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Politics & Government

Lawmakers Will Find A Way To Keep The Government Open, Short Says

10:15am December 21, 2017

Rachel Martin talks to White House legislative affairs director Marc Short, who believes issues will be resolved to keep the government from closing. NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in on the discussion.

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As Republicans Celebrate Tax Win, Government Shutdown Looms

10:15am December 21, 2017

The government will shutdown late Friday if Congress fails to pass a spending bill. Rachel Martin talks to GOP Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado about where things stand. And NPR's Tamara Keith weighs in.

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Virginia State House Race Winner Will Be Decided 'By Lot'

10:15am December 21, 2017

A one vote margin of victory has been undone by a panel of judges. That puts the race at a tie. David Greene talks to Jordan Pascale of the Virginian Pilot about what happens next.

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Thousands Of Alabama Children Could Soon Lose Health Insurance

10:15am December 21, 2017

by David Greene

Alabama is first state to announce a freeze in enrollment for the state's Children's Health Insurance Program, because Congress has not yet authorized additional funding for CHIP.

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News Brief: Government Shutdown Looms, SUV Plows Into Australian Crowd

7:29am December 21, 2017

The House is expected to vote on a short-term funding measure to keep the government open. Witnesses describe a white SUV smashing through pedestrians at high speed at an intersection in Melbourne.

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Iowa First Spouse Doll Of Kevin Reynolds Is Truly A First

7:00am December 21, 2017

The statehouse in Des Moines has a display case of dolls of former first ladies. Kevin Reynolds is the first "first man." An event on Wednesday unveiled the first spouse doll.

Now that Congress has passed the Republican tax bill, the IRS has a lot of work to do to prepare for the changes to the tax code.

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Now That The GOP Tax Bill Is Approved, The IRS Gets Busy

5:01am December 21, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The agency faces a new challenge with fewer employees and possibly more budget cuts. The lack of personnel may be most apparent with the IRS help line, which confused taxpayers turn to for guidance.

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley warned that the U.S. "will take note of each and every vote" on a resolution on the decision to move the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem.

'US Will Be Taking Names' Of U.N. Votes On Jerusalem Resolution

6:27pm December 20, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

"We're watching those votes," Trump said, threatening to cut aid to countries that vote in favor of the resolution. "Let them vote against us. We'll save a lot. We don't care."

Control of the Virginia House of Delegates may come down to a game of chance, per state law.

Judges Erase One-Vote Lead In Virginia, Throwing State Politics Into Disarray

5:37pm December 20, 2017

by Brett Neely

State law says that in the event of a tie, the state election board shall "determine by lot which of the candidates shall be declared elected."

Attorney General Jeff Sessions holds a news conference at the Department of Justice last week, highlighting his department's fight to reduce violent crime.

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2017 U.S. Crime Rates Expected To Show Drop-Off

5:24pm December 20, 2017

by Ryan Lucas

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been traveling this week to push an effort to crack down on crime. Meanwhile, a new report says data undercut claims that the U.S. is experiencing a crime wave.