Obama Budget Proposal Seeks Growth Via Spending and Tax Hikes
President Obama unveiled a $3.8 trillion budget plan aimed at stimulus style spending on roads and schools with tax increases on the wealthy to curb deficits. The proposal forecasts $4 trillion in deficit savings over a decade mainly from taxes and already planned cuts, while defense and elder care programs face mixed changes and new investments in education and transportation follow through on Race to the Top and community college training funds.
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Whitney Houston found unresponsive in Beverly Hills hotel tub
Authorities say Whitney Houston was underwater and unconscious when pulled from a Beverly Hills Hilton tub. Officers found prescription drugs in her room and no signs of foul play. Family arranged to fly her body to New Jersey for a funeral. Coroner toxicology could take weeks to determine cause of death. The 48 year old star had a history of drug use and erratic behavior. Houston was discovered by staff around 3:30 p.m. Saturday and pronounced dead 30 minutes later.
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Sandusky granted access to see grandchildren before trial
Harrisburg report states Jerry Sandusky welcomed Judge John Cleland’s ruling allowing contact with most of his grandchildren as he awaits trial on child sex abuse allegations. Cleland also denied the state’s request to seat jurors from outside the State College area. Trial is hoped to start in mid May.
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Washington approves same sex marriage law in state history
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a measure legalizing same sex marriage in Olympia, turning a historic victory for gay rights into law. The bill takes effect June 7, with Referendum 73 seeking a November vote if enough signatures are gathered. opponents also filed an initiative to overturn. Supporters celebrate as critics vow continued fight amid a crowded Capitol reception.
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Romney fundraisers mostly anonymous in eight figure effort
Romney's campaign accepted about 280000 dollars raised by a registered lobbyist who formerly represented Fannie Mae. Bundlers gather large sums for campaigns, yet Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich have disclosed few names. Paul Ryan notes super PACs do not erase bundler influence.
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Bombers target Israeli diplomats and Iran blame
Iran faced blame from Israel on Monday for bomb attacks on Israeli diplomats in New Delhi and Georgia, injuring a driver and a diplomat’s wife as Iran denied responsibility. Israel warned that Tehran’s nuclear program risks regional war while urging sanctions and keeping other options on the table.
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