Congress moves to end Social Security earnings limit
Republicans and Democrats race to pass a measure allowing workers over 65 to keep all Social Security benefits while Medicare prescription drug debates linger. The earnings limit repeal heads to a House floor expected in March, signaling a narrowing pursuit of elder voter priorities ahead of the elections.
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Muslims raise concerns over middle school novel The Terrorist
Cedar Rapids Islamic Center member Hassan Igram says Islam and related customs must be fairly represented in school materials. The issue centers on The Terrorist by Caroline Cooney, which CAIR says contains inaccurate Muslim stereotypes and calls for Scholastic to halt distribution.
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Clinton rejects call for freeze on executions
President Clinton refused a national moratorium on capital punishment and urged governors to review death penalty systems to prevent wrongful executions. He praised Illinois Governor George Ryan for a freeze after 13 exonerations and noted ongoing ethics questions from the Lewinsky era. He announced heat oil aid and emergency funds, and said no STR fuel reserve use.
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