Recent News About U.S. Congress

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  WWII merchant mariner on Congressional Award: 'The supplies we delivered helped win the war'

  One of the less told tales of World War II is the story of the U.S. Merchant Marines, the civilian sailors who suffered between 9,000 to 12,000 fatalities, a higher loss rate than the U.S. Marines.

  By John Kelly

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  Marchant, other lawmakers seek end to federal wind tax credit

  U.S. Senate and House members are pushing for an end to a federal tax credit for wind power suppliers, saying the industry is profitable and no longer needs a government subsidy.

  By John Sammon

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