Farewell to a political legend Byrd laid to rest in Charleston
West Virginia mourns Senator Robert Byrd as President Obama, Vice President Biden, Bill Clinton and other dignitaries attend his Capitol service. Byrd, who died at 92, rose from poverty to become the longest-serving U.S. lawmaker. Obama praises Byrd’s lifelong pursuit of justice and capacity to change. Victoria Kennedy recalls Byrd’s health care vote for Ted Kennedy.
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GOP chairman Steele criticized for Afghan comments
Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele drew Democratic rebuke and calls to resign after saying Afghanistan is a war of Obama’s choosing and that the conflict may not be winnable. He spoke at a fundraiser. remarks were filmed and posted online.
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Insurgents Attack Afghan Aid Compound Killing Four
At dawn in Kunduz insurgents in four story building used by Development Alternatives Inc. killed four people before a five hour gunbattle with Afghan forces. Attack followed by suicide car bombing. casualties include one British and two Afghan nationals. DEAIC officials and Petraeus arrival highlight renewed focus on aid efforts amid war.
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Court backs Schwarzenegger on federal minimum wage
California's 3rd District Court of Appeal rules the DPA can direct the state controller to defer salary payments when state budget impasses prevent meeting federal minimum wage for tens of thousands of workers. The ruling affirms a lower court decision and casts doubt on the controller's refusal to comply with the wage order.
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Nairobi lawmakers face backlash over a 175000 annual pay package far above Kenya farm wages and European and U S norms. In Newport Beach a New Zealand dealer was deported after keeping his girlfriend’s body on dry ice. Wilmington Army ends the term psychological operations. In Chicago the council passes a strict handgun ordinance amid a Supreme Court ruling. Coast Guard warns of predatory sharks off the Northeast coast.
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