Tax vote on middle-class cuts may wait until after elections
The White House and congressional Democrats plan to extend Bush-era middle-class tax cuts after the November elections, hoping to press Congress, with Pelosi signaling a possible vote next week and Hoyer noting Senate opposition. The delay becomes political ammunition amid record deficits.
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Barack Obama
House
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D-Calif
Steny Hoyer
Maryland
Senate
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Venezuela voters rally to challenge Chavez in elections
Opponents of President Hugo Chavez sought to break his power in congressional elections as Venezuelans waited anxiously for results. Officials met privately after a long voting wait, while Ramon Guillermo Aveledo urged the council to announce the expected outcome amid long lines and strong partisan sentiment.
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Venezuela
North Korea holds major party meeting amid succession speculation
Delegates to North Korea's largest political gathering in decades arrived in Pyongyang for a conference to select the Worker's Party supreme leadership body. Speculation swirls that Kim Jong II may appoint a son and other relatives to top posts as part of a looming succession plan. KCNA announced the conference after a delay from June with no reason given.
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Pyongyang
APTN
Colbert Embarrassment Sparks House Immigration Hearing Debate
House Democrats split after comedian Stephen Colbert testified on immigration. Rep Zoe Lofgren invited Colbert before the Judiciary Committee, but Chairman John Conyers asked him to leave for lacking farm labor and immigration policy expertise. Majority Leader Steny Hoyer called the episode an embarrassment to Colbert and inappropriate for the hearing.
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Zoe Lofgren
California
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D-Mich
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Maryland
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End of Israeli construction slowdown sparks celebration
In Revava, West Bank, about 2,000 settlers released 2,000 balloons as the 10 month slowdown expired. Netanyahu urged Palestinians to stay in peace talks and push for a historic framework within a year while settlers planned to resume building, signaling renewed energy despite uncertain impacts on talks.
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Tony Blair
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Saeb Erekat
New York
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Activists launch sail to Gaza challenging naval blockade
A boat carrying Jewish activists from Israel, Germany, the U.S. and Britain set sail from northern Cyprus to Gaza to breach Israel's blockade. Organizers say the voyage signals dissent within Jewish communities and follows the Mavi Marmara raid, while Israeli authorities warned of potential interception.
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Jews For Justice For
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Georgia pastor vows to fight like David against Goliath
Bishop Eddie Long spoke to thousands at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, asserting he will fight accusations that he lured four young men into sexual relationships. He said he is not perfect but is wrongly portrayed, and urged continued support from his congregation amid civil suits.
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Experts seek source of Stuxnet cyber attack
A Symantec analysis indicates Stuxnet likely stems from a country backed or well funded private group, targeting high value industrial systems mainly in Iran. The code required a skilled team, infected up to 45 000 systems globally, with Siemens reporting infections in about 15 sites. Officials warn such attacks could cause catastrophic physical damage and loss.
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Symantec Corp
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