Senate Inches Toward Fiscal Cliff Deal as New Year Nears
Senate leaders race to avert tax hikes and spending cuts with Obama pressing for a bipartisan compromise. Republicans warn against a grand bargain while focusing on preserving unemployment benefits and avoiding a broad tax increase.
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River levels rise and fall in eastern Iowa
Data show Wapsipinicon River at Independence at 4.51 rising and Anamosa at 4.59 falling while Coralville Pool remains above sea level at 683.84 and trending downward.
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Today in History December 30
Notable events listed include 1813 burning of Buffalo by Britain during the War of 1812, the 1853 Gadsden Purchase for 10 million dollars, the 1860 Charleston Arsenal seizure after South Carolina’s secession, and 1903 Iroquois Theatre fire with 600 deaths. Also noted are Lenin’s 1922 USSR proclamation, UAW sit down in 1936, Arroyo Seco Parkway opening in 1940, Kiss Me Kate debut in 1948, Packers win in 1962, Marcos inauguration in 1965, 1972 bombing halt in North Vietnam, 1994 Boston-area clinic shootings, Saddam Hussein hanging news in 2006, 2002 Yemen mission killings, and Kenya election violence in 2007.
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Gazette of Cedar Rapids Local News Summary
The Gazette details its publication base in Cedar Rapids Iowa and postage rates for various delivery options. It notes The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. Contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries are listed.
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Lottery results for Saturday December 29
Saturday Powerball numbers were 36 46 50 52 55 with Powerball 14. Iowa Cash Game paid 100000 with numbers 3 15 17 20 27 and Hot Lotto 2 6 17 20 30 with hotball 15. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto numbers 20 24 26 28 36. Lotto 5 12 17 18 39 44. 6 of 48 jackpot at 2.8 million.
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Early deadline for Gazette delivery changes in Cedar Rapids
New Year holiday shifts delivery change deadline to 11 a.m. Tuesday for Wednesday editions. Gazette Customer Care opens 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday with contact numbers (319) 398-8333 or 1(800) 397-8333.
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Senate votes to renew FISA and limit incidental Americans data
The Senate approved HR 5949 renewing FISA through 2017 by 73 to 23. The bill allows blanket warrants for foreign communications via a secret court while requiring warrants for domestic American data, with incidental American information to be expunged. Debate covered Fourth Amendment protections and public disclosure limits.
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