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This anti-tax ballot measure could sap local housing funds. California lawmakers need to act

US lawmakers urge Rubio to act against West Bank settlement expansion Two Democratic members of the US House of Representatives have led an appeal to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the Trump administration to use all available diplomatic and legal tools to prevent further Israeli settlement...

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What happened An anti-tax backlash resulted in a November ballot measure that could hamstring the finances of every jurisdiction in California. Capitol leaders must strike a deal with proponents to pull it from the ballot.
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Left / center-leftUS lawmakers urge Rubio to act against West Bank settlement expansion

Middle East Eye · Center-left · News report

CenterThis anti-tax ballot measure could sap local housing funds. California lawmakers need to act

CalMatters · Center · News report

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Middle East EyeNews report · Jun 6, 4:02 AM

US lawmakers urge Rubio to act against West Bank settlement expansion

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US lawmakers urge Rubio to act against West Bank settlement expansion Two Democratic members of the US House of Representatives have led an appeal to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging...

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CalMattersNews report · Jun 5, 12:00 PM

This anti-tax ballot measure could sap local housing funds. California lawmakers need to act

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An anti-tax backlash resulted in a November ballot measure that could hamstring the finances of every jurisdiction in California. Capitol leaders must strike a deal with proponents to pull...

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Jun 5, 12:00 PM: CalMatters joined the source map.

Jun 6, 4:02 AM: Middle East Eye joined the source map.

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