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Wednesday, May 24, 2017
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Trump releases budget priorities Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump wants to cut $3.6 trillion in government spending over the next decade, according to his budget plan unveiled on Tuesday. Republicans say they see common ground in the plan which prioritizes infrastructure and military and cuts foreign aid. Drawing criticism from Democrats, the budget cuts more than $950 billion from Medicaid and food stamps, but does not cut Social Security and Medicare. The plan relies on three percent economic growth through Trump’s first term and is part of his plan to cut business taxes to 15 percent and reduce the number of personal tax brackets. , “Yes, you have to have compassion for folks who are receiving the federal funds, but also you have to have compassion for the folks who are pa`ying it,” said Mick Mulvaney, Trump’s budget office director.
Federal role in education may shrink with new executive order Washington, D.C. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said expanding school choice is high on her list of priorities, but it won’t come from Washington. She also said that choice opponents have “chilled creativity.” Her comments come a week after Trump issued an executive order for her to lead a 300day review of the federal role in school policy and make recommendations for change. DeVos is scheduled to testify before Congress on the education budget later this week.
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Senate budget puts $90 million into regional airports With reduced funding from D.C. for airports and improvements needed, lawmakers say new cash streams are necessary to compete for jobs By Donna King North State Journal DURHAM — While the N.C. House prepares to release it’s budget later in the week, the one the N.C. Senate approved early Friday morning contained $90 million in state money for regional airports across the state. Senators say the funding is to bring infrastructure up to speed and keep the state’s economy moving. Part of the mon-
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People take part in a vigil for the victims of an attack on concert goers at Manchester Arena, in central Manchester, Britain.
Police name Manchester suicide bomber, security tightens worldwide Twitter accounts affiliated to jihadists have posted celebratory messages, with some users encouraging similar attacks By Julia Fioretti Reuters MANCHESTER, England — British police on Tuesday identified the suicide bomber who killed 22 people, including children, in an attack on a crowded concert hall in Manchester, England, and said they were trying to establish whether he had acted alone or with help from others. The suspected attacker was identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Two U.S. officials who have been in contact with British authorities said he was believed to have traveled to Manchester from London by train. “Our priority, along with the police counter-terrorism network and our security partners, is to continue to establish whether he was acting alone or working as part of a wider network,” Manchester Police Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said. Police raided houses in the northern English city and arrested a 23-year-old man after Monday evening’s attack, the deadliest in BritSee MANCHESTER, page A8
“This attack stands out for its appalling sickening cowardice, deliberately targeting innocent, defenseless children and young people who should have been enjoying one of the most memorable nights of their lives.” — Prime Minister Theresa May
ey is from taxes paid on rental cars that used to go into the state’s General Fund. Under the Senate’s budget it would go into the State Highway Fund for airports. It represents a big shift because for years airports in N.C. have been funded primarily through federal money collected by taxes on tickets. With ticket prices stagnating, federal funding is drying up. “We are talking about a serious economic driver and it hasn’t had to be a state priority because it’s been a federal funding issue,” said Ches McDowell, lobbyist for the N.C. Airport Association. “We have to fundamentally change how airports are funded; See AIRPORTS, page A3
82nd Airborne’s centennial the highlight of 2017 All American Week Fort Bragg celebrates paratroopers past and present By Cory Lavalette North State Journal FORT BRAGG — Started in 1986, All American Week honors the soldiers who have been part of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division with a series of events, competitions and memorials that welcome back former military members and bring civilians to Fort Bragg for four days. This year’s event is special in that it’s the 100th anniversary of
the 82nd Airborne. The division is the U.S. Army’s quick-action force, able to mobilize, load and land anywhere in the world in less than 36 hours, making it an essential facet of the country’s military and humanitarian efforts. Formed after World War I in 1917, the 82nd Airborne has been part of operations in World War II (including the invasion of Normandy), Vietnam, Grenada, the Persian Gulf War, post-Sept. 11 operations in the Middle East, and countless others, along with relief efforts following catastrophes like Hurricane Katrina and See 82nd Airborne, page A2
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Paratroopers assigned 2nd Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division participate in the Best Squad Competition at Fort Bragg.