Cooper To Veto Republican Budget Changes
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed the state budget adjustments approved by the Republican-dominated legislature.
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Pentagon's No. 2 Watches The Money — And The Future
Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan views a rising China and proliferating military high tech as key challenges to the long-term security of the United States.
Congress Set To Unveil $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill
The legislation is said to include nearly $1.6 billion in border security increases without addressing a legal fix for the roughly 700,000 immigrants who stand to lose protection under DACA.
Trump Proposes Deep Cuts In Detecting Disease Outbreaks Worldwide
The budget would eliminate $120 million a year from an ambitious U.S. program that aims to set up an early-warning system for infectious diseases.
Analysis Projects Possible $1B Gap; GOP Says It Won't Happen
A report says the new North Carolina state budget could contribute to $1 billion in annual shortfalls by 2020.
Illinois Lawmakers Override Governor, Pass Budget For 1st Time In 2 Years
Unpaid bills have been piling up in Illinois since 2015. A deal that included a tax hike was vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner this week. Then a powdery substance at the Capitol caused even more delays.
North Carolina Veto Budget Override Complete With House Vote
North Carolina Republicans completed their override of Democratic Gov.
Republican Leaders Urge Cooper To Sign North Carolina Budget
North Carolina Republican legislative leaders dared Gov.
Budget Deal Ends Adult Prosecution Of North Carolina Teens
North Carolina would no longer be the only state that automatically prosecutes 16- and 17-year-olds as adults under an agreement put in the state budget.