GOP agenda aims to prove competence in 2012 race
Washington AP reports the GOP plans to use the new House majority to cut spending, roll back the health care overhaul, and curb federal regulations. Senate Democrats remain in control but face a tougher path. House Oversight Chair Darrell Issa pledges aggressive investigations of Obama programs and spending, with public hearings and webcasts to increase transparency.
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Cancer blood test near doctor's office gain in Boston
A highly sensitive blood test that can detect a single cancer cell among a billion healthy cells moves toward commercialization. Boston scientists and Johnson & Johnson will announce a partnership to market the test, with four major cancer centers set to begin studies this year.
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Citys first baby of new year born
Beatriz Martinez gave birth to the first baby born in 2011 at St. Catherine Hospital. Adriel Grijalva weighed seven pounds and measured 20.5 inches, arriving at 12 46 a.m. on New Year’s Day after labor began on Thursday. The newborn is Martinez’s first child and Adriel’s father is Candelario Grijalva.
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Obama to intensify Africa outreach in 2011
President Obama plans expanded engagement with Africa in 2011 focusing on governance and democratic institutions. The effort follows his 2009 Ghana visit where he urged parliament and spoke of democracy as essential to Africa's development, while other foreign policy priorities continued.
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Weather Forecast Tonight and Tuesday Outlook
Tonight mostly partly cloudy with a low of 8 degrees. Tuesday expects sunshine to partial cloudiness with a high near 36 and a low around 12. Details appear on page A8.
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