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Senate Ends Shutdown, NC Drops in Tax Rank, Veterans Gain Access
After 41 days, the U.S. Senate has voted to end the federal government shutdown, breaking the longest stalemate in history. North Carolina has dropped to 13th place in the latest Tax Foundation business climate rankings, marking a slight decline in competitiveness. The state has also expanded access to care and support services for more than 600,000 veterans and their families. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney Clifton Barrett is seeking the dismissal of a libel lawsuit filed against Congressman Pat Harrigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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