Congress to tread carefully ahead of election
Democrats return to Washington after a summer recess facing voter anger over spending and new programs. With four weeks to act before the November election, Bush era tax cuts, spending bills, and Obama tax credit plans loom but progress is doubtful as Republicans oppose White House initiatives.
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Face the Nation
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John Boehner
Ohio
Harkin seeks reform of Senate filibuster rules
Senate debates rule changes as Tom Harkin and other Democrats push public pressure to curb the 41 vote filibuster. The tactic blocks stalled bills since Democrats have controlled the chamber in practice, with cloture needing 60 votes to end debate.
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News Connection
Washington
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JumpStart II grant woes hit flood damaged apartments
Jeff Frese faced a 313000 bill for a new heating system at Commonwealth Apartments after the flood. The JumpStart II program, funded with federal dollars, covered about 156498 dollars, but duplication of benefits rules reduced the grant to roughly 43000 dollars due to a private loan. Observers blame Katrina era safeguards and government overreaction for the setback.
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Jeff Frese
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Cedar Rapids
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New Orleans
Bypass grafts show long term advantage over angioplasty study says
A European American study of over 1800 patients finds three years after treatment bypass grafts reduce major events by 28 percent and deaths by 22 percent compared with angioplasty with stents. Experts say long term outcomes favor surgery over stenting in advanced coronary disease.
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LOS Angeles
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Emory University School of Medicine
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