Obama taps Ashton Carter to lead Defense Department
President Obama announced the nomination of Ashton Carter a Pentagon veteran and reformer to replace Chuck Hagel at the Defense Department. Carter could win Senate confirmation easily though Republicans will press questions on national security policy as the Pentagon faces Islamic State threats in Iraq and Syria and a larger Eastern Europe deterrence effort amid budget constraints.
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U.S. jobs rise as FedEx hires 50,000 in surge
FedEx plans to hire 50,000 workers up from 40,000 as manufacturing adds 28,000 jobs in November and education and health services grow by 38,000. The gains come as the economy expanded at a 6 percent pace from April to September, signaling steady growth despite a weak global outlook including 11.5 percent eurozone unemployment and recessions in Japan and China.
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Police say Garner chokehold death sparked by own actions
New York AP report notes Eric Garner was overweight and in poor health, arguing he resisted arrest and contributed to his death. Officers contest blame, claiming the public uproar ignores lawbreaking. Grand jury cleared Pantaleo. Mayor de Blasio urges better minority relations amid protests.
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Council approves security services and city action
New Castle City Council renewed a one year security contract with Security Services for city hall. An armed guard will work weekdays at 16.80 per hour, a five percent raise. Council denied security at meetings at 50 per night. They also approved using 1251 remaining 2012 community development block grant funds for demolition. An ordinance was introduced to extend the New Castle Sanitation Authority to 2065.
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Pennsylvania Gun Law Challenge Expands Standing for Suits
The piece notes Governor-elect Wolf will review existing litigation while Kane pushes defending the law. The new measure would allow gun owners to sue without proof of harm and permit membership organizations to sue on behalf of members, with a potential damages option.
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Woman reports purse robbery in New Castle
New Castle police investigate a 4 a.m. Tuesday incident in the 200 block of West Sheridan Avenue where a man in dark clothing entered a home, grabbed a woman’s purse, and fled through the back door after restraining her. The victim, in her 60s, said keys were later found in a neighboring yard. suspect remains at large.
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