Former exec to explain actions in federal case
Former Agriprocessors vice president Sholom Rubashkin must explain to a federal judge today why private investigators hired by him contacted jurors from his 2009 trial without permission. The report notes a deadly attack outside a church in Pakistan, killing at least 78 in the deadliest Christian-targeted assault in the country.
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Emmy Winners Highlight Television Stars On 4A
The Gazette notes Emmy Award winners for television work across national and local stars. Page 4A highlights performers honored for outstanding series and acting achievements.
Deficit decline cited by Lew and Elmendorf forecast
Washington Post quotes Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and CBO director Douglas Elmendorf on long term deficits. Lew says deficits fall faster than postwar demobilization and should keep shrinking as GDP shares improve. Elmendorf warns the extended baseline projects the deficit at 6.5 percent of GDP by 2038 and debt held by the public at 100 percent, levels not seen since 1945–46.
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Braley Harkin push first federal school bullying bill
Iowa Congressman Braley and Senator Harkin introduced a bill aimed at creating the first federal law against bullying in schools. The measure stems from discussions with students and Braley's wife Carolyn, a Waterloo West High School teacher, highlighting classroom management and student emotional health concerns.
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Nairobi mall siege eases as most hostages freed
Kenya reports most of Westgate shopping mall under control after a three day siege by al Shabaab militants. Public safety sources say dozens of hostages remain held in a supermarket section while authorities work to resolve the crisis.
Kenya President addresses mall attack in Nairobi
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks to the nation after the Westgate shopping mall siege in Nairobi. Security forces retook most of the mall where at least 68 people were killed by al Shabaab militants, who remain holding some hostages.
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Supreme Court may ease limits on donor totals
The Supreme Court seems poised to raise how much the wealthiest can give overall to all candidates and parties. Sunlight Foundation notes the top 1 percent fund a growing share of election money. The case tests federal caps on aggregate giving to Congress races and party committees.
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