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www.newsfromthestates.com States need more time to prep for Medicaid work requirements, top D... WASHINGTON — Two top Democrats in Congress are calling on the Trump administration to delay new requirements for people on Medicaid, arguing there is not enough time for states to prepare before the... 
www.newsfromthestates.com Trump administration pursues a second round in the courts on birthr... WASHINGTON — A federal judge in the District of Columbia on Thursday seemed weary of the Trump administration’s arguments that it should be allowed to proceed with its second attempt to redefine the... 
www.newsfromthestates.com US senators demand end to Iran war funding in bill averting shutdown WASHINGTON — The possibility of a government shutdown next month increased somewhat Thursday as a group of U.S. senators said the stopgap spending bill must cut off funding for the Iran war. 
www.newsfromthestates.com Democrats, industry groups press for immigration changes post-midterms WASHINGTON — Democrats and business leaders publicly lobbied the Trump administration Wednesday to prioritize work permits and other protections for long-term immigrants during the lame-duck session... 
www.newsfromthestates.com Schumer ‘confident’ he’ll lead US Senate Dems despite criticism WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he’s “confident” he will be reelected as Democratic leader for the next Congress, despite opposition from prominent members who argue he isn’t up to... 