Col Bud Day Medal of Honor recipient and POW hero dies
Col Bud Day an Air Force fighter pilot who was shot down in Vietnam and held in the Hanoi Hilton for more than five years died at 88 in Shalimar Florida. He endured brutal captivity without giving up sensitive information and earned the Medal of Honor along with the Air Force Cross. His death was announced by his wife Doris.
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Protests Rise Over Health Act Fees And Enrollment
Twila Brase of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom leads the Refuse to Enroll campaign arguing the law will go into effect but may not be fully implemented. Conservatives warn against Obamacare while groups like Americans for Prosperity run ads in Ohio. Government outreach continues with grants to community health centers and volunteers promoting enrollment.
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Election implications for tax policy and Senate control
The piece argues a GOP led House and Senate could curb tax hikes and shape major policies including the tax code while potentially blocking Obama judicial nominees. It notes Democrats face tough Senate races next year and that Obama’s popularity is low amid the health care law controversy, with strategists stressing grassroots campaigning and avoiding establishment candidates.
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Republicans See Strong Senate Map But House Remains Tight
Republicans view 2014 as favorable for Senate gains with vacancies in West Virginia, Montana, and South Dakota, and Mounting GOP fundraising by NRSC's Portman. Democrats defend key seats in North Carolina Louisiana Arkansas Alaska as Republicans target vulnerable incumbents. In the House, Boehner maintains control with a broad base, while a few districts show potential contest, notably Ohio.
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