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Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.
Rick Nolan, who represented two Minnesota congressional districts three decades apart, dies at 80

Rick Nolan, who represented two Minnesota congressional districts three decades apart, dies at 80

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Rep. Rick Nolan, a Democrat who represented different Minnesota congressional districts during two separate stints in office three decades apart, died Friday, his wife said. He was 80.
Callers responding to a false election claim overwhelm Oregon officials

Callers responding to a false election claim overwhelm Oregon officials

Oregon election officials were screening phone and email messages Friday after their system was overwhelmed and shut down because of a barrage of calls from people responding to a false claim that the state's voter pamphlet doesn't include Republican
Ottawa says businesses can request tariff exemption on Chinese goods

Ottawa says businesses can request tariff exemption on Chinese goods

OTTAWA — The federal government says businesses can now request remission from newly announced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products.
Most Liberal MPs support Trudeau as leader: Freeland

Most Liberal MPs support Trudeau as leader: Freeland

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said she is "absolutely confident" the majority of Liberal MPs still support Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader.
Trump hotel attracted would-be judges, ambassadors, pardon-seekers, House Democrats say

Trump hotel attracted would-be judges, ambassadors, pardon-seekers, House Democrats say

NEW YORK (AP) — Judges seeking appointments to the federal bench. Wealthy Republicans hoping for ambassadorships. Criminals who wanted pardons. They were among the big spenders at Donald Trump ’s Washington, D.C., hotel while he was president.
N.B. election promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, rent caps

N.B. election promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, rent caps

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is shelling out billions of dollars for clean energy and approving major offshore wind projects as officials race to secure major climate initiatives before President Joe Biden's term comes to an end.
Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal

Manitoba second province to sign onto federal school food deal

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is the second province to sign a deal with the federal Liberals to expand school food programs across the province.
Part of a memo authorizing probe of election interference remains secret. A judge wants to know why

Part of a memo authorizing probe of election interference remains secret. A judge wants to know why

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge is pressing the U.S.