Aiken NAACP taps Howell's long service as branch leader
Howell, a 63-year-old former pet groomer, leads the Aiken County NAACP after absorbing nearby divisions. The group, now over 300 members, pushes for tougher vehicular penalties in deadly crashes and has backed marches for Trayvon Martin and Lakisha Thomas.
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Senate bill faces House defeat over ObamaCare funding
The Senate backed a funding measure 54 to 44 to keep government open through November 15 but House conservatives oppose funding for the health care law. A shutdown would slow mortgage programs and other services while banks, parks, and federal offices would feel the impact. the clash pits Boehner and McConnell against Cruz and Lee amid a race to avert a shutdown.
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Obama vows no concession to threaten US credit
President warns no body may threaten the full faith and credit of the United States to extract concessions. Speaker Boehner insists any debt increase must come with budget cuts and program changes. Obama says he will not negotiate, recalling past brinkmanship and failed talks over sequestration.
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