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Lisa Mascaro

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December 10, 2017
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White House and Republicans Reach Budget Deal – Including Disability Insurance Cuts

A vote on the deal could come as early as Wednesday.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times
October 27, 2015
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Politics & Elections

Paul Ryan Says Republicans Have Until Friday to Unify Behind Him for House Speaker

The statement could bring a possible resolution to the GOP leadership struggle.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times
October 21, 2015
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Economy & Labor

Obama’s Fast-Track Trade Bill Clears Key Senate Hurdle

After sputtering in Congress, fast-track trade deal – a top White House priority – nears passage.
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Lisa Mascaro,
McClatchy/Tribune Media Services
June 23, 2015
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Three GOP Candidates’ Plans Would Increase Debt, Study Says

Washington – President Barack Obama is roundly criticized by Republicans for running up the nation's debt. But if a Republican takes the White House, the debt will keep…
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Lisa Mascaro,
McClatchy Newspapers
February 25, 2012
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Rep. Barney Frank Won’t Seek Re-Election

Washington – Rep. Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts and a favorite GOP target for crafting legislation to reform Wall Street business practices, is expected to…
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James Oliphant &
Lisa Mascaro
November 28, 2011
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House Democrats Recommend New Taxes to “Super Committee“

Washington – House Democrats offered a sweeping package of recommendations to the “super committee” on deficit reduction, reinforcing the party's position that $1.5 trillion cannot be trimmed without…
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Lisa Mascaro,
Tribune Washington Bureau
October 13, 2011
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Senate O.K.’s Funding Bill That May Prevent Government Shutdown

Reporting from Washington— Retreating from partisan stalemate days before a potential government shutdown, the Senate passed a temporary 2012 funding bill that also replenishes federal disaster aid. …
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Lisa Mascaro,
The Los Angeles Times
September 27, 2011
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Pelosi Picks Members for “Super Committee“

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic minority leader, named the three final appointees Thursday to the super committee on deficit reduction, adding diversity along with budget expertise to a…
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Lisa Mascaro,
The Los Angeles Times
August 11, 2011
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Reid Names Senators to “Super Committee“

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the first three appointees to a congressional super-committee charged with tackling the federal deficit, but the Democratic choices offer few signs that…
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Lisa Mascaro,
The Bellingham Herald
August 10, 2011
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Obama Ends Tense Debt Talks With Warning

Washington – President Obama abruptly left debt negotiations with congressional leaders Wednesday at the White House when a top Republican said there was no longer time to engage…
by
Lisa Mascaro &
Christi Parsons,
The Los Angeles Times
July 14, 2011
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