Health care bill could curb employer mandate penalties
Democratic officials say a Senate bill would drop the employer mandate for health coverage while imposing large penalties on firms with over 50 workers if employees rely on government subsidies. The plan seeks broader coverage, a federal exchange, subsidies for low income and small businesses, and may include a government run option to boost competition.
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Deadly Baghdad bombings kill 147 amid election fears
In Baghdad two car bombings struck government sites killing at least 147 and wounding 721. Police cited casualties among Justice Ministry staff and Baghdad Provincial Council workers as insurgents showcased lethal capability ahead of January elections and amid U S troop withdrawal. Prime Minister Maliki vows punishment for attackers.
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Obama condemns Iraqi bombing as hateful, urges unity
President Obama called Sunday’s Iraqi bombings outrageous attacks that reveal a hateful agenda seeking to deny people their future. Secretary Clinton said the savage acts will not derail Iraq’s progress toward stability, justice, and rule of law. The White House said Obama spoke with Jalal Talabani and Nouri al Maliki about nine hours after the attacks, pledging US support as Iraq prepares for elections next year. He praised Iraqi courage and resilience and vowed continued partnership to build security and opportunity.
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U N team inspects secret Iranian uranium site
U N inspectors view a hidden enrichment facility south of Tehran marking the first independent examination. Iran weighs a U N brokered plan to ship its nuclear fuel abroad as regional doubts grow about Tehran's aim.
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Feds probe if Puerto Rico depot fire was intentional
The FBI and ATF sent more than 60 agents each to the Caribbean Petroleum depot in Bayamon to determine if the explosion and blaze were deliberate. The fire damaged 21 of 40 tanks, threatening Gulf gas stations and jet fuel stores across Puerto Rico. President Obama designated Puerto Rico an emergency zone, with $6.4 million in initial damages estimates.
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