Despite strong bipartisan support in Congress, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act” was vetoed by President Trump, hindering the project’s progress. The legislation aimed to provide local communities with no-interest federal loans to cover their share of the Arkansas River Valley conduit, a project designed to deliver clean water to southeastern Colorado. The bill faced opposition from Trump who cited concerns over taxpayer funding, even though the Congressional Budget Office estimated a minimal cost. This decision drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who viewed the veto as potentially retaliatory, jeopardizing a critical infrastructure project designed to provide jobs and safe drinking water to over 39 communities.
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The United States Postal Service has finalized a rule defining postmarks and clarifying their significance in relation to mail acceptance dates. The rule emphasizes that the postmark date often reflects the initial automated processing, not necessarily the date of USPS possession, and potential delays are likely due to operational changes. To guarantee a same-day postmark, customers must utilize specific retail services like manual postmarks, postage validation imprints, or certified mailing. This clarification is particularly important for tax filings, as the postmark date is crucial in determining timely submission under IRS regulations.
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Exclusive: Drugmakers raise US prices on 350 medicines despite pressure from Trump. This is a real head-scratcher, isn’t it? We’re hearing about drug prices going up, even though there was supposed to be some sort of intervention. It’s almost like the opposite of what was claimed is happening. It’s as though there was talk, maybe even a “stern talking to,” but the actual outcome is a hike in prices.
It’s tempting to think that maybe we were misled, or that the numbers weren’t quite what they seemed. Remember those claims about significant price reductions? Well, when you crunch the numbers, the reality is a little different.… Continue reading
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