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McCarthy said earlier Sunday that he expects a majority of Republicans to vote for the emerging bill.
The deal would raise the debt limit for two years while capping spending over that time, and includes some extra work requirements for programs for the poor.
"We do not have a deal," McCarthy told reporters. "We are not there yet. We did make progress, we worked well into early this morning. And we're back at it now."
The new law, signed Friday, bars health care entities from entering into a merger that would create a monopoly

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A spokesman for Burgum confirmed a Wall Street Journal report that the governor is poised to make a "major announcement" on June 7 in Fargo.
DFLers wasted no time after winning full control of state government in November.
It could be up to a year or two before final federal funding is secured, and then construction can begin. That is projected to take three years.
Lyft and Uber say a bill setting a minimum wage for drivers will make costs skyrocket. Uber said it would only offer premium service in the Twin Cities if the bill becomes law.
The bill was a priority this session for DFL lawmakers, who won complete control of state government in November. Business interests warn it will be a burden on taxpayers and businesses alike.
From the column: "More than three in four ... favor government leaders working toward compromise on various hot-button issues, including immigration reform, infrastructure, and gun rights."

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The Florida governor framed himself as a get-it-done executive who stood up to the federal government over COVID policies and who has put an indelibly conservative stamp on his home state.
The incumbent councilor earlier announced his plans to sit out the coming election, but says he reconsidered his decision at the behest of supporters.
A dozen bills enact signifcant government spending backers say will reduce child poverty and make the state a better place to raise a family.

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