Democrats Delay Vote on Middle Class Tax Cuts
Senate leaders in Washington delay a decision on extending expiring middle class tax cuts until after the November elections. President Obama prioritizes extending the cuts while Senate Majority Leader Reid negotiates with fellow Democrats. Republicans remain uncooperative, leaving a vote uncertain.
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Obama to sign small business aid bill
The House approved a small business tax and lending assistance bill after months of party delay. President Obama plans to sign the measure into law, despite limited GOP support, as small business owners welcomed the administration’s commitment to the economic effort ahead of the midterms.
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Seniors face double digit hikes in Medicare prescription premiums
Millions of seniors may see 10 percent average premium increases next year in top plans that enroll about 70 percent of beneficiaries. Avalere Health analyzed government data while marketing for next year's drug plans begins October 1. Dan Mendelson urges shoppers to reassess plans as 17 million are in private Medicare drug plans.
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FDA tightens access to Avandia amid cardiovascular risk
The FDA will sharply limit Avandia access due to concerns about cardiovascular risk. Current users must sign an informed consent before refills. New patients require doctor certification of lack of response to other meds and inability to take Actos. Separately, the European Medicines Agency will suspend Avandia marketing across the EU.
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Parents panic over Similac formula recall insects
Worries spread as millions of Similac cans were recalled. Makers say sold product unlikely tainted. Doctors reassure that even if insect tainting occurred, the risk to babies is minimal with only mild stomach upset possible for a few days. Dr. Joseph Gigante from Vanderbilt Pediatric confirms low harm likelihood.
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Obama pushes Mideast peace at U.N. General Assembly
President Obama urged a pessimistic world to back a riskier push for Israeli Palestinian peace within a year. He warned that failure would mean more bloodshed, less stability, and continued conflict in the Holy Land while urging real commitments from both sides.
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Palestinians brace for U S brokered settlement compromise
In Jerusalem Palestinians said they would consider a U S brokered compromise on Israeli West Bank settlement building. With a 10 month slowdown expiring Sunday, tensions rise as talks under Prime Minister Netanyahu face potential collapse and fears of renewed violence grow after recent rioting near Jerusalem holy sites.
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Eddie Fisher dies at 82 after hip surgery complications
Eddie Fisher, famed 1950s pop singer admired for "Thinking of You" and "Oh My Papa," died at 82 in Berkeley from complications after hip surgery. His life intertwined with Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor amid sensational headlines, with Carrie Fisher among his children and many marriages shaping his public arc.
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Va woman Teresa Lewis executed for double murder
Teresa Lewis, 41, the first woman executed in Virginia in nearly a century, died by injection at Greensville Correctional Center for hiring two men to kill her husband Julian Clifton Lewis Jr. and stepson Charles in 2002 for a $250,000 life insurance. Witnesses and supporters observed as the sentence was carried out after 7,300 appeals.
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