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The district is one of 30 that went for President TrumpDonald John TrumpMark Kelly clinches Democratic Senate nod in Arizona Trump camp considering White House South Lawn for convention speech: reports Longtime Rep. Lacy Clay defeated in Missouri Democratic primary MORE in the 2016 general election but flipped for Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections. McBath defeated Handel, who held the seat previously, in 2018, winning 50.5 percent to 49.5 percent.  … [Read more...] about NRCC poll finds McBath ahead of Handel in Georgia

Sen. Rob PortmanRobert (Rob) Jones PortmanSenators holding behind-the-scenes talks on breaking coronavirus package stalemate Overnight Defense: Pompeo pressed on move to pull troops from Germany | Panel abruptly scraps confirmation hearing | Trump meets family of slain soldier Pompeo, lawmakers tangle over Germany troop withdrawal MORE (R-Ohio) has proposed providing a temporary $450 per week bonus on top of regular wages for people who leave the unemployment rolls and find a job. … [Read more...] about GOP shifting on unemployment benefits as jobless numbers swell

A cornerstone to any agreement, and one of the areas in which both sides are eager to display generosity, involves over $100 billion for help to school systems. The White House and its GOP allies are pressing for more money for schools that return students to the classroom and want to help private schools as well. Very tricky talks remain, and Republicans are carping that Pelosi is being too greedy. Meanwhile, schools are beginning to reopen across the country. … [Read more...] about Virus aid: Where things stand in high-level Washington talks

Pelosi and President Donald Trump agree on another $1,200 direct payment to most Americans, making the idea all but certain to be included in the final agreement, at a cost in the $300 billion range. Pelosi is also pressing the case for a 15% increase in food stamp benefits that are especially important to key progressive constituencies, and Democrats won't allow $20 billion in aid to farmers without a big trade-off on food aid. … [Read more...] about Capitol negotiators still stuck, still trying on virus aid

“I might seem like an unusual candidate to introduce this legislation,” he said before delving into an abridged history of tobacco’s history in the U.S. from the Native Americans and George Washington to the recent transition from tobacco farming to hemp farming in Kentucky. “For many in Kentucky, tobacco made the American Dream possible.” … [Read more...] about McConnell and Kaine introduce legislation to raise minimum age to buy tobacco products