Obama unveils plan to stem unemployment and boost hiring
President Obama outlines a jobs package including credit flow easing and tax cuts to spur hiring, a Cash for Caulkers home weatherization incentive, extended unemployment aid, and health care support. Officials say TARP savings could fund parts of the plan and reduce the deficit.
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Senate Rejects Bid to Limit Abortion Funding in Health Bill
The Senate blocked pro life efforts to cap federal abortion funding in the health care overhaul. Fifty Democrats independents and two Republicans voted against the provision while thirty eight Republicans and seven Democrats supported the tougher rules. The bill advances with optional coverage of elective abortions and requires separate private funds accounts where allowed.
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$1.4 Billion Settlement For Indian Land Trust Claims
The Obama administration will pay 1.4 billion dollars to more than 300,000 descendants of Indians with land held in trust since 1887. Interior Secretary Salazar and Attorney General Holder announced the deal ending a 13 year lawsuit and plans to buy back ownership of parcels totaling 56 million acres.
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