United States weighs arming Syrian rebels amid mounting war
U S officials say a decision could come this week on arming Syrian rebels as Kerry delays a Middle East trip. Hezbollah has joined Assad’s forces, and Washington says no ground troops will be deployed while deliberations continue.
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Erdogan to meet protesters over Istanbul park protests
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan agreed to meet Wednesday with leaders of the Gezi Park Platform as clashes with police leave three dead and about 5 000 injured. Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said organizers asked for dialogue to end the unrest in which police used tear gas and water cannon. Eyup Muhe, head of the Chamber of Architects, urged normal life but signaled little willingness to concede to dialogue despite the prime minister's stance.
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Senate passes $500 billion five year farm bill
The Democratic led Senate approved a 500 billion dollar five year farm bill by a 66 to 27 vote. It expands a taxpayer funded crop insurance program and rejects large food stamp cuts proposed in the House. The measure now goes to the Republican House where debate centers on potential food stamp reductions.
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Polarized Debate Over Government Size and Surveillance Power
The piece links Democratic and Republican mistrust over federal reach with new Snowden leaks and long standing fears of government power. It notes bipartisan outrage and a shift in trust as Obama builds on Bush era surveillance, while critics cite overreach and selective targeting by the IRS and officials.
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