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Lawmakers from the opposition parties in the Nepali Parliament have expressed their concerns and objections to the provisions of the First Amendment Bill Relating to the Constitutional Council (Functions, Duties, Powers, and Procedures). The bill has been passed by the National Assembly but is yet to be debated in the
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North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, a Democrat, recently signed six bills into law, taking steps to strengthen the state's Medicaid program and modernize its building and residential codes. The governor emphasized the need for further action from the state legislature to protect Medicaid and address federal cuts, which
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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) from Connecticut voted against Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill, stating that it is "callous and cruel, fiscally irresponsible, and deeply unpopular with the American public." The legislation passed the House by a vote of 218-214, with every Democrat voting NO. Himes expressed
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The Karnataka government has introduced a draft of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Karnataka Amendment) Bill, 2025, in response to the high incidence of child marriages in the state. According to officials, around 700 cases were reported last year, prompting the need for more stringent regulations. The proposed amendments aim
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The Nez Perce Tribe is grappling with funding uncertainty for its critical fish hatcheries, which are crucial to maintaining Northwest salmon runs and the tribe's well-being. Nine months into the fiscal year, the tribe is still waiting for Congress-approved funds for contract-operated hatcheries, with the tribe's
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been signed into law, offering significant tax relief to condominium developers through the change to the percentage of completion method. According to the new law, condominium developers will be able to use the completed contract method for reporting income from sales of to-be-built
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The Selangor State Legislative Assembly has passed a significant amendment to the Administration of the Religion of Islam (State of Selangor) Enactment Bill, aimed at clarifying the criteria for appointing members of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) who adhere to the Ahli Sunnah Wal Jamaah creed. The amendment involves
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Senator Panfilo Lacson has filed a bill aimed at amending the Philippine Identification System (National ID) Act, citing concerns over data privacy. The proposed measure seeks to address potential misuse of the Philsys number, which is currently printed on the national ID card. Lacson argues that this would restore the
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According to experts, a new tax bill and Medicaid cuts are expected to drive a surge in Democratic votes in the 2026 midterms, with 59% of respondents opposing the legislation, as opposed to 38% who support it. The bill's Medicaid cuts, set to leave 11.8 million Americans
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President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" has been passed by the House, setting the stage for a July 4 signing ceremony. The $3.3 trillion package cements the 2017 tax cuts, increases federal spending on immigration enforcement, restricts social welfare programs, and slashes green energy incentives.
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US President Donald Trump signed a massive package of tax and spending cuts into law on the Fourth of July holiday, amidst a Trump political rally-like atmosphere at the White House. The bill, which funding Trump's immigration crackdown and making his 2017 tax cuts permanent, was passed with
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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) released a scathing statement following the final passage of the Republican reconciliation bill, citing extreme and unprecedented cuts to essential programs like Medicaid and food assistance. The bill, which now heads to the President's desk, has been met with fierce opposition from
