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The Patriot Post® · Wednesday Top Headlines

Congress sworn in, Ryan easily wins speakership, Ford and Trump.

Jan 4, 2017·1 min read

By Publius · January 4, 2017https://patriotpost.us/articles/46713-wednesday-top-headlines-2017-01-04

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  • Ryan easily wins speakership as Pelosi sees more defections. (The Washington Times)
  • Joe Biden swears in Senate of 115th Congress. (RealClearPolitics VIDEO)
  • Senate Republicans introduce ObamaCare repeal resolution. (The Hill)
  • GOP drops plan to overhaul ethics rules after Trump trashes it. (The Washington Times)
  • Ford cancels plans for $1.6 billion plan in Mexico, with CEO giving “vote of confidence” to Trump’s economic plan. (CNBC)
  • Obama releases 220 illegal alien kids per day. (Media Research Center)
  • Congress to freeze State Department funds until U.S. embassy moves to Jerusalem. (Washington Free Beacon)
  • Teens step forward to serve as pallbearers for veteran with no family. (The Patriot Post)
  • Surprise! Syrian cease-fire crumbles as government forces advance around Damascus. (The Washington Post)
  • Megyn Kelly bolts from Fox to NBC News. (USA Today)
  • Policy: Friedmanism in Finland? (Washington Examiner)
  • Policy: The problems with “repeal and delay.” (Health Affairs Blog)
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