Census shows slowing U S growth and GOP gains in House
The 2010 Census finds U S population at 308 745 538, up 9 7 percent over the decade with shifts toward the South and West. Texas leads GOP gains adding four seats, Florida two, and several states gain or lose one or two seats as reapportionment reshapes districts for 2013.
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Obama wins House approval for sweeping food safety bill
The House passed a broad food safety bill to enhance inspections, recalls and import standards, sending a $1.4 billion plan to President Obama. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg praised the measure as holding parties responsible at each step in the food supply chain.
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Obama Secures GOP Votes for Russia Arms Pact
In a 67 28 proxy vote the Senate neared ratification of the New START treaty with Russia. Eleven Republicans joined Democrats to back the arms control pact despite opposition from Mitch McConnell and Jon Kyl. Lamar Alexander and others urged support, arguing the accord enhances U S safety and nuclear stability.
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