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Alberta UCP backbenchers support loosening ethics rules

Alberta UCP backbenchers support loosening ethics rules

EDMONTON — Alberta's Opposition NDP says the province would become the most corrupt and secretive government in Canada if potential ethics rule changes become law.

Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game

An Ohio politician has seen enough flag planting by visiting sports teams. Republican state Rep. Josh Williams said Wednesday on social media he’s introducing a bill to make flag planting in sports a felony in the state.
Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach, who served 30 years as a politician from eastern Iowa and later headed the National Endowment for the Humanities, died Wednesday. He was 82.
Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026

Manchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats failed Wednesday to confirm a Democratic member of the National Labor Relations Board after independent Sens.
Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach, who served 30 years as a politician from eastern Iowa and later headed the National Endowment for the Humanities, died Wednesday. He was 82.
Trudeau's comments on Kamala Harris 'not helpful,' premiers say, as Musk blasts PM

Trudeau's comments on Kamala Harris 'not helpful,' premiers say, as Musk blasts PM

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's comments likening Kamala Harris's election loss to an attack on women's rights and progress earned him criticism from the country's premiers and from American billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday.
Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge

Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge

WASHINGTON (AP) — A person accused of accosting U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace in a Capitol Office building pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a misdemeanor assault charge.
The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump doesn't think much of Joe Biden's foreign policy record.
House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

House approves $895B defense bill with military pay raise, ban on transgender care for minors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a $895 billion measure that authorizes a 1% increase in defense spending this fiscal year and would give a double-digit pay raise to about half of the enlisted service members in the military.
Public inquiry called into conduct of Vancouver police in Myles Gray's beating death

Public inquiry called into conduct of Vancouver police in Myles Gray's beating death

VICTORIA — Seven Vancouver police officers who were present when Myles Gray was beaten to death in August 2015 will face a public hearing into their conduct, B.C.'s police complaint commissioner says.