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Senate Approves Stopgap Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

In a dramatic turn of events, the U.S. Senate passed a six-month funding bill just hours before a potential government shutdown. The bill, which faced significant opposition from Democrats, was approved with a 54-46 vote. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for final approval. The funding measure, often referred to as a continuing resolution (CR), was a contentious issue, with Democrats criticizing it for lacking input from their party and for falling short on key priorities like healthcare and housing assistance. However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged his colleagues to support the bill, emphasizing that a government shutdown would have far-reaching consequences. Despite internal divisions, some Democrats sided with Republicans to ensure the bill's passage, prioritizing the avoidance of a shutdown over their reservations about the legislation. The decision has sparked debates within the Democratic Party, with some members expressing frustrati...
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Carney's Bold First Step: Consumer Carbon Tax Abolished


In a decisive move on his first day as Prime Minister, Mark Carney has fulfilled a key campaign promise by abolishing the consumer carbon tax. This policy, introduced in 2019 under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, had become a contentious issue in Canadian politics. While it aimed to incentivize greener energy choices, critics argued it placed undue financial strain on households, especially during periods of high inflation.

Carney's government ended the tax through an order-in-council shortly after his swearing-in ceremony. The industrial carbon tax on large emitters remains intact, signaling a continued commitment to addressing climate change, albeit through different means. This action marks a significant shift in Canada's approach to carbon pricing and sets the tone for Carney's leadership. 


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