Obama and GOP pledge bipartisanship on tax cuts
President Obama and Republican leaders vowed to work toward a compromise on extending tax cuts before year’s end. They plan a bipartisan working group to negotiate the package and discuss a Russia nuclear treaty with broad support. Boehner called the session a nice meeting but said work remains.
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LaHood shifts stance on street sign regulation
The Obama administration distances itself from a federal rule requiring localities to replace street signs with lower case and upper case reflective signs. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood calls the requirement wasteful while critics mock it as big government. Cedar Rapids plans five year refacing funded by public works with costs exceeding 100000 dollars. Public Works cites overall compliance with reflective standards across Iowa.
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Pentagon study backs repeal of dont ask dont tell
A Pentagon task force finds open service by gays and lesbians would pose low risk to military readiness with limited disruption in some units. About 70 percent surveyed expect positive or no effect, though concerns include harassment and displays of effeminacy, especially in war-fighting units. Chiefs from Army Navy Air Force and Marines prepare to testify before Congress.
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Missing brothers case leads to kidnapping charge against father
In Morenci Michigan FBI arrested John Skelton 39 after his release from Ohio medical facility for kidnapping his three missing sons Andrew 9 Alexander 7 and Tanner 5 who have not been seen since Thanksgiving. The incident follows reports of a personal safety gunshot wound authorities said.
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Teen hostage taker at Wisconsin high school dies
A 15-year-old student who held about two dozen students and a teacher hostage for several hours at a Wisconsin high school died Tuesday in Marinette. The incident prompted a large response from local authorities and emergency services.
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House approves 4.6 billion settlements for Indian and black farmers
The House passed a landmark bill by 256 to 152 to fund about 3.4 billion for American Indian royalty claims and 1.2 billion for African American farmers. The measure moves to President Obama after Senate approval despite Republican opposition over cost and bundled disputes.
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