Pelosi passes over Hastings for Intelligence chair
The House Democrats choose a new chair for the Intelligence Committee passing over Rep. Alice Hastings amid intra party dispute. Hastings vows to pursue other opportunities in a split, tense political moment as CBC members backed his bid.
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Arson likely ruled out in Missouri group home fire
Investigators in Anderson Missouri expect to rule out arson as the cause of a fatal fire at the Anderson Guest House killing 10. Police say no suspects exist and most victims were asleep in their pajamas. The owner, Robert Dupont, faces questions over his role given a 2003 Medicare fraud conviction.
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Economic outlook dims as confidence and orders slip
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index fell to 102.9 in November from 105.1, the lowest since August, while October durable goods orders dropped 8.3 percent, the largest fall in over six years. Home prices declined 3.5 percent year over year to 221000, though home sales rose slightly after eight months.
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Monetary change ordered for blind currency ruling
U S District Judge James Robertson ordered the Treasury to explore ways for the blind to tell U S bills apart citing the Rehabilitation Act. Options include differing bill sizes embossed dots or raised ink. Estimates for changes range from 75 to 170 million dollars in equipment and annual costs.
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