Senate blocks repeal of don't ask don't tell
The Senate blocked a move to repeal the 1993 don't ask don't tell policy, with a 57 to 40 vote, three short of the 60 needed. President Obama urged a last attempt in lame duck session as Republicans pressed to tackle tax cuts first.
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New Castle Council Approves Funds Amid Audit Findings
New Castle City Council approved a 2 250 000 loan at 1.94 percent to cover operating expenses while awaiting tax revenue. An audit by the state auditor general found 6 508.37 paid improperly for secretarial fees from 2006 to 2008. Nancie Miles pleaded guilty to forgery related to more than 30 000 in city funds. The council also froze the wage tax for another year and authorized a yield to oncoming traffic sign on North Street at Neshannock Avenue. The pension fund may be reimbursed 6 660.65 with interest.
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Brothers killed in plant blast in New Cumberland West Virginia
Two brothers living near AL Solutions Inc. plant in New Cumberland were killed in a blast at about 1:30 p.m. Two other workers were injured. The plant in West Virginia's northern panhandle has seen three fatal explosions in 15 years. Lt. Jeremy Krzys was first on scene after hearing the explosion.
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Area Stocks Quotes Provided by Castle Office
Area stock quotes sourced from the new Castle office of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC list current prices for local equities. The notes reflect latest trades, with bidders, volume, and closing figures, indicating market movement and sector distribution for investors.
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