POLITICS

WTC Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, advocates say

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World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, advocates say World Trade Center Health Program needs $3 billion in additional funding, advocates say 04:37 NESCONSET, N.Y. — There is a new milestone to mark this Sept. 11. The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed

Congress Returns to Face Looming Government Shutdown

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Lawmakers return to Washington on Monday with the spending deadline approaching and the presidential election just 57 days away. Lawmakers are returning to Washington on Sept. 9 under pressure to avert a government shutdown as both parties prepare for an election season spending fight. After a full month away from the capital, lawmakers have just

Democratic House campaigns urge emphasis on message of “freedom”

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In a campaign memo reviewed by CBS News, Democratic Congressional campaign operatives are encouraging their candidates to focus on a messaging around the concepts of “freedom” to win a series of competitive U.S. House races throughout the nation.   The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as