Congress approves 4.2 billion aid for 9/11 responders
The House and Senate approved a 4.2 billion aid package for World Trade Center survivors and responders affected by dust exposure. The bill passed 206 to 60 in the House after Senate clearance. In Massachusetts, radio announcer Fred Foy, famed for Hi Yo Silver, dies at 89.
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Jury Recommends Death for Oregon Bank Bombers Turnidge Duo
In Salem Oregon a jury on Wednesday recommended the death penalty for Bruce and Joshua Turnidge for planting a bomb at an Oregon bank two years earlier. The blast killed two police officers and maimed a third. Prosecutors portrayed the pair as bigots who feared Obama would confiscate their guns.
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U.S. medicines for Afghan soldiers missing in transit
U S donated medicines and pharmaceutical supplies intended for the Afghan army and police have been disappearing before reaching military hospitals and clinics in Kabul. The government says it is removing the army's top medical officer from his post as part of an investigation.
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Obama lauds Congress for a productive lame-duck session
President Obama praised Congress for bipartisanship and progress in the lame duck session calling it the most productive postelection period in decades. He admitted not achieving the DREAM Act and pledged to push immigration reform next year.
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Chicago Firefighters Die In Vacant Building Collapse
Two firefighters were killed and 17 injured when a vacant building in Chicago collapsed after a roof wall gave way during a fire call. The incident echoed the Union Stock Yards tragedy a century ago as officers recall the fatal blaze.
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Senate ratifies nuclear treaty with Russia
The Senate approved an arms control pact with Russia by a 71 to 26 vote, with 56 Democrats and two independents backing it and 13 Republicans breaking ranks. President Obama hailed the bipartisan win, while Russia’s Lavrov said Moscow would study the Senate resolution before proceeding.
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