Boehner pushes Plan B in fiscal cliff talks
As Obama and Boehner press to avert the fiscal cliff talks, Boehner unveils a backup "Plan B" taxing only those earning over one million, while Democrats and the White House reject the approach. The plan would delay Medicare cuts and keep the 35 percent tax rate for some estates, with broader tax and spending changes looming in January.
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Gun owners split on limits after Newtown massacre at Maine shop
In Kittery Maine shoppers debate gun control after the Connecticut school killings with AR-15s flying off shelves. Owners voice support for mental health checks and background reviews, some call for armed teachers while others fear bans on semi automatic rifles.
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West Virginia delays plan to cut child care aid
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin postponed proposed changes that would have ended aid for about 1,425 children and affected families earning up to 150 percent of the federal poverty level. The program served more than 24,000 children last year at $54 million. A budget amendment will be submitted to close funding gaps while preserving aid for hard-working families.
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Weapons found at two Virginia Beach schools
Police report two unsecured weapons on school properties in Virginia Beach. At Star of the Sea Catholic School a child found a firearm and alerted a teacher, who notified police. At Kempsville High School an unloaded shotgun was located on Tuesday, with no threat to students.
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