Friends say Omaha school gunman was outgoing
A 17-year-old student who opened fire at Millard South High in Omaha fatally wounded an assistant principal before killing himself. He had transferred from Lincoln months earlier and posted a rambling goodbye on Facebook. Friends recall him as energetic and sociable, not angry.
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Congress drift toward tighter federal aid for states
Washington insiders say Republicans will cut federal mandates and rely on spending cuts rather than new money as the House gains power. With the 814 billion stimulus fading, states face deficits and cuts to schools health care transport and prisons. California faces 85 billion Recovery Act funds ending. Steinberg warns relief may not come.
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Gates proposes cuts to military budget including EFV cancellation
Defense Secretary Gates unveils cost cutting across the Defense Department aiming to trim roughly 80 billion dollars in inefficiencies by 2016. He plans to cancel the 13 billion Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle and delay the Marine F-35, while tightening controls on large contracts and headquarters staff. The move responds to deficit concerns and pressure from Tea Party lawmakers.
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