Congress grapples to pass sweeping year end package
Congress moves toward approval of a massive year end bill to repeal the crude oil export ban, extend $650 billion in tax breaks, set new cyber rules, tighten visa standards, and expand the deficit. The pact favors Obama and Democrats while staving off GOP riders and includes permanent child tax credit, Pell grants rise, NIH funding, and other policy measures.
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FBI chief says no public postings on jihad by San Bernardino pair
FBI Director James Comey says Syed Rizwan Farook and Tashfeen Malik did not post publicly about jihad or martyrdom before the December attack in San Bernardino California. He notes the Chattanooga shootings were classified as terrorism and says foreign propaganda inspired the attacker. The year has three terrorist incidents including Garland, Texas.
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Obama and GOP clash over war policy similarities
In a Las Vegas debate, Obama and GOP candidates largely echo one another on national security and civil liberties. They converge on limiting US ground troops, favoring special operations, and avoiding a blanket ban on Muslims while disagreements linger on troop deployment and strategy against ISIS. Cruz Rubio and others press for specific roles for special forces and air power.
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Congress seeks oversight of nutrition panel guidelines
Congress aims to rein in a nutrition panel after draft guidelines urged lower meat and sugar intake. A must-pass spending bill directs the Agriculture Secretary to study panel processes with the National Academy of Medicine to improve transparency and reduce bias, limiting funds for the current guideline revision.
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U S and Cuba Reach Deal on Air Travel
Cuba and the United States reached an agreement to allow U S carriers to fly to Cuba for the first time in decades. The deal, announced on the eve of diplomatic ties restoration, should simplify travel with United among the carriers enabled.
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