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U.S. House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker
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U.S. House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker

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WASHINGTON — Dissident Republicans in the U.S. House voted with Democrats on Tuesday to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, a historic move that came just nine months after he secured the gavel following days of negotiating with the GOP’s right...
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Texas Republicans stuck with Kevin McCarthy, but it wasn’t enough to save him

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Marion police chief resigns after body cam footage shows him rifling through records about himself
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Marion police chief resigns after body cam footage shows him rifling through records about himself

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As union lawsuit falters, state readies Tukwila psychiatric hospital for patients

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State library cuts hours and leaves jobs unfilled as its budget takes a hit

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McCarthy abandons another bid for U.S. House speaker, votes on spending bills canceled

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Governor’s education advisor will lead state teacher standards and licensing agency

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Georgia

Georgia GOP leaders trumpet another top ranking by national business trade publication

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Most well-water users in northeast Oregon counties still in the dark about toxic contamination

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Gianforte Administration touts solar project in Dillon
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Gianforte Administration touts solar project in Dillon

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New book explores Mansfield-Dirksen’s bipartisan cooperation during turbulent 1960s
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New book explores Mansfield-Dirksen’s bipartisan cooperation during turbulent 1960s

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Oregon, nine states sue EPA over wood stove pollution that threatens tens of thousands in the state

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After the pandemic, too many kids are still missing school

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New Jersey shouldn’t make political candidates swear to God, lawsuit says

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Governor doubles down on support for school choice with $100,000 donation
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Gov. Pillen doubles down on support for school choice with $100,000 donation

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Nevadans can compare health plans before open enrollment begins

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Measure 110 grant recipient sued for fraud and unpaid wages

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