Inouye Dies at 88 after long Senate service
Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii died at age 88 from respiratory complications in a Washington area hospital. The World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient was the longest serving senator and president pro tempore, a pivotal figure in U S politics and investigations.
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Obama Concessions Grow In Fiscal Cliff Talks With Boehner
President Obama backs curbing future Social Security cost of living increases and loosens demand for higher taxes on upper incomes, raising the threshold to 400000 for new tax rates as talks with Speaker Boehner continue.
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Syria vice president seeks negotiated settlement amid crisis
Syria's vice president Farouk al Sharaa said the army cannot win against rebel forces and urged a political settlement with a national unity government. He spoke to Al Akhbar in Damascus as Iran outlined a peace plan and U S officials warned the regime's brutality continues.
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Census to Offer Online Responses for Surveys
The Census Bureau will let households respond to surveys online for the first time, supplementing mail forms in a digital push to cut costs and raise response rates. About 3.5 million households selected for the American Community Survey will receive letters to respond online, with new questions on computer and Internet usage.
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Mexico official blasts anti-crime policy shift under Pena Nieto
Mexico's Interior Secretary Miguel Angel Osorio Chong denounced Calderon era tactics of capturing cartel leaders as fueling violence. He warned that doubled security spending coincided with rising crime and said the new approach will focus on reducing homicides kidnappings and extortion rather than prominent arrests.
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Electoral College finalizes Obama victory in 2012
In St Paul and across the nation, Electors cast final votes confirming Barack Obama’s 332 to 206 win over Mitt Romney with California’s 55 votes aiding the president. Joe Biden was affirmed for another term as vice president amid ceremonial pomp and minor controversy in Arizona.
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