Chavez skips swearing in due to illness in Cuba
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will miss his scheduled oath this week as doctors advise extended recovery in a Cuban hospital. Vice President Nicolas Maduro says Chavez will be sworn in later under a constitutional provision, while Diosdado Cabello confirms the request. In Washington, Obama's inaugural fundraisers seek up to 1 million dollars from donors, abandoning prior limits and offering four VIP access packages named after founding fathers.
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Tax filing start pushed to January 30 for most filers
The IRS says changes to federal tax laws will cause only a short delay for most taxpayers to file 2012 returns. About 120 million filers, roughly 80 percent, can begin on January 30, with some needing late February or March to file due to system updates.
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White House races to sustain gun control momentum
The White House seeks to advance new gun measures less than a month after a school shooting. Vice President Biden meets with the NRA and gun groups, victims’ groups, and industry reps to forge consensus. Obama aims to report back with proposals by month’s end amid shifting congressional focus to spending and debt.
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U.S. records hottest year as heat and drought dominate
The United States posted 2012 as the hottest year on record with an average 55.32 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing 1998 by a full degree amid a severe nationwide drought and a La Niña event. Scientists attribute rising temperatures to global warming and natural variability, noting unprecedented rapid increases and billions in damages.
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Consumers add debt as auto and student loans rise in November
U S consumers increased borrowing in November by 16 billion to a seasonally adjusted 2.77 trillion, with auto and student loans rising 15.2 billion while credit card debt grew by 817 million. Auto sales rose 13.4 percent in 2012 to over 14 million units, aided by vehicle replacements after Superstorm Sandy. Analysts expect modest card debt gains and stronger auto and student loan growth ahead.
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Officials consider leaving no troops in Afghanistan
The Obama administration signaled it might withdraw all combat troops from Afghanistan after 2014. Officials debate residual forces ranging from 3,000 to 15,000, with options tied to missions like counterterrorism and training Afghan forces as Karzai planned a White House meeting with Obama.
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