Senate approves tax breaks for new hires
The Senate passes a bipartisan jobs bill by a 70-28 vote, blending tax breaks for companies hiring unemployed workers with highway funding. It moves to the House, seen by Democrats as a political win though critics deem it insufficient. The measure aims to spur hiring, boost small business lending, and aid state budgets amid deficits.
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House votes to repeal insurers antitrust exemption
The House approved ending the health insurance industry's federal antitrust exemption in a 406 to 19 vote, a broad political win ahead of Obama's health summit. Critics call it symbolic as states regulate insurers, while supporters say it boosts competition and protects consumers.
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NATO limits Afghanistan night raids
Gen. Stanley McChrystal announced a late January directive to curb nighttime raids on civilians in Afghanistan. The move follows Afghan anger over home invasions and aims to improve public support while reducing trauma and violence from raids in Marjah and other areas.
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