Holcomb urges Congressional support of jeopardized GOP health care bill
The fate of the Republicans’ health care bill hangs in the balance, but Gov. Eric Holcomb is giving it his support.
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Senate votes to block Obama-era workplace safety rule
The Republican-led U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to block an Obama-era rule that critics said would have led to more citations for workplace safety record-keeping violations.
Trump OKs changes in GOP health care bill, improving support
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Trump announces challenge to Obama-era fuel standards
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U.S. Senate confirms Coats as national intelligence chief
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Senate confirms Indiana consultant Verma to head Medicare, Medicaid
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Court: Discrimination against gay workers not prohibited
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Holcomb joins list of GOP officials opposed to Medicaid cuts
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U.S. attorney for northern Indiana resigns after Trump request
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House passes bill to restrict legal claims against companies
Changes mandated in the bill could help reduce legal costs for businesses by putting up more hurdles to bringing class-action lawsuits in federal court.
Mayor calls on VA to halt Crown Hill cemetery project
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Pharma stocks slide after new tweet from Trump on drug prices
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U.S. House GOP releases bill to replace Obamacare
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Caterpillar offices raided by feds
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