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Senate Advances GM Food Labeling Bill That Would Actually Weaken State Rules, Exempt Key Products

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Legislation that would upend state laws mandating labels for genetically modified (GM) foods passed a key procedural vote in the Senate. The bill, which would create a nationwide system for identifying some GM foods, cleared a motion to end debate on Wednesday, by a 65-32 vote. A simple majority is now needed for the legislation to pass a full Senate vote, which is expected before the week is over. Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, and Alaska have all passed legislation in recent years forcing companies to overtly…

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Afghan Troop Withdrawal Slows Further: 8,400 to Remain Beyond Obama

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The number of US soldiers who will remain in Afghanistan by the year’s end was upwardly revised, once again, by President Obama, who warned that gains by the Taliban and terrorist organizations continue to threaten the stability of the country. In a statement issued from the Roosevelt Room on Wednesday, the President said he would leave 8,400 US troops in Afghanistan “into next year through the end of [his] administration.”  Obama said he made the decision based on recommendations from top military brass and his national security…

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Rep. Richmond Calls on DOJ to Investigate Alton Sterling Killing

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A congressman is calling on the Justice Department to investigate the fatal shooting by Baton Rouge, La. police of a black man who was on the ground, in the process of being arrested. Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) made the request, after a video of the slaying went viral Tuesday night, sparking outrage on social media and protests in Baton Rouge. Alton Sterling, 37, was killed by two cops early Tuesday morning, after they were called to a convenience store, having received an anonymous report about…

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FBI: Clinton “Extremely Careless” Handling Classified Info, But No Charges Recommended

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FBI Director James Comey stated on Tuesday his that agency is not recommending for any criminal charges to be brought against Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while Secretary of State. Though sparing Clinton of formal charges, Comey did put forward a scathing rebuke of her email practices as the nation’s top diplomat. “Although we did not find clear evidence that Secretary Clinton or her colleagues intended to violate laws governing the handling of classified information, there is evidence…

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Voodoo Economics: GOP Tax Plan For the Rich Would Cost 92% Less Than Advertised, Think Tank Claims

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A measure that would significantly lower taxes for top income earners in the US would only cost the government $191 billion, a conservative group estimated, despite the official cost of the proposal being closer to $2.4 trillion. The conservative Tax Foundation issued its questionable analysis of the GOP’s tax proposal, which was part of the “Better Way” agenda unveiled last month by House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). The plan would slash the top income tax rate to 33 percent from its current rate of 39.6…

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