Ashley Murray, Author at The Lexington Times

Ashley Murray

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U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley proposes adding radiation exposure bill to stalled tax package

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri thinks he’s found a path for stalled tax legislation that would temporarily expand the child tax credit and restore business tax...

Ashley Murray

Tue, April 9, 2024

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Republicans return to D.C. amid dwindling majority, suspense over House speaker post

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans are returning from a two-week recess Tuesday with an even slimmer majority and the potential looming chaos of a second speaker fight in less...

Ashley Murray

Tue, April 9, 2024

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The IRS is testing a free method to directly file taxes. But not everyone is thrilled.

WASHINGTON — Many U.S. taxpayers in a dozen states for the first time can electronically file their federal returns directly to the Internal Revenue Service for free — but...

Ashley Murray

Mon, April 8, 2024

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U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa bids for No. 3 GOP leadership post against Tom Cotton

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa will face Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas in the race to become the next Senate Republican Conference chair, her office confirmed...

Ashley Murray