Australia unveils unexpected tax cuts in pre-election budget
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South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after US cuts aid
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G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget
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Cuts to NASA’s budget could derail America’s Mars ambitions
Such major and arbitrary cuts to NASA’s budget would do very little to save money, but they will undercut and decimate one of the most cost-effective programs within the federal government.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump doubles down on Fed rate cut pressure
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Liz Kendall unveils UK benefits cuts set to leave many sick and disabled worse off
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Yoga mats and VR headsets added to list measuring cost of living
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Australia’s science agency sent questions from Trump administration asking if it is taking ‘appropriate measures’ against gender ideology
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