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Every year, nearly 3 million high-school students apply to the college or university of their choice and wait anxiously to receive their acceptance letter. Years of studying, preparation for standardized tests, dedication to extracurricular activities, and interview practice have all culminated in that moment.
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A new bipartisan bill from the U.S. House of Representatives was introduced to help veteran-owned businesses remain competitive, Reps. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) and Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced on Feb. 1.
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As the U.S. House of Representatives considers the “America Competes Act” to promote U.S. competitiveness with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), some say it may have the opposite effect.
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Gas prices are the highest they’ve been in more than seven
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When the White House celebrated a 16 cent decrease in prices for select Fourth of July cookout items, Americans were left wondering if the Biden administration was making a joke.
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Projects to add much-needed sand to two Orange County beaches have been included in a federal appropriations request for 2022.
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A rare show of bipartisan unity over tax policy unfolded Tuesday evening, with 18 lawmakers making their case on why House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should include an expansion of the state and local tax deduction in upcoming legislation.
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Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) introduced a bill June 14 that could help businesses invest in childcare programs in an effort to entice parents to return to work.
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Rail companies and state officials are pushing lawmakers for more high-speed rail money in infrastructure legislation, along with measures to encourage private capital for the industry.
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This Memorial Day weekend, thousands of families and visitors will enjoy our beautiful Orange County beaches. They’ll walk the pier and surf at Huntington Beach, build a bonfire in Newport Beach and enjoy sand volleyball in Seal Beach. More than 50 million people visited Orange County in 2018, bringing in $13 billion in revenue.