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Trump’s expansion of health reimbursement accounts improves health care choices

The Trump administration unveiled this week a final rule that will dramatically improve workers’ ability to access health insurance of their choice. The new rule will significantly expand the permitted uses of tax-advantaged health reimbursement accounts, or HRAs.

June 20, 2019 in U.S..
Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York

County clerk to defy New York State law giving licenses to illegal immigrants

Kearns’ letter to Erie County Attorney Michael Siragusa expressed his discontent with the law’s “inconsistency to federal law.” He also said, “I will not be granting driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants,” and he expects to be sued by the state “either way.”

June 20, 2019 in U.S..
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Supreme Court upholds war memorial cross on public land

The Supreme Court turned back a constitutional challenge to a 40-foot war memorial cross in Maryland Thursday, finding that the monument does not violate the First Amendment.

June 20, 2019 in U.S..
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EPA eases fears on Roundup use but some Vermonters remain cautious

Vermonters are taking a cautious approach to the use of Roundup after the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that the prime chemical ingredient does not cause cancer.

June 19, 2019 in TNR News.
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Gov. Scott signs health care mandate without penalty

This week Gov. Phil Scott signed into law a health insurance mandate that does not include a penalty for those who don’t purchase health insurance. That’s good news for many Vermonters and health care sharing ministries.

June 19, 2019 in TNR News.
U.S. District Court

Sanders-supporting Dem tech staffer headed to jail over politically-motivated crimes against Republicans, Justice Kavanaugh

The former aide, Jackson Cosko, pleaded guilty in April to crimes related to an unparalleled effort to ransack a Senate office, extorting a Democratic senator, illegally harming Republicans for their political views, and blackmailing a witness.

June 19, 2019 in U.S..
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EPA finalizes plan to repeal and replace Obama-era coal plant regulations

A coalition of states, businesses and unions challenged the Clean Power Plan in federal court, calling it EPA overreach. Trump’s EPA agrees with that sentiment. The ACE rule takes a narrower approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

June 19, 2019 in U.S..
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Trump campaign raises record-breaking $25 million in single day

President Donald Trump raised nearly $25 million in less than one day after he officially launched his 2020 campaign, according to Republican National Committee officials Wednesday.

June 19, 2019 in U.S..
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Gov. Scott signs plastic bag ban despite criticism from industry, widespread doubts about usefulness

The nation’s newest plastic bag ban was signed into law Monday by Gov. Phil Scott, making Vermont yet another state with questionable restrictions on popular bags, straws and stirrers.

June 18, 2019 in TNR News.
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Statehouse Headliners: Guv signs $6.1 billion budget, vetoes medical monitoring

Gov. Phil Scott said he signed the $6.1 billion state budget because it meets major priorities while limiting spending increases to same as wage growth in Vermont.

June 18, 2019 in TNR News.
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Windham School gets regional support in fight against forced school merger

There are a few remaining battles against forced school mergers across the state, even as the July 1 deadline quickly approaches just weeks away. One such community fighting back is the Windham district.

June 18, 2019 in TNR News.
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Mexico’s crackdown nabs nearly 800 illegal immigrants headed for U.S. in 1 day

Mexico apprehended nearly 800 illegal migrants Saturday, an indication that its government is stepping up immigration enforcement amid pressure from President Donald Trump.

June 18, 2019 in U.S..

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