February 2020

Iowa Democrats Won’t Correct Errors on Caucus Tally Sheets, Emails Show

DES MOINES — With the results of the Iowa caucuses still unclear after nearly a week, the state Democratic Party this weekend was furiously re-examining results from 95 precincts, about 5 percent of the total. But when the party delivers its updated results, which it has promised to do on Monday, they may hardly reassure

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Trump to Propose $4.8 Trillion Budget That Will Include More Border Wall Funding

WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to ask Congress for billions of additional dollars for his wall along the southern border and more immigration enforcement resources as part of his official budget proposal that is set to be released on Monday. The White House is expected to propose a $4.8 billion budget for fiscal 2021,

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Cyprus president: no drilling let-up despite Turkey’s moves

Cyprus’ president says his government won’t put its offshore gas exploration on hold despite Turkey’s attempt to force such a suspension by carrying out its own gas search in Cypriot waters By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press February 9, 2020, 7:20 PM 2 min read NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus won’t put its exploratory gas drilling plans

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Flight attendants’ leader says employees at breaking point

The president of the largest U.S.-based flight attendants’ union says too many airline workers, especially at smaller regional carriers, are struggling to get by even as airlines report multibillion-dollar profits By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer February 9, 2020, 6:00 PM 6 min read The airline industry is among the most heavily unionized in the

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