Focus Washington October 2017

Supreme Court Kicks Off Historic New Term

October 2, 2017 Focus Washington

The Supreme Court on Monday begаn an annual term that could be the most consequential in decades. Of the 39 cases the Court has so far accepted for review, six already have the attention of the […]

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Murphy: Congress Has to Take Action on Gun Violence

October 2, 2017 Focus Washington

Senator Chris Murphy urged the Congress to “get off its ass and do something” about the gun violence after a gunman opened fire in Las Vegas and killed at least 50 people, The Hill reports. […]

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Trump’s Policies Cause Divisions within Republican Coalition

October 2, 2017 Focus Washington

According to a poll by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Trump’s foreign policy declarations have prompted divisions within the Republican coalition. The poll shows split in the party on climate change issues, value of […]

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Congress Misses Deadline for Reauthorization of Children’s Health Insurance Program

October 2, 2017 Focus Washington

Congress missed a deadline to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) over the weekend after the House and the Senate failed to vote on it. CHIP is a program that helps states provide health […]

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Trump: Tillerson Is Wasting His Time with North Korea Talks

October 2, 2017 Focus Washington

President Donald Trump on Sunday contradicted his chief diplomat Rex Tillerson once again, saying that Secretary of State is wasting his time trying to negotiate with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. “I told Rex Tillerson, […]

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