Bipartisan plan aims to curb debt through a government commission
Senators from both parties propose a task force drawn from Congress and the administration to craft a bipartisan debt plan. They say everything should be on the table including Social Security and Medicare, with fairness and bipartisanship as core goals. In The Courtroom One at The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal Karadzic's trial opens with delay. He boycotts, claiming insufficient time to prepare, though indicted since 1995. Prosecutors accuse him of masterminding Serb atrocities in Bosnia 1992-95, including the Srebrenica massacre.
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King Pardons Saudi TV Host in Risque Talk Show Case
Saudi King Abdullah waived 60 lashes for Rozanna al Yami, a journalist charged with aiding a Lebanese channel talk show. The high profile decision follows global protests over the Saudi judiciary and echoes a previous 2007 pardon of a rape victim in a related case.
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Lawmakers Reject Hate Crimes Measure in House Fight
Lawmakers say no to hate crimes legislation in the House as the measure awaits President Obama’s signature. Supporters urge deterrence of crimes against gays while critics say the provision intrudes on state and local handling and could politicize the defense bill. Republicans Moran and Tiahrt voted against it, Jenkins for the bill but against hate crimes.
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Pilots Face Possible License Action Over Laptop Use
An Airbus A320 over Wisconsin flew 37 000 feet with neither pilots nor airline in contact for over an hour as they focused on a laptop scheduling program. Richard Cole and Timothy Cheney defended their actions while Delta suspends them pending investigation and FAA reviews license implications.
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Ban proposed to bar panhandling in downtown area
Cromwell seeks a downtown ban on verbal requests and sign holding to curb panhandling and protect in downtown visitors. He proposes possible licensing for street musicians and nonprofits, with action by commissioners only to discuss downtown issues at this meeting.
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