Hagel confirmed as defense secretary in divided Senate
The Senate voted 58 to 41 to confirm Chuck Hagel as defense secretary despite sharp partisan debate. Hagel, a former Nebraska senator and Vietnam veteran, succeeds Leon Panetta as the Pentagon faces looming $46 billion in automatic budget cuts and troop decisions in Afghanistan.
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Reading initiative fails to advance in Topeka Kansas Senate panel
The Kansas Senate Education Committee narrowly rejected Gov. Sam Brownback's proposal to hold back third graders who fail state reading tests. The 6-5 vote keeps the bill in committee as debate continues over its impact, costs, and the possibility of a second test option.
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Notable beer lovers accuse Anheuser-Busch of watering down beer
A class action across the United States alleges Budweiser Michelob and other Anheuser-Busch brands are diluted before bottling. Plaintiffs claim the alcohol content is reduced by 3 to 8 percent with excess water, while lead attorney Josh Boxer cites former employees claiming corporate practice.
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Internet piracy alerts roll out by major providers
The Copyright Alert System will warn Internet users who illegally share music movies or TV shows. Repeated notices may lead to a 48 hour speed throttle and requests to acknowledge or study educational material. Verizon AT&T Time Warner Cable Comcast and Cablevision join MPAA and RIAA in monitoring peer to peer traffic. About 23 million Verizon and AT&T customers may be affected and an estimated 29 million have downloaded unauthorized content.
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Market roundup Tuesday closes with mixed gains and losses
Major indices show modest advances with Dow up 115.96 points to 13,900.13 and Nasdaq adding 13.40 to 3,129.65 while the S&P 500 rises 9.09 to 1,496.94. Treasuries tick lower as 30 year yields edge up to 3.08 percent. Commodities mixed with grains higher and metals led by gold and oil.
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