Reverend Jesse Jackson Discloses Parkinson’s Disease Diagnoses

By SOPHIA TAREEN, Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson disclosed publicly Friday that he has been seeking outpatient care for two years for Parkinson’s disease and plans to “dedicate” himself to physical therapy to slow the progress of the disease. In a letter to supporters, the 76-year-old civil rights icon said family and…

Allegations Against Alabama’s Roy Moore Dividing GOP Women

By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Standing on the white marble steps of Alabama’s Capitol, Kayla Moore surrounded herself with two dozen other women Friday to defend husband Roy Moore against accusations of sexual misconduct that are dividing Republicans, and women in particular. “He will not step down. He will not stop fighting…

GOP Closer To Big Win With House Tax Vote; Senate Unclear

By ALAN FRAM and MARCY GORDON, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have stretched closer to delivering the first big legislative victory for President Donald Trump and their party, whisking a $1.5 trillion overhaul of business and personal income taxes through the House. Thorny problems await in the Senate, though. The House passage of the bill…

Acting Secretary Hargan Promotes Tax Reform During Visit To O’Fallon Company

O’Fallon, MO  (KTRS)  Health and Human Services Acting Secretary Eric Hargan brought his message about tax reform to the St. Louis area on Thursday. Secretary Hargan spoke on President Donald Trump’s vision for tax reform to employees at Phoenix Textile Corporation in O’Fallon, Missouri. He started his speech by commending the company and its workers…