The freebie phase of the 2024 campaign: From the Politics Desk
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The freebie phase of the 2024 campaign: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, senior political reporter Jonathan Allen breaks down the freebies Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are pitching as part of their campaign platforms. Plus, a bombshell CNN report about Mark Robinson rocks the North Carolina governor's race.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Trump’s tax reversal punctuates a flurry of freebies defining the 2024 electionBy Jonathan AllenAs president, Donald Trump slashed a lucrative tax break enjoyed by coastal donors and suburban swing-state voters. Now, he’s promising to give back the deduction — if only they will put him back in the Oval Office.Trump aides say...
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Three in race for new phase of A9 dualling
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Three in race for new phase of A9 dualling

Top Stories Tamfitronics CGI of the Tomatin to Moy section of duallingThe Scottish government has shortlisted three firms for the latest slice of the £3.7bn A9 dualling – one of the country’s biggest infrastructure projects.Balfour Beatty is joined by Wills Bros and John Graham on the shortlist for the Tay Crossing to Ballinluig section in central Scotland, which was first advertised in May. The £155m contract will be awarded next summer.The winning firm will be tasked with designing, constructing and maintaining the 8.2km section of road. As well as widening the existing carriageway, the contractor will build seven junctions, two bridges, a roundabout and access roads.Last month, Balfour Beatty won a £185m contract to deliver the Tomatin to Moy section. Scotland’s cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop, said she met the firm last...
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