Court hears arguments in challenge to Dept. of Energys natural gas furnace rules
A decision in a lawsuit that would impact homeowners with natural gas furnaces nationwide could come next spring or early summer.
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Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover weight-loss drugs
President Joe Biden plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage for weight-loss medications, a move that could cost $36 billion for the two federal programs over...
Greene to lead subcommittee taking on government spending
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been appointed to lead a subcommittee dedicated to working with President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency.
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North Carolina governor’s veto blocks $227M in Helene assistance
Legislation sending $227 million in assistance to western North Carolina recovery from Hurricane Helene has been vetoed by two-term Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
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DEA to hold hearing on plan to loosen federal marijuana restrictions
The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to hold a formal hearing next week on its plan to reschedule marijuana at the federal level.
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VA to offer green burials as part of pilot program at national cemeteries
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday it would offer a pilot program for green burial sections at three national cemeteries.
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Post-election poll shows economic confidence up; Biden ratings down
With the presidential election passed, American's confidence in the economy has been improving, with increased optimism and a slight increase in approval for Congress.
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Pentagon mum after Musk calls its most expensive project obsolete
Pentagon officials declined to comment on Elon Musk's critical assessment of its most expensive project, the F-35 stealth fighter.
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Mexico, Canada, China cool to Trumps tariff plan
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to hit America's top trading partners with 25% tariffs on imported goods prompted a cool response from neighbors and China.
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Support dwindles for cracking down on nonprofit terror financing
A plan moving through Congress may soon revoke tax exemptions for nonprofits deemed supportive of terrorist organizations.
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