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Apple falls far from the tree
Firm seeks to take bite out of criticism over jobs overseas. Apple is getting more aggressive about emphasizing its role in the U.S. economy, apparently hoping to counter recurring criticism over its reliance on overseas factories.
AHCA FACT VS. FICTION
FICTION: Under the AHCA, 24 million people will lose their health insurance.
House votes to boost North Korea sanctions
House lawmakers passed new sanctions legislation on Thursday designed to undercut North Korea's economy by cracking down on the network of banks and industries that help it avoid western sanctions.
Get government out of the Internet’s business
Why would the former head of a federal agency write an opinion essay defending a federal regulation he created without ever naming the regulation he is trying to defend?
Faith leaders praise Trump's action to protect 'religious liberty'
Faith leaders are praising what they hope is a first step taken under the Trump administration to protect religious liberties in the United States that were put in a bull’s-eye by the previous Obama regime.
Senate to vote Monday on Trump's Air Force secretary nominee
If confirmed by the Senate, the nominee for Army secretary Heather Wilson could be the first administration appointee to take a seat at the Pentagon since Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was confirmed in January.
Your retirement will be different from your parents’ retirement.
At one time the thinking was that financial needs during retirement were met from three primary sources often referred to as a three-legged stool — Social Security, employer-sponsored plans, and personal savings.
Lawmakers warn of scam tied to phony veterans program line
Maine’s congressional delegation is warning residents of a phone scam where impostors try to imitate the Veterans Choice Program phone line.The correct phone line to reach VCP is 866-606-8198. Vets will know it’s the wrong line if the caller offers a rebate in exchange for credit card information.
College freshmen more polarized than ever
An annual survey of American college students found freshmen are more politically polarized now than any year in the poll’s 51-year history.
U.S. senators seek sanctions, other ways to address Venezuela crisis
An influential group of Republican and Democratic U.S. senators introduced sweeping legislation on Wednesday to address the crisis in Venezuela, including sanctioning individuals responsible for undermining democracy or involved in corruption.
When Should You Claim Social Security? (There Are no Do-Overs)
For the millions of Baby Boomers not yet in retirement age the big question remains, when should I start taking my Social Security benefits?
We Need To Expand E-Verify To Fight Illegal Immigration
While ‘the wall’ on the Mexican border grabs headlines, attention needs to be paid to Homeland Security’s E-Verify program.
What do Republican centrists want from Obamacare repeal?
Roughly 20 centrist Republicans say they are opposed to a bill that would repeal and replace Obamacare, but few have articulated specifically what would need to be changed in the legislation to bring them to a "yes" vote.
ObamaCare repeal: GOP seeks new game plan
GOP lawmakers are expressing hope that a vote on legislation to repeal and replace ObamaCare can be held as soon as next week despite a severe divide in the conference that thwarted the White House's hopes of holding a vote within President Trump’s first 100 days in office
Why Congress was right to act on internet privacy
For a generation, the internet’s success has relied on the commonsense principle of making things easy for consumers
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