Egypt moves to form interim cabinet amid post coup unrest
Egypt's interim authorities begin cabinet formation backed by 8 billion dollars in Gulf aid after the ouster of President Morsi sparks days of violence that killed around 90. Clashes between pro and anti Morsi groups continue as the Muslim Brotherhood decries the crackdown. The UAE, Saudi Arabia pledge billions in aid to stabilize the transition.
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Privacy board weighs NSA mass data collection and secrecy
A bipartisan Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board held its first public hearing on NSA phone record collection since 2006. Critics call it a massive dragnet. supporters say no data mining or surveillance occurs until a line is targeted. The panel debated secret court oversight and potential changes to the program and executive approach.
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Hatch slams Wellmark reserve as excessive in Iowa
State Sen. Jack Hatch calls Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s $1.3 billion reserve “obnoxious” and urges a large rebate to policyholders. Wellmark says the reserve covers three months of claims and cites ACA implementation as reducing risk. Both sides discuss insurer reserves and the Iowa Health Insurance Marketplace.
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