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President Donald Trump returns to Washington
Daily Video December 04 2017

Trump's "First 365 Days": Taxes, judges, net neutrality
Despite low approval ratings, President Donald Trump continues to pursue his agenda with his base sticking close by his side.
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Daily Video August 07 2017

Republican leaders look ahead to a tax reform battle this fall
Health care reform has occupied the spotlight on Capitol Hill in recent months, but an equally contentious issue is on the Republican agenda next: tax reform. A team of six Republican leaders has already developed some broad policy goals.
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Lesson Plan May 22 2017

Lesson plan: How to create a balanced budget — it's a 'Balancing Act'

How do we know that our government is fulfilling its duties to us, the public? How do we decide what those duties are? As efforts to pass the federal budget get underway, students will have the power to re-prioritize how money is spent using the interactive tool Balancing Act. What changes will they make?
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