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Morning Headlines: NYC Council Proposes Lobbying Limits for Former Officials, Lawmaker Collects Pension While Serving, Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Accused in Sexual Abuse Cover-Up, and Measures President Trump Might Take to Ax Congestion Pricing

Jan 24, 2025
New York City Council proposes a bill to prohibit former senior officials from lobbying for two years, prompting discussions around political integrity. A law allows lawmakers to draw pensions while in office, raising eyebrows about double-dipping. Yankees legend Mariano Rivera faces serious allegations linked to an abuse cover-up. Additionally, the potential impact of President Trump's actions on congestion pricing sparks debate among commuters, who are struggling with service disruptions on the A-Train as winter approaches.
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