Obama defends surveillance amid calls for greater openness
Obama defended secret surveillance, saying a balance is needed between security and freedoms. He acknowledged some may want to adjust the balance and emphasized safeguards, while pressing for transparency. Critics from the ACLU urged shutdown of mass records while Boehner’s spokesman stressed preserving program integrity.
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Obama previews health law delays and Benghazi pursuit
President Obama, at a Friday news conference, challenged GOP efforts to defund or delay the health care law, defended a one year delay in employer coverage, and criticized shutdown talk. He vowed to pursue those behind the Benghazi attack, noting a sealed indictment, while signaling openness to immigration reform and naming Fed chair contenders like Summers and Yellen.
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Obama seeks to rebuild trust over surveillance programs
President Obama acknowledged public misunderstanding of surveillance and criticized Snowden leaks as sensationalized. He urged Congress to modify phone log collection in an appropriate way and supported adversarial lawyers on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court. The White Paper and NSA briefing aim to justify legality and offer greater transparency via a public site and a new privacy officer.
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City officials weigh council meeting security limits
Police attend meetings as security remains limited. Monroe city manager Bill Brock and mayor Pat Moeller say despite heightened awareness after a Pennsylvania shooting, no fortress is planned. Police chief and captain regularly attend council sessions. officials note the danger of disruption but say metal detectors or lock downs are unlikely.
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Dogs May Help Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Working Dog Center train three dogs to detect a signature compound in blood and tissue from ovarian cancer patients. If successful, Monell Center scientists will build an electronic sensor to identify the odor, aiming for earlier diagnosis and better survival rates.
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Special elections burden Butler and Warren counties with costs
Butler County taxpayers spent 123039 on six jurisdictions special elections over five years while Warren County communities and districts paid 203684. Officials note costs cover ballots postage and poll workers and that turnout in special elections is typically low. Franklin City Schools faced backlash as a levy failed 62 percent. officials and mayors question fairness of low turnout and push to reduce reliance on special elections.
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