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Republicans weigh using the power of Congress to rein in Trump on tariffs; Stocks tumble again after China fires back in trade war; Mississippi urged to invest in jobs, not jails, to cut prison costs; Studies highlight gut health benefits of plant-forward diets in MI.

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The administration stands behind its tariffs, despite declines in markets. Advocates nationwide push back against federal rollbacks affecting military families, and the environment and big budget plans advance in Congress.

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The proposed dismantling of the Depart. of Education has rural schools scared, postal carriers say USPS changes will hurt rural communities most, fiber networks to improve internet may be supplanted by Musk's satellites, and it's time to PLAY BALL!

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White House Calls to End LGBT 'Conversion Therapy' Give States a Boost

NEW YORK - The Obama administration has called for a ban on "conversion therapy" - the practice of using psychology to try to change a person's sexual…

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Cuomo's $41 Million Funding Raid Could Have Big Consequences for State Climate Program

NEW YORK - State environmental watchdogs are crying foul over Governor Andrew Cuomo's decision to pull $41 million from the state's cap-and-trade prog…

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Crumbling Gas Lines: Not Just a New York Problem

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NY Officials Enter Fight to Curb Immigration Services Fraud

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Dream Act Lawmakers Turn to Cuomo for Support

NEW YORK - New York's budget has been finalized, but Governor Andrew Cuomo lost a fight to include the Dream Act, a popular measure that would have …

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College Grads Face Mixed Job Prospects in New York

NEW YORK - Online job listings show a mixed outlook for college graduates in New York, according to a new report. The study by the Georgetown …

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With NY Energy Goals Expiring, Wind Power Faces Uncertainty

NEW YORK - New York is drawing more of its electricity from wind power than ever, but that trend could stop if the state abandons its renewable-…

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SCOTUS Hears Challenge to EPA Power Plant Regs

NEW YORK - The Supreme Court is to hear arguments today about whether the Environmental Protection Agency can require coal and oil power plants - incl…

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Home Health Aides Take On More Duties under New Proposal

NEW YORK - Home health aides play a big role in providing support to seniors who live at home, but in New York they're barred from performing some …

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Poll: New Yorkers Trust Teachers Over Cuomo on Education

NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo is getting a bad grade on education in his second term. A new Quinnipiac University Poll shows 63 percent of New …

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