House votes to delay parts of health care law
The Republican led House voted to delay the employer mandate of the Affordable Care Act for one year and to extend a grace period for individuals beginning January 1. The GOP framed the move as political leverage ahead of elections while noting Democrats largely opposed the delay. President Obama planned remarks highlighting consumer rebates and possible lower premiums under the law.
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NSA spying sparks House clash over phone data program
Congress argued over the NSA program that tracks every American phone call. Officials said the database is legal and needed for security, while critics warn of civil rights risks and misuse of Patriot Act powers. The hearing followed Edward Snowden disclosures about mass data collection.
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Senate clears hurdle for Labor secretary nominee
The Senate voted 60 to 40 to end a filibuster against Barack Obama's choice Thomas Perez to head the Labor Department. Democrats united, Republicans provided the minimum votes to advance Perez, keeping his nomination alive despite objections and delaying tactics in a tense partisan clash.
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License plate surveillance grows with police camera networks
ACLU report shows millions of license plate scans collected by police, stored for weeks to years, and shared across jurisdictions. Plates captured from vehicles and pedestrians feed regional databases enabling daily location tracking. critics warn of a dragnet erosion of privacy.
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