Fiscal cliff impasse tests Obama and Boehner stance
The piece outlines how President Obama faces a choice on raising the top income tax rates, with House Republicans opposing higher taxes. Analysts warn a protracted impasse could push the economy into recession, while a broad deal may require entitlement cuts and tax reform. Both sides seek a multi-step process to avert automatic tax hikes and deep cuts.
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John Boehner
Rohio
ABC
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White House
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Pentagon
Election Won't End Abortion Debate Sees Polarized Victory
New York Democrats and liberal groups claim victory in a war on women following defeats of GOP abortion opponents. Obama supporters cite gains in contraception access and Planned Parenthood backing, while conservatives vow a new push.
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Marjorie Dannenfelser
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Susan B. Anthony
Mitt Romney
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Marco Rubio
Indiana
Mike Pence
Barack Obama
Planned Parenthood
National Organization For Women
Cecile Richards
Obama
Romney
Frustration grows over delayed power restoration after Sandy
Frustration mounts in the Northeast as residents endure lingering outages weeks after Superstorm Sandy. Vincent Pina in Farmingdale watches for utility crews, while Gov. Cuomo urges an investigation into utilities, faulting preparedness and management amid widespread damage and ongoing outages across New York and New Jersey.
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N.Y
Vincent Pina
New York
New Jersey
Andrew Cuomo
John Monticello
Point Pleasant Beach
Macedonia seeks certified genius advisers for health ministry
Macedonia's health minister seeks seven to ten advisers paid daily 3000 to 5000 denars. Applicants must have a university degree speak two foreign languages and hold an IQ of at least 140 certified by Mensa. Todorov warned public servants may face salary pressure linked to patient load.
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Macedonia
Nikola Todorov
Mensa International
Next archbishop announcement today in London
The next archbishop of Canterbury will be introduced today, with former oil executive Justin Welby considered the likely new leader of the 77 million Anglicans. Welby, 56, shifted from oil to clergy, embraces ethics in business, and holds elite ties from Eton and Cambridge, while his fatherBootlegger past contrasts with his establishment credentials.
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Mail On Sunday
Tucson Shooting Span Ends With Loughner Life Terms
Giffords glared at Jared Loughner as he received seven consecutive life sentences plus 140 years for the 2011 Tucson rampage that killed six and wounded 13, ending a two year case process amid pleas for closure and a plea deal avoiding the federal death penalty. The judge ordered continued confinement for the mentally ill shooter, while victims welcomed the resolution.
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Gabrielle Giffords
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Missouri
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