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Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82

Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — John Spratt, a former longtime Democratic congressman from South Carolina who successfully pushed for a balanced budget deal in the 1990s but was unseated decades later when his district turned Republican, has died. He was 82.
Biden, Harris thank major Democratic donors and urge them to stay engaged after tough loss to Trump

Biden, Harris thank major Democratic donors and urge them to stay engaged after tough loss to Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday thanked deep-pocketed Democratic donors who raised record sums in last month's election loss to President-elect Donald Trump and urged them not to lose hope and to remai
Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill

Alberta Premier Smith willing to use the notwithstanding clause on trans health bill

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says using the notwithstanding clause to shield her government's transgender health restrictions is on the table as a "last resort.
Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82

Former longtime South Carolina congressman John Spratt dies at 82

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — John Spratt, a former longtime Democratic congressman from South Carolina who successfully pushed for a balanced budget deal in the 1990s but was unseated decades later when his district turned Republican, has died. He was 82.
The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Before the November presidential election, Ohio's secretary of state and attorney general announced investigations into potential voter fraud that included people suspected of casting ballots even though they were not U.S.
Former Conservative leadership aspirant Leona Alleslev eyeing return to Parliament

Former Conservative leadership aspirant Leona Alleslev eyeing return to Parliament

OTTAWA — Former ranking Conservative MP Leona Alleslev said she will vie to run under the party banner again in the next election.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Fall economic update Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the federal government's fall economic statement on Monday.
The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

The GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Before the November presidential election, Ohio's secretary of state and attorney general announced investigations into potential voter fraud that included people suspected of casting ballots even though they were not U.S.
Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

MONTREAL — Officials in some Quebec municipalities ravaged by past flooding say they fear possible financial repercussions for residents as the province prepares to introduce new flood maps that would greatly expand areas deemed at risk.
Fall fiscal update to grapple with Trump presidency, expected to show larger deficit

Fall fiscal update to grapple with Trump presidency, expected to show larger deficit

OTTAWA — The Liberals' fall economic statement Monday is expected to show a larger-than-promised deficit and offer details on how the government will tackle the threat of U.S. tariffs ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration in the new year.
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