Author: Stephen Ohlemacher
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What popular tax breaks are at risk if GOP overhauls taxes?
WASHINGTON — When Republicans say they want to lower taxes and get rid of loopholes to make up the lost revenue, they’re talking about eliminating some very popular tax breaks enjoyed by millions of people. That’s why making big changes to tax laws is so hard — and why it hasn’t been done for 30…
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AP FACT CHECK: Democrats condemn Flynn based on fake tweet
WASHINGTON — A fake Michael Flynn Twitter account has fooled two top House Democrats who cited a series of tweets in condemning President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser. Flynn was forced to resign Monday over discussions he had with Russian officials before Trump took office. At a news conference Tuesday, House Minority Leader Nancy…
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‘It is over’: Congress certifies Donald Trump’s victory
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Trump cruises to Electoral College victory despite protests
WASHINGTON — There were many protesters but few faithless electors as Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote Monday — ensuring he will become America’s 45th president. An effort by anti-Trump forces to persuade Republican electors to abandon the president-elect came to practically nothing and the process unfolded largely according to its traditions. Trump’s polarizing…
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Trump, Clinton win presidential primaries in Washington state
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WASHINGTON — Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump each won primaries in Washington state Tuesday. Trump’s win helps him inch closer to clinching the GOP nomination for president. He is within…
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IRS apologizes for targeting tea party groups
WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service apologized Friday for what it acknowledged was ‘inappropriate ‘ targeting of conservative political groups during the 2012 election to see if they were violating their tax-exempt status. IRS agents singled out dozens of organizations for additional reviews because they included the words ‘tea party ‘ or ‘patriot ‘ in…
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Most popular baby names of 2011
WASHINGTON — Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the 13th straight year in a new list of popular baby names heavily influenced by religion and reality TV. Isabella, which had been the top girl’s name for two years, dropped to second place…
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Sophia, Jacob most popular baby names of 2011
WASHINGTON — Sophia is the new most popular baby name for girls, while Jacob is the top name for boys for the 13th straight year in a new list of popular baby names heavily influenced by religion and reality TV. Isabella, which had been the top girl’s name for two years, dropped to second place…
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Isabella top name for girls; Jacob No. 1 for boys
WASHINGTON — Scoot over, Emma. Isabella is the new top baby name for girls. Jacob is the most popular baby name for boys, continuing an 11-year run at the top, the Social Security Administration said Friday. Emma’s reign was much shorter, lasting just a year before slipping to No. 2. Pop culture appeared to influence…