Senate backs $662 billion defense bill amid veto threat
The Democratic Senate approved a $662 billion defense bill by 93 to 7, funding personnel, weapons, security programs, and wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for the year starting Oct 1. Iran sanctions were also approved 100 to 0.
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Senate Rejects Extending Payroll Tax Cut in Capitol Clash
Senate Republicans defeated President Obama's plan to renew the 2 percentage point Social Security payroll tax cut amid a split on the GOP. McConnell backed an alternative plan and House Speaker Boehner signaled a renewal could help the economy while pledging a compromise on unemployment benefits through year end.
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Islamists Poised to Dominate Egypt Parliament
Islamists appear to have taken a strong majority of seats in the first round of Egypts first parliament vote since Mubaraks ouster. Final results expected today will indicate Egyptians true political views and give the Muslim Brotherhood a major role in the countrys first freely elected parliament. An Islamist majority could bring a larger role for conservative Islam in society and shifts in foreign policy toward Israel and the Palestinians.
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Clinton meets Suu Kyi in Myanmar during historic visit
Hillary Rodham Clinton closes a three day trip with a second talk with Aung San Suu Kyi at her lakeside residence. The discussions underscore a U S challenge to Myanmar leaders as the civilian government seeks reforms and the release of political prisoners to improve ties.
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Kansas Officials Balk at Federal Farm Child Labor Rules
Kansas leaders led by Sam Brownback and Derek Schmidt oppose a U S Labor Department farm child labor proposal they say overreaches and harms rural families. They note safety benefits yet warn of illegalities for grandparent or parent supervised work on farms.
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District reviews alarm system after bomb threat at Free State High
Lawrence School District races to restore coverage after a written bomb threat at Free State High School prompted a 8 05 a m start delay and class cancellation. Officials report delayed automated calls as lines clogged with inquiries. Police were alerted at 7 46 a m and evacuation followed.
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Make Up Day Question After Thursday Threat
Lawrence schools assess whether Free State High students must makeup time lost to Thursday's bomb threat. Kyle Hayden says it is to be determined as officials review if students attended zero hour and how to offset lost work time for teachers under state hour requirements.
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Political science professor named KU dean of graduate studies
Kansas University selects Thomas W. Heilke, political science professor and director of the Center for Global and International Studies, as the next dean of graduate studies. Heilke begins January 8 and aims to boost doctoral education, attract private funding, and expand data on graduate programs.
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