Republicans push to end public financing of campaigns
House Republicans move to abolish the public financing program for presidential campaigns, claiming it saves taxpayers 617 million over 10 years and pushes candidates toward private funding. The measure faces uncertain Senate fate and White House opposition as Obama seeks budget focus and job creation.
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Best Buy confirms star studded cameos for Big Game spot
Best Buy confirms Justin Bieber and Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne will appear in its first Big Game commercial to air in the third quarter. The Bieber Osbourne spot, created by CPB and directed by Bryan Buckley, was shot at Universal Studios and aims to blend creativity and humor for national audiences.
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Pentagon Defends Gates Budget Cuts Amid GOP Questions
Pentagon leaders defend proposed multibillion-dollar cuts led by Defense Secretary Gates as Republicans press to avoid harming U S forces. Lynn argues 78 billion dollars strikes balance while overall budget nears 553 billion for next year, excluding wars. Lawmakers criticize transparency and the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle decision, while Democrats praise the step as a start.
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Biotechnology pledges job growth and policy support
BIO President Jim Greenwood lauds President Obama's call for innovation and debt climate, stressing biotechnology’s potential to create high quality U.S. jobs, boost global competitiveness, expand funding for Therapeutic Discovery Project, and grow biobased energy and agricultural solutions. The industry touts 1.4 million direct and 6.6 million indirect jobs and urges policy reforms to accelerate innovation.
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