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For years the State Department had been fighting back a lawsuit from an online company that was forced to take down a downloadable gun blueprint because the post was a violation of the international traffic in arms regulations. But starting August 1, anyone with internet and a 3D printer will be able to make an untraceable handgun, rifle or assault weapon.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled an election-year tax plan on Tuesday that is unlikely to become law but could energize party voters this autumn by promising permanent tax cuts for individuals and most business owners.

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, reacted to the Republican proposal for more tax breaks. Rep. Doggett said:

Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 25, join Reps. Doggett, Welch, and Cummings as they unveil new legislation to address the prescription drug affordability crisis: The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act. As Republicans continue to fail to address soaring healthcare costs and even promote health tax shelters for the well-off this week, they ignore the needs of working families. One of the top healthcare concerns for Americans is skyrocketing prescription drug prices—and the number one measure that Americans support to rein in those costs is Medicare negotiation.