Congress
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House votes to repeal 1957, 1991 war authorizations
The House voted to repeal a pair of decades-old war authorizations on Tuesday amid a push within Congress to reenact limits on presidential war powers.
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White House official warns of negative shocks before rebound later in 2020
Top Trump administration officials on Tuesday predicted a strong economic rebound in the fourth quarter as the coronavirus fades, but a senior White House adviser warned that near-term unemployment and GDP data will be a “very grave” negative shock.
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US Government shutdown fizzles on spending, immigration deal in Congress
Congress voted on Monday to end a three-day U.S. government shutdown, approving the latest short-term funding bill as Democrats accepted promises from Republicans for a broad debate later on the future of young illegal immigrants.
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US grants second Airbus license to sell planes to Iran; Reuters
The United States said on Tuesday it had issued a second license to France's Airbus (AIR.PA) to sell commercial planes to Iran Air, bringing Iran's flag carrier a step closer to receiving new Western jets under last year's deal to ease sanctions, Reuters reported.
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Congress rejects Obama veto, Saudi September 11 bill becomes law
Congress on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected President Barack Obama's veto of legislation allowing relatives of the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia, the first veto override of his presidency, just four months before it ends.