Deficit commission falls short on concrete plan
The federal deficit reduction commission failed to produce a detailed package sent to Congress by vote 11 to seven, needing four more votes. Co-chairs Bowles and Simpson proposed tax increases and spending cuts, but few praised the plan. Rep. Jason Altmire acknowledged awareness raised, yet warned political cover delays real action as the nation runs red ink.
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Federal Deficit Reduction Commission
Washington
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Erskine Bowles
Alan Simpson
Fiscal Commission
America
Commission
Altmire
Wikileaks era reflections on Assange and Pentagon Papers echoes
A concise comparison examines Julian Assange and Wikileaks alongside the Pentagon Papers. It notes the spread of leaked material and media reactions while contrasting disorganized gossip with the Papers’ orderly, deliberate documentation of Vietnam War decisions. It also recalls Kennedy era diplomacy mishaps and humor easing tense moments.
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Julian Assange
WikiLeaks
Interpol
New York Times
Otf
U.S
Kevin Rudd
George H. W. Bush
State Department
Afghanistan
Defense
Robert Gates
Mike Mullen
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Daniel Ellsberg
RAND
Washington Post
Assange
Pentagon Papers
Robert McNamara
Pennsylvania considers ban on teacher strikes as GOP grip grows
The legislature may push a ban on teacher strikes with Republicans in control next month. Gov elect Corbett backs exploring arbitration to avoid strikes. Last year Pennsylvania saw eight strikes, with Bethel Park example showing 1992 law forcing return to work to meet instructional days. Districts face rising costs, fueling calls for curb.
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Tom Corbett
Pennsylvania School Boards Association
Pittsburgh
Bethel Park
Ed Rendell
Ums
Doug Reichley
Lehigh
Tom Templeton
School Boards’ Association
Wythe Keever
Pennsylvania State Education Association
The
Associated Press
Insurance firms exposed for misleading tactics on health care reform
The News summarizes Wendell Potter's account of how insurers allegedly manipulated media, funded front groups, and spent hundreds of millions to oppose reform. Potter testified before Congress that insurers denied care to raise profits, raised rates, and used misleading operating cost claims to justify profits while funding Republican lobbying and lavish retreats. Nicholas Occhibone, West Madison Avenue, New Castle.
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Americans For Job Security
Potter
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Nicholas Occhibone
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Madison Avenue
New Castle
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Lisa Micco
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