Obama defends health care law amid public doubts
President Obama promoted the Affordable Care Act highlighting tax rebates and lower premiums as enrollment begins October 1. Republicans led by Speaker Boehner dismissed the program as a train wreck while unions waver over potential cost impacts. The White House cites 8.5 million expected rebates and $3.4 billion in lower premiums, though uncertainty remains for those required to buy insurance and penalties for noncompliance.
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McCain vows to block Dempsey nomination over Syria queries
Senator John McCain says he will obstruct Army General Martin Dempsey's bid for a second term as Joint Chiefs chair due to unsatisfactory answers at the confirmation hearing on U S Syria policy options. Dempsey declined to publicly choose a preferred approach, saying he would inform the committee with his recommendations at the appropriate time.
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Senators strike deal on student loan rates for next years
A bipartisan Senate compromise ties new loan rates to financial markets promising lower rates for undergraduates at 3.9 percent and graduates at 5.4 percent with parents at 6.4 percent, capped at 8.25 9.5 and 10.5 percent respectively, though rates could rise as the economy improves.
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