Obama and GOP diverge as debt talks intensify
Obama demands an unconditional debt ceiling raise while Republicans push to defund the health care law. As deficits shrink, Democrats resist deep cuts to entitlements, and lawmakers head into three weeks before funding runs out. The fight shapes up for the 2014 election with no clear consensus.
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USDA weighs if chemicals mask salmonella in poultry plants
The Agriculture Department reviews research suggesting new bactericides used in chicken processing may hide remaining pathogens on birds. Academics warn chemicals could defeat testing, prompting interagency discussions and a June briefing with chemical firms.
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