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GOP-led House approves $60b in spending cuts
The House yesterday approved a huge package of spending cuts, slashing some $60 billion from domestic programs, foreign aid, and even some military projects, as the new Republican majority made good on its pledge to turn the grass-roots fervor of the November elections into legislative action to shrink the size and scope of government.
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GOP-led House approves battery of spending cuts
The bill, which takes aim at healthcare, social services, environmental regulation and more, gets no Democratic votes. The House has approved a sweeping package of budget cuts that, if enacted, would shrink the federal government’s role in American life, curtailing its involvement in healthcare, social services, environmental regulation, child care and research.
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US Senate approves $US26bn for state aid
Aid would help states pay for Medicaid, teaching jobs. 6 Aug 2010 7:18 AM
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City Council narrowly approves federal streetcar money
The Charlotte City Council narrowly agreed Monday night to take $25 million in federal money to begin the first 1.5 miles of its planned streetcar route.
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House Approves Tea Party Caucus
The House Administration Committee on Friday officially approved Rep. Michele Bachmann’s request to form the House Tea Party Caucus, the Minnesota Republican announced on Facebook and Twitter on Monday.
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House approves money for Afghan surge
The House of Representatives approved funds on Thursday to pay for President Barack Obama’s Afghanistan troop increase but also voted to signal growing unhappiness with the war among his fellow Democrats.
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UNITED: School board approves $14 million renovation
ARMAGH – United Elementary School is in for a $14 million makeover. On Tuesday, the board approved a motion to submit plans with HHSDR Architects & Engineers of Sharon that would include replacement of the roof and creation of a new front entrance.
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Committee approves cybersecurity bill
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has sent a cybersecurity bill to the full Senate.
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MN Senate approves tax increase for highest-paid
The Democratic-controlled Legislature pushed Monday to send new income taxes for the highest-paid Minnesotans to a tax-averse Gov. Tim Pawlenty as part of their plan to wipe away a $2.9 billion deficit. The proposal barely cleared the Senate on a 34-33 vote…
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House approves measure blocking congressional pay raise
The House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday would block lawmakers from getting their scheduled $1,600 raise for next year, a symbolic measure designed to show Congress understands the angst of voters suffering from the recession.
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