braden says Rep. Steve Chabot of Cincinnati… Read More
Judge Refuses to Step Aside from Teacher ‘Sickout’ Case
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s legal team has failed to persuade a judge to step aside from hearing a lawsuit stemming from protests that shut down some… Read More
Beshear Proposes Pay Raise for Kentucky Teachers
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andy Beshear is proposing a $2,000 across-the-board pay raise for Kentucky’s teachers. Beshear rolled out his plan Wednesday in an effort to increase… Read More
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