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Top Senate Republican says 'we need to do more' on economy, affordability

Top Senate Republican says 'we need to do more' on economy, affordability

John Barrasso, the influential No. 2 Senate Republican, said his party needs to "do more" on the economy as November's midterm elections approach.
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Republican senator seeks probe of Trump family business dealings

Republican senator seeks probe of Trump family business dealings

By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A Republican US senator on Tuesday called for an investigation into whether President Donald Trump's family is profiting from his time in office, saying any perception that members are exploiting their position undermines trust in the government.
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Michigan food retailers want out of the bottle return business

Michigan food retailers want out of the bottle return business

Bottles and cans coming back to stores for 10-cent deposit returns often contain drink syrups and fermenting alcohol. That attracts bugs and worse, retailers say.
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Why grocery prices could rise after a summer of extreme weather

Why grocery prices could rise after a summer of extreme weather

Scientists say climate change is increasing the intensity of extreme weather events, while this year's El Niño could further disrupt food production.
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Future Hogs – Week 3: College football players who could help the Commanders

Future Hogs – Week 3: College football players who could help the Commanders

Scouting college prospects for the Washington Commanders
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U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly and Suzan DelBene Introduce Concurrent Care for Comfort Act to Address Hospice Care for ESRD Patients

U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly and Suzan DelBene Introduce Concurrent Care for Comfort Act to Address Hospice Care for ESRD Patients

U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-Penn.) and Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) have introduced the Concurrent Care for Comfort Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to ensure that hospice patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) can continue to receive dialysis treatment. Currently, hospice care is underutilized among ESRD patients, partly because the prospect of giving up dialysis deters many from entering hospice. Dialysis is considered life-sustaining curative care, which traditionally conflicts with the hospice model focused on palliative care without curative intent. The proposed act seeks to clarify Medicare coverage policies for palliative dialysis and establish separate reimbursement for these services when provided by renal dialysis facilities and other qualified providers to individuals who have elected hospice care. This initiative addresses a significant gap in healthcare provision for a vulnerable patient population.
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Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

Price of gas, diesel fuel continue to soar

The price of crude oil continues to soar. Gas prices are high, again, and diesel fuel cost is causing truckers to sit some rigs.
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Stewart Hagestad joins exclusive club with second Crump Cup win at Pine Valley

Stewart Hagestad joins exclusive club with second Crump Cup win at Pine Valley

Stewart Hagestad secured his second consecutive Crump Cup victory at Pine Valley Golf Club on Sunday.
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Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros

Critics say California got too little in deal to let Paramount buy Warner Bros

By Jody Godoy and Chris Sanders WASHINGTON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Critics swiftly decried a California-driven settlement with Paramount Skydance that cleared the way for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, saying it will hurt competition in Hollywood, failed to protect jobs and
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Senators Grassley and Hoeven Address Concerns Over President Trump's Beef Import Plan

Senators Grassley and Hoeven Address Concerns Over President Trump's Beef Import Plan

Republican Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and John Hoeven of North Dakota have voiced their intentions to support U.S. beef producers in expanding their herds. This comes as President Trump's administration is reportedly planning to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef. The President's initiative aims to reduce consumer prices for beef. Senators Grassley and Hoeven's statements indicate a focus on domestic agricultural interests amidst a federal plan that seeks to address consumer costs through international trade. Their comments were made during a discussion regarding the future of the U.S. beef industry and the potential impacts of increased foreign imports.
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Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends in California

Do clocks fall back this weekend? When daylight saving time ends in California

Here’s what Stockton-area readers should know as Californians get ready to turn their clocks back one hour.
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Representative Suzanne Bonamici Co-Sponsors Bipartisan READ Act to Advance Science of Reading in Education

Representative Suzanne Bonamici Co-Sponsors Bipartisan READ Act to Advance Science of Reading in Education

Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) has co-sponsored the Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at improving literacy instruction across the United States. This bill, introduced by Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA-09), serves as a House companion to a similar Senate bill and seeks to re-establish federal leadership in education by promoting evidence-based reading reforms. The READ Act builds upon the momentum of the recently passed Science of Reading Act (H.R. 7890) in the House, which prioritizes instruction grounded in the 'science of reading' and explicitly bans the 'three-cueing' method from federally funded programs. The READ Act goes further by requiring states receiving federal literacy grants to adopt proven science-of-reading reforms, including universal early literacy screening, teacher preparation program evaluations, and comprehensive literacy instruction plans. It also mandates family notification for struggling students, with a focus o...