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Manchin deals DC statehood — and Dems — another blow

house-of-representatives‘ quest to make washington-dc” target=”_blank”>Washington, D.C< In a 50-50 split Senate, D.C. statehood already had a tough shot of becoming a reality because as long as the legislative filibuster is in place the proposal would require 60 votes to advance. Republicans have been squarely opposed to elevating the federal district to …

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Missouri fisherman breaks 22-year-old state record for longnose gar

A Missouri fishing” target=”_blank”>fisherman< on April 7 when he reeled in a 32-pound, 10-ounce longnose gar using the pole-and-line method, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.  The department congratulated Shnur for setting the record Thursday in a press release. The catch easily surpassed the previous best of 27 pounds set in …

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