Cain Becomes First Republican Candidate With Secret Service Protection
Cain on Thursday became the first Republican presidential candidate to receive Secret Service protection after approval from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and congressional leaders. An official with knowledge of the situation cited threats against Cain as a factor in the decision. Secret Service coverage is usually extended to major party nominees, though earlier protection can be approved.
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Herman Cain
Cain
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Janet Napolitano
Secret Service
Ed Donovan
Department of Homeland Security
U S Births Decline For Third Straight Year
A federal report shows U S birthrates fall across races and most age groups in 2008 2009 and 2010 with teens and women in early 20s hitting record lows since the 1940s cesarean rates plateau after years of increase and economists tie the drop to the recession said demographer Carl Haub of the Population Reference Bureau.
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Carl Haub
Population Reference Bureau
Census shows surge in 90 plus population
Washington reports nearly 2 million Americans are 90 or older, nearly triple the number from three decades ago. The oldest old face higher poverty and disability rates, straining retiree programs as life expectancy lengthens and baby boomers age. Projections rise to 8.7 million by midcentury, about 2 percent of the population and one in ten older Americans.
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America
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Connecticut utility CEO resigns after storm
Jeffrey Butler resigns as president and chief operating officer of Connecticut Light & Power after criticism of handling outages from last month's snowstorm. Northeast Utilities chairman Charles Shivery confirms the move to focus on stability and leadership.
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Connecticut Light & Power
Jeffrey Butler
Cl&p
Northeast Utilities
Charles Shivery
Congress Accepts Compromise Bill to Avert Shutdown
Congress approved a bipartisan spending package to avert a weekend government shutdown. The Senate sent the bill to President Obama by 70 to 30 after House passage 298 to 121, with Republicans split over spending levels and FHA mortgage limits. Democrats backed the measure, aiming to steady the government and mend public image.
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Occupy protests mark two month anniversary nationwide
Occupy Wall Street demonstrations marked a two month milestone with events in New York Los Angeles Boston Washington Portland and Las Vegas. Hundreds were arrested mainly for blocking streets as police cleared encampments while unions joined rallies near bridges to protest unemployment.
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Penn State trustees hire Reed Smith in abuse scandal
Penn State trustees hire Reed Smith, a large Pittsburgh firm, to represent them in the child sex abuse case tied to ex assistant coach Jerry Sandusky and administrators Tim Curley and Gary Schultz. The firm may handle criminal or civil matters as investigations continue and no police report is found for a 2002 McQueary account.
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Beijing Watches Obama's Tough Asia Policy Draw Fire
Beijing shows muted public response as Obama widens Asia-Pacific push with more Marines in Australia and a free trade plan excluding China. Experts warn of containment while Xinhua frames a rising U.S. threat and counterbalance in the region.
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Idaho man charged with attempt on Obama life
Oscar Ramiro Ortega Hernandez, 21, is charged with attempting to assassinate the president or his staff. He allegedly fired nine rounds at the White House, cracking a window while Obama and the first lady were away, and told associates the president would implant chips into children. He was arrested in a western Pennsylvania hotel after a desk clerk identified him.
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