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Thursday, May 21 252 stories · 81 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Republicans postponed a House vote intended to halt hostilities in Iran, frustrating efforts to curtail the conflict.  Reason magazine published an analysis arguing that wealthy individuals are using philanthropic endeavors to justify tax exemptions.  In Manipur, India, the director general of police has been reassigned to the Cabinet Secretariat.

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Republicans delay US House vote to halt Iran war that was on verge of passing

Times of Israel · Tier A3 outlets3h ago

Republican obstructionism jeopardizes a critical anti-war effort

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PBS NewsHourκ .24Δ .66WATCH LIVE: House expected to vote on Senate resolution to limit Trump's war powers Times of Israelκ .19Δ .66Republicans delay House vote to halt Iran war that was on verge of passing

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Bankrolling the Nation

Reason · Tier C3 outletsyesterday

Wealthy elites justifying tax exemptions for the wealthy

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RealClearPoliticsκ .19Δ .86University of Chicago Nukes Tuition for the Middle Class

Manipur DGP moved to Cabinet Secretariat

The Hindu · Tier A2 outlets1h ago

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The Hinduκ .76Δ .00Manipur DGP moved to Cabinet Secretariat

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