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Some Hochul staffers still on agency payrolls despite criticism from good government groups

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Nebraska lawmakers end session, leaving taxes for later

House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes

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GOP leaders visit border, call migrant surge 'heartbreaking and infuriating' - Washington Times

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