Ex-New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin faces corruption charges
Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was indicted on federal charges alleging use of office for personal gain. He is accused of accepting over 160000 in bribes and free granite for his family business in exchange for promoting a contractor with millions in post Katrina city work, plus at least 60000 in payoffs from Rodney Williams for city contracts.
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House GOP backs three month debt limit extension
House Republicans propose a three month reprieve on the debt limit with no immediate spending cuts, aiming to pressure Senate Democrats to pass a budget. The plan, tied to a "no budget, no pay" principle, drew mixed reactions from Pelosi Democrats and the White House.
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Obama plans second inaugural address amid Lincoln King tribute
President Obama works with historians to shape a second term speech set for a three day inauguration. He will be sworn in at the White House and Capitol as America marks Lincoln and King anniversaries. The address will set a hopeful tone and outline high level goals for four years while saving detailed policy for the State of the Union.
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Flu Outbreak Kills Children as Elderly Bear Brunt
Nine more children died from flu last week, bringing pediatric deaths to 29 for the season. Hospitalization rates rose for those 65 and older to 82 per 100 000, while overall U S influenza hospitalizations reached 19 per 100 000. Health officials urge antiviral use and vaccination amid a season that may exceed past totals.
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