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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will face off with Democratic leaders of Congress on Thursday in a high-stakes White House meeting intended to bridge differences over a spending bill and prevent a government shutdown. U.S. President Donald Trump,... by admin | Dec 7, 2017 | peopleNews
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Al Franken, facing pressure from his fellow Democrats to step down following allegations of sexual misconduct, will announce his decision on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) listens during the Senate Judiciary... by admin | Dec 6, 2017 | peopleNews
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - Laura Russo is just the kind of voter the Republicans need, but the party’s proposed tax overhaul, which includes limits on the deductions for mortgage interest, state taxes and property taxes, is pushing her away. A 2,000 square foot... by admin | Dec 6, 2017 | peopleNews
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Reuters) - Name-calling is not unusual in U.S. politics. But “child abuser” is not usually one of the names. Democratic Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones waits to address supporters while campaigning at an outdoor festival in Grove Hill,... by admin | Dec 6, 2017 | peopleNews
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Time magazine has named the social movement aimed at raising awareness about sexual harassment and assault, epitomized by the #MeToo social media hashtag, as the most influential “person” in 2017, the publication announced on Wednesday. FILE... by admin | Dec 6, 2017 | peopleNews
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Comedian John Oliver confronted Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman on stage about a sexual harassment accusation, offering an audience in New York on Monday a rare glimpse of a powerful man facing live questions about such an allegation. FILE... 