Reunited Iraqi family and their lucky dog after blast
An Iraqi man Farouq Omar Muhei and his son Omar survived a bombing near the Finance Ministry. Their German shepherd mix Liza waited on a crumbling wall, chained to a railing, as rescue workers feared the family perished. The dog’s safety surprised neighbors and officials who believed the family among 127 dead.
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Health care compromise praised by Obama and Democrats
President Obama and liberal and moderate Democrats praised a new framework to expand government roles in health care. The tentative plan would expand Medicare for ages 55 to 64 and create nationwide private plans, dropping a full government option. House support is in place with Senate votes sought before Christmas.
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Bailout Extended to October Amid Jobs Fight
The Obama administration extends the $700 billion financial bailout to October with Democrats pushing to use funds for job creation and Republicans seeking deficit reduction. Geithner says the extension aids homeowners and small businesses while the projected cost falls to about $141 billion. Obama forecasts using freed funds to invest in Main Street job creation.
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