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      <news:title>U.S. Iran War Costs Reach $43.6 Billion, Pentagon Reports</news:title>
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      <news:title>Idaho School District Settles Lawsuit Over Bathroom Law, Pays $34,000 to Student</news:title>
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      <news:title>DHS to Reimburse Texas $7.5B for Border Security Costs</news:title>
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      <news:title>New York Governor Pardons Felon, Halting Immigration Test Case</news:title>
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      <news:title>Ben Cline Secures Key Endorsement to Lead Republican Study Committee</news:title>
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      <news:title>Valadao Faces Tough Reelection Fight in Redrawn California District</news:title>
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