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Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert Tests Positive for COVID-19

Texas Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert Tests Positive for COVID-19

TYLER (WBAP/KLIF News) – Texas lawmaker Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. Politico reports his status was confirmed during a COVID-19 pre-screen at the White House Wednedsay. Gohmert, who was refused to wear a mask, was one of several Texas officials that were scheduled to accompany President Trump during his trip to West…MORE

Trump Seeks Loyal Donors in West Texas Fracking Fields

Trump Seeks Loyal Donors in West Texas Fracking Fields

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s visit to a U.S. fracking hub on the West Texas plains comes during the state’s fierce coronavirus outbreak and a global oil and gas glut that is putting the squeeze on his loyal donors in the petroleum industry. Trump is combining some fundraising Wednesday with his first trip to an oil…MORE

Kodak Lands Government Loan to Bolster US-Produced Drug Supply

Kodak Lands Government Loan to Bolster US-Produced Drug Supply

WASHINGTON (AP) – Eastman Kodak has launched a pharmaceutical arm with the announcement Tuesday of a federal loan of $765 million to help reduce the country’s reliance on other countries for ingredients used in generic drugs. The agreement was announced by President Donald Trump and hailed as a breakthrough in bringing more pharmaceutical manufacturing to…MORE

Tempers Flare in Dodgers-Astros Game

Tempers Flare in Dodgers-Astros Game

(CNN) Tempers flared during the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers game Tuesday night, the first time the teams have met since the Astros were handed a punishment by the league in January. While the game in Houston started out on a good foot, tensions began to run high at the bottom of the sixth inning with two outs. A pitch from…MORE