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Month: October 2023

Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming House speaker might require a brawl

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With his walker positioned on the mound, Rep. Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals ballpark, a breathtaking comeback for the Republican congressman who just months earlier was fighting for his life after a gunman had opened fire on lawmakers

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C.O. activists stage ’empty-chair town hall,’ call on Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to hold in-person, unscripted event

Congresswoman’s staff defends her outreach efforts to constituents BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — About two-dozen activists used an empty chair and the cardboard likeness of Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., to stage an event Wednesday, symbolizing their call for an in-person town hall with the Fifth District congresswoman. “So I am here to point out the fact

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US inflation eased slightly last month as price increases extend slow descent

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace. Consumer prices rose 0.4% from August to September, below the previous month’s 0.6% pace. Year-over-year inflation was unchanged last month from a 3.7% rise in August.

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Nets coach Vaughn says team from Israel wants to play exhibition game Thursday despite war at home

NEW YORK (AP) — Nets coach Jacque Vaughn says their opponent from Israel still wants to play an exhibition game Thursday night in Brooklyn, days after the country was attacked by Hamas militants. Maccabi Ra’anana will be opening a three-game tour against NBA teams. Nets center Nic Claxton questioned Wednesday after practice whether the game

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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North’s leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin

By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea in a demonstration of strength against North Korea. South Korea’s Defense Ministry says the USS Ronald Reagan and its battle group came on Thursday, after participating in a trilateral South Korean-U.S.-Japanese maritime exercise earlier this

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