White House dodges Obamacare change debate on keeping coverage
Senate Democrats dismiss plans to allow people to keep existing coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Marilyn Tavenner, head of the CMS, testifies on rollout flaws and enrollment hopes while refusing to disclose current enrollment figures. Senate questions about data security and site reliability continue amid pushback from Republicans.
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Border Patrol Alaska on deadly force rock throwers
Border Patrol Chief Mike Fisher said agents will keep using deadly force against rock throwers and assailants in vehicles despite a government panel and CBP review recommending curbs. The agency rejected the recommendations as too restrictive, citing new training and record-keeping policies.
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Reed Wins Second Term as Atlanta Mayor in Narrow Victory
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is reelected to a four year term, defeating three lesser-known challengers. He emphasizes pension reform, crime reduction, and added police hires, while facing scrutiny over public financing for a new NFL stadium.
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Cannon elected mayor of Charlotte in victory over Peacock
Democrat Patrick Cannon won the Charlotte mayoral race with 53 percent to Edwin Peacock’s 47 percent, unofficial results show. Peacock conceded. Cannon will succeed Anthony Foxx, with Patsy Kinsey serving as interim mayor. Cannon, 47, runs a parking management firm and has been on the City Council since 1993 and hosts a radio show.
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Ballot measures sweep across states on casinos and Astrodome
Voters weighed issues from seven New York casinos to the Houston Astrodome fate. Colorado approved a 25 percent tax on new recreational marijuana to fund schools. Maine voters legalized recreational marijuana possession in Portland. New Jersey backed a constitutional rise in minimum wage to 8.25 with automatic COLA. Massachusetts residents rejected a Mohegan Sun resort plan. Boston area calls for reassessment of Suffolk Downs project. a proposed North Colorado state split gained unlikely support. Astrodome bonds to convert it to a convention center were rejected, likely prompting demolition.
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