The headline news from November 16, 2017

The archive of all headlines from November 16, 2017, organized by time of publication.

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G.O.P. Senator Rejects Tax Bill, and Others May Be Close Behind

New York Times  16/Nov/2017 00:15:07

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin became the first Republican to oppose both the House and Senate tax plans, posing a new obstacle to party leaders eager to overhaul the tax code.Susan Collins of Maine, Bob Corker of Tennessee and John McCain of Arizona also voiced concerns, but refused to say whether they would ultimately vote for the bill.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 00:45:09

The decision by Republican leaders to double down on risky maneuvers to overcome budgetary hurdles with their tax overhaul threatened to put the entire effort in jeopardy. NATION

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 01:00:26

The decision by Republican leaders to double down on risky maneuvers to overcome budgetary hurdles with their tax overhaul threatened to put the entire effort in jeopardy.Senate tax bill ditches stock option change after outcry from tech start-ups NATION

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 01:15:12

The decision by Republican leaders to double down on risky maneuvers to overcome budgetary hurdles with their tax overhaul threatened to put the entire effort in jeopardy.Senate tax bill ditches stock option change after outcry from tech start-ups L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 01:45:12

The decision by Republican leaders to double down on risky maneuvers to overcome budgetary hurdles with their tax overhaul threatened to put the entire effort in jeopardy.Senate tax bill ditches stock option change after outcry from tech start-ups Politics

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 02:15:12

The decision by Republican leaders to double down on risky maneuvers to overcome budgetary hurdles with their tax overhaul threatened to put the entire effort in jeopardy.Senate tax bill ditches stock option change after outcry from tech start-ups L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 03:15:11

The Senate campaign of Roy Moore sought to discredit a woman’s accusation that he sexually assaulted her when she was 16, suggesting that what looks like his signature on her high school yearbook could be a forgery.How Senate Republicans’ reactions to Roy Moore compare with their responses to 2005 Trump tape L.A. Now

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New York Times  16/Nov/2017 05:45:07

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G.O.P. Senator Rejects Tax Bill, and Others May Be Close Behind

New York Times  16/Nov/2017 06:00:12

Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin became the first Republican to oppose both the House and Senate tax plans, posing a new obstacle to party leaders eager to overhaul the tax code.Susan Collins of Maine, Bob Corker of Tennessee and John McCain of Arizona also voiced concerns, but refused to say whether they would ultimately vote for the bill.

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Alabama GOP refuses to abandon Roy Moore after new allegations

NBC News  16/Nov/2017 06:30:13

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Heroes of Las Vegas The hospital staff called to action after the mass shooting

The Guardian  16/Nov/2017 09:00:16

When a festival became the scene of the worst mass shooting in modern America, Sunrise hospital staff had only minutes to prepare. Here are their stories

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 09:00:18

A gambit to make a large corporate tax cut permanent by having benefits for individuals expire at the end of 2025 creates new problems for the legislation.Senate tax bill ditches stock option change after outcry from tech start-ups Politics

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The Confederacy still haunts the campus of Ole Miss

NBC News  16/Nov/2017 10:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 12:15:12

So many rules and regulations have been rolled back that lawmakers can scarcely keep up. “I have lost track,” says one Democrat, who sits on the House Natural Resources Committee. “It is dizzying.”Southern California smog worsens for second straight year despite reduced emissions L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 12:30:17

So many rules and regulations have been rolled back that lawmakers can scarcely keep up. “I have lost track,” says one Democrat, who sits on the House Natural Resources Committee. “It is dizzying.”Southern California smog worsens for second straight year despite reduced emissions L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 13:01:08

So many rules and regulations have been rolled back that lawmakers can scarcely keep up. “I have lost track,” says one Democrat, who sits on the House Natural Resources Committee. “It is dizzying.” L.A. Now

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 14:00:20

So many rules and regulations have been rolled back that lawmakers can scarcely keep up. “I have lost track,” says one Democrat, who sits on the House Natural Resources Committee. “It is dizzying.” Politics

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 14:30:18

Failure or success for the House GOP tax bill in Thursday's expected vote could hinge on a handful of undecided California Republicans. Politics

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A new generation struggles over Confederate legacy at Ole Miss

NBC News  16/Nov/2017 16:45:08

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Sen. Al Franken accused of forcibly kissing, groping a woman

NBC News  16/Nov/2017 17:45:09

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 18:00:20

Failure or success for the House GOP tax bill in Thursday's expected vote could hinge on a handful of undecided California Republicans. ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON

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House Is Poised to Pass Tax Bill in Step Toward Overhaul

New York Times  16/Nov/2017 18:15:07

A sweeping tax plan still faces significant obstacles, as Republicans seek to align the legislation that is expected to pass the House with a version from the Senate.The House tax bill, which passed in the Ways and Means Committee last week, would cut taxes by more than $1.4 trillion over 10 years.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 19:30:16

Failure or success for the House GOP tax bill in Thursday's expected vote could hinge on a handful of undecided California Republicans. Politics

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House Is Poised to Approve Vast Tax Overhaul in Vote Today

New York Times  16/Nov/2017 19:45:04

A sweeping tax plan still faces significant obstacles, as Republicans seek to align the legislation that is expected to pass the House with a version from the Senate.The House tax bill, which passed in the Ways and Means Committee last week, would cut taxes by more than $1.4 trillion over 10 years.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 19:45:09

House Republicans were on track to pass their sweeping tax-cut package, setting up a showdown with the Senate, where Republicans are taking a different approach. Politics

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Houses Passes Tax Bill but Hurdles Remain for Overhaul

New York Times  16/Nov/2017 20:00:13

The House took a significant leap forward as Republicans seek to enact $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for businesses and individuals.The tax plan still faces significant obstacles, as Republicans seek to align the House legislation with a version that is under consideration in the Senate.

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 20:00:17

The vote sets up a possible showdown with the Senate, where Republicans are taking a far different approach to a tax overhaul. Politics

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Houses Passes Tax Bill but Hurdles Remain for Overhaul

New York Times  16/Nov/2017 20:15:06

The House took a significant leap forward as Republicans seek to enact $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for businesses and individuals.The tax plan still faces significant obstacles, as Republicans seek to align the House legislation with a Senate proposal.

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House passes $1.5 trillion tax bill, cuts rates for individuals and businesses

NBC News  16/Nov/2017 20:15:08

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House Passes Tax Bill but Hurdles Remain for Overhaul

New York Times  16/Nov/2017 20:30:09

The House took a significant leap forward as Republicans seek to enact $1.5 trillion in tax cuts for businesses and individuals.The tax plan still faces significant obstacles, as Republicans seek to align the House legislation with a Senate proposal.

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House passes tax bill to cut rates for individuals, businesses

NBC News  16/Nov/2017 20:30:11

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House passes tax bill to cut rates for individuals and businesses

NBC News  16/Nov/2017 21:00:17

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Los Angeles Times  16/Nov/2017 21:00:20

The vote sets up a possible showdown with the Senate, where Republicans are taking a far different approach to a tax overhaul.

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