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GOP leaders reject Democratic demands for bill to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in the House and Senate said Wednesday that they will reject Democratic demands for an immediate extension of health care subsidieschallenging Democrats to vote against a stopgap spending bill that doesn’t include them but will keep the government open at the end of the month.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said Democrats “have a choice to make” as the Sept. 30 deadline approaches. They can work with Republicans, Thune said, or “they can shut down the government with all that will mean for the American people.”
The House could vote...
Kiambu Leaders Rally Behind Ruto, Vow to Prioritize Development Over Politics
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has assured President William Ruto that the county remains committed to focusing on big development projects over the ongoing politics of the Mt. Kenya region.
The governor made the remarks on Sunday, August 10, 2025, while hosting President Ruto for a worship service at PCEA Joshua Matenjwa Church in Limuru Town.
“In this county we have our agenda clear-cut. Unlike others, we decided to reduce the volume of politicking to zero so that we can have a conducive environment for meaningful work. That is the mood here. This is the criteria to know those working and those engaging in talks only,” he said.
Wamatangi highlighted the county’s significant progress in healthcare, public service, and education.
“Our county is now being tipped as the number one in many development facets, ranging from the building of ECDE...
Cebu leaders support Marcos’ push for flood control, healthcare
CEBU officials reacted to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address, focusing on the local impact of new national initiatives concerning healthcare, infrastructure and drive against corruption.
Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival praised the call for mandatory status reports on flood-control projects from the Department of Public Works and Highways and local government units.
He said such efforts must align with the City’s drainage master plan.
The mayor also supported the President’s remarks on shared responsibility for waste management and vowed to implement rainwater catchment and solid waste programs.
“Every time we have declogging, there is a lot of plastic blocking water in the pipes. Rest assured, we can support what the President said,” Archival said.
The mayor welcomed the plan to provide free laptops to schools and pledged to find funding for local beneficiaries....
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