Kennedy pushes CLASS Act long term care proposal
President Obama backs a voluntary long term care insurance plan proposed by Sen Ed Kennedy to aid families with care costs. The program would pay at least 50 a day for in home services or nursing home care priced at 65 monthly premiums with five year participation and disability criteria. Critics warn premiums may not cover costs and long term price could rise to trillions over 75 years, while supporters urge bipartisan scrutiny.
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Obama officials urge Senate action on climate policy
Four top Obama administration energy and environment chiefs pressed the Senate to pass a bill to curb greenhouse gas pollution. They urged a framework like the House version seeking limits and a mid century 80 percent emission cut, tying climate action to a clean energy economy.
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District to allow gay marriage ceremonies in D C
Slow recognition of same sex marriages performed elsewhere led to a D C measure becoming law after Congress took no action. A DC Councilman plans follow up with a bill to allow gay marriage ceremonies in the district. The May vote was 12 to 1.
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This Day in History Highlights July 8 events
July 8 marks multiple historical events including 1663 royal charter to Rhode Island, 1776 Nixon reading of the Declaration, 1853 Perry expedition to Japan, 1889 Wall Street Journal debut, 1950 Truman names MacArthur in Korea, 1989 Menem inaugurated in Argentina, and 1994 Kim Il Sung dies.
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