Senate passes 10 billion unemployment and highway aid bill
The Senate approved a 10 billion measure to extend long term unemployment benefits and provide a monthlong highway funding stopgap after Republican Jim Bunning dropped his hold. The bill, which passed 78 to 19 and awaits Obama’s signature, would prevent benefit losses for about 200,000 jobless workers and resume funding for transportation and related programs.
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Auto sales rise as snowstorms fail to slow demand
Automakers posted a 13 percent year over year gain in February despite heavy snow, led by Ford, GM, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai and BMW with double digit increases. Toyota trailed competitors as recalls and temporary plant cuts weighed on its U S sales, though incentives and repaired models aimed to rebound in March and beyond.
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Morales leads in Republican primary with wide margins
Morales captured 58.78 percent of the votes with 1 996 ballots, while Eric Story had 726 votes and 21.38 percent. In Harris County, five non binding propositions won strong approval, from voter ID to abortion sonograms. Chambers County mirrored this trend with high support, as Precinct 4 Commissioner race stayed tight and attorney candidates trailed.
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