Farm bill advances in House amid split opposition
Republicans push a scaled down farm bill through the House by a 216 to 208 vote led by Eric Cantor. Democrats, farm groups, and conservatives opposed the plan over food stamp funding, which would be addressed separately later, lowering overall costs from about 100 billion to around 20 billion dollars annually.
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Deportees sent to center of Mexico in new flights
US and Mexican officials report deportees are being flown from El Paso to Mexico City to deter reentry. The program runs six months with twice weekly flights ending in six months. 133 men traveled on the first flight, and 6,800 people are expected to be returned. Mexican officials will arrange onward travel from the airport to hometowns.
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Senate halts student loan deal over 22 billion price tag
Washington AP report says lawmakers paused a bipartisan plan to lower subsidized Stafford loan rates after a CBO estimate put the cost at 22 billion dollars over ten years. The talks aim to cap rates and tie borrowing terms to financial markets, amid debates echoing House GOP actions.
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Zimmerman jury may consider lesser charge in Martin death
In Sanford Florida the Zimmerman trial judge allowed jurors to consider a manslaughter verdict alongside second degree murder and not guilty. Prosecutor de la Rionda framed Zimmerman as an aspiring officer who assumed Martin posed a threat, while defense argued for an all or nothing approach. The six jurors face three options when deliberations begin, with potential life in prison for either murder or manslaughter.
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