More vulnerable GOP lawmakers break with Trump on Iran as gas prices keep climbing
WASHINGTON — As the November midterms approach, vulnerable U.S. House Republicans voted late Tuesday to require congressional approval for President Donald Trump to continue his war in Iran. Seven Republicans broke ranks and joined all Democrats to pass a War Powers Resolution sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton, a Massachusetts Democrat. Tuesday’s vote marked the third […]
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Pima County’s Joint Technical Education District will ask voters to raise property taxes for JTED for the first time ever, citing explosive growth in career and technical education. JTED — a separate school district born in 2007 and serving about 30,000 students throughout Southern Arizona — has a $250 million bond on the November ballot. […]
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