Hagel signals sweeping Pentagon spending cuts plan
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned that the Pentagon may cut the size of its management and command structures and slash programs favored by lawmakers. He argued rising benefits costs and aging weapon replacements drain funds needed for operations training and equipment.
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Kerry resumes Middle East peace talks push
Secretary of State John Kerry makes a third Middle East trip in two weeks to restart Israel Palestinian negotiations amid renewed conflict in Gaza. He meets Israeli and Palestinian leaders while urging compromise, as rockets fly from Gaza and Israel conducts air strikes without reported injuries.
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Audit finds Katrina aid may have been misspent
Federal investigators audit up to 700 million dollars in disaster relief for 24 000 Louisiana families after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita raise concerns that grants up to 30000 were used for other things or lacked sufficient documentation. HUD and Obama administration officials defend controls and funding safeguards amid revised Sandy aid provisions.
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Arm treaty foes push to block U N arms pact
Senate opponents say they have enough votes to block ratification of the multibillion dollar global arms trade treaty. Senator Mike Lee calls the U N General Assembly approval deeply flawed and backs a Moran resolution opposing ratification if it undermines the Second Amendment rights.
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Utah
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