Pension funds rethink gunmaker investments after Connecticut shooting
California and New York pension funds reassess holdings in firearms firms amid scrutiny of social responsibility. New York Comptroller DiNapoli reviews about 12 million in gun companies. California teachers plan to review Cerberus Capital Management tied to Freedom Group.
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Longevity Study Finds Rock Stars Die Young More Often
A Liverpool John Moores University study of 1,489 stars from 1956 to 2006 shows 137 deaths, 9.2 percent, with solo artists twice as likely to die young as band members. Average death ages: 45.2 in North America and 39.6 in Europe. post 25 years of fame mortality stabilizes in Europe but remains higher in the U S.
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House passes 633 billion defense bill amid budget clash
The House approved a 633 billion defense bill for next year by 315 to 107, sending it to the Senate despite Pentagon objections. It funds base programs at 528 billion, nuclear and defense initiatives at 17 billion, and war costs at 88.5 billion, surpassing Obama's request. Defense Secretary Panetta criticized lawmakers for diverting about 74 billion in proposed savings to other areas.
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