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America's Highway Fund Is Running Out of Money. Congress Wants To Spend New Funds on Not Fixing Highways.

Congressional candidate Steve Friess says he never intended to run for office, but a new generation of Republicans inspired him. Friess, son of conservative philanthropist and entrepreneur […]

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What happened Congress’ new infrastructure bill commissions a costly review of Amtrak’s food and beverage offerings and a study of yellow paint.
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Left / center-leftThe Socialist Running for Congress in South Florida

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BizPac ReviewNews report · May 20, 5:50 PM

Why son of conservative megadonor is running for Congress in Wyoming

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Congressional candidate Steve Friess says he never intended to run for office, but a new generation of Republicans inspired him. Friess, son of conservative philanthropist and entrepreneur...

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JacobinOpinion · May 20, 3:44 PM

The Socialist Running for Congress in South Florida

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Florida’s 25th Congressional District is currently represented by Jared Moskowitz, one of the most conservative members of the Democratic caucus. Socialist candidate Oliver Larkin is hoping...

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ReasonNews report · May 20, 3:40 PM

America's Highway Fund Is Running Out of Money. Congress Wants To Spend New Funds on Not Fixing Highways.

Congress’ new infrastructure bill commissions a costly review of Amtrak’s food and beverage offerings and a study of yellow paint.

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