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Tax Deal Heads Toward High Stakes Vote in House
After Intense Debate, House Democrats Put Tax Package Up for a Vote, Along with One Amendment
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Clinton: Ground Troops Key to Counterterrorism
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Prolonged Dispute over Presidential Election Results Leaves Hillary Clinton with Several Bad Options
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House Tax Cut Vote Delayed as Dems Regroup
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FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into Israeli airport, official says
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