Caterpillar hears praise over tax strategy at Senate hearing
Caterpillar executives defended their tax strategy at a Senate hearing while lawmakers debated offshore profit shifting. Senator Rand Paul proposed awarding the company, noting its century in business, as others argued for scrutiny of tax avoidance practices.
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Panda cub Bao Bao first outdoor excursion at National Zoo
The National Zoo reports giant panda cub Bao Bao spent about two hours outside with mother Mei Xiang. She tested climbing a small tree and rested on grass with bamboo as keepers had prepared the yard if temperatures were 35 degrees or higher and conditions were not inclement.
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Congress grills GM delay over deadly ignition recall
Representative Diana DeGette presses GM and the auto safety chief to explain why a decade passed before recalling cars with a defective ignition switch linked to 13 deaths. She demonstrated how a small spring flaw could allow the key to move out of run, cutting engines and depriving power steering and brakes.
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White House undecided on Pollard release in peace talks
The White House said no decision has been made on releasing convicted spy Jonathan Pollard. Officials note talks with Israel are under way to use Pollard’s release as an incentive to sustain peace negotiations with the Palestinians, though defense and intelligence officials oppose the move.
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