Bennet McMahon win Democratic and Republican primaries
In Colorado Bennet wins the Democratic nomination for a full term after fending off a strong primary challenge. Connecticut’s Linda McMahon wins the Republican Senate primary to face Richard Blumenthal. Georgia sees Nathan Deal lead Karen Handel in a GOP gubernatorial runoff, while Minnesota selects Tom Emmer for governor.
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Former Alaska Senator Stevens Dies In Plane Crash
Former Alaska senator Ted Stevens died in a small plane crash above Bristol Bay. Five of nine aboard were killed, including his fishing party, while Sean O Keefe and his son were injured. The 86 year old, long service Republican, helped build Alaska and chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee. The crash occurred about 17 miles north of Dillingham.
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Obama signs 26.1 billion state aid bill to save jobs
Congress approved a 26.1 billion package to fund state and local governments, aiming to prevent 161,000 teachers and thousands of police and other workers from being laid off. The measure includes funds for low income medical services and followed a party line vote amid midterm tensions.
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Iowa House Votes for Jobs Bill in Holiday Session
In a party line split, Democratic Reps Leonard Boswell Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack backed the jobs bill while Republicans Steve King and Tom Latham opposed it. The measure, funded mainly by ending certain overseas tax breaks and a quicker end to a food stamp program, prompts Obama to urge action as Democrats tout campaign gains. The House approved the bill 247 to 161 after an August recess return and Senate quick passage.
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Flight Attendant Steven Slater Faces Grand Exit Charges
JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater is charged with criminal mischief reckless endangerment and trespassing after he opened an emergency slide at Kennedy Airport following a confrontation over overhead bin space. Bail set at 2500 dollars.
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