Obama urges Congress to pass jobs bill in Ohio rally
President Obama called on Congress to adopt his nearly 450 billion jobs plan. He pitched school renovations and job creation for tens of thousands of construction workers in Ohio, highlighting a 25 billion education proposal while opponents raise tax concerns for funding. The event echoed an election campaign, with chants of Pass this bill.
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Jobs plan tests deficit panel effort in Washington
A House Senate deficit cutting panel hears calls to exceed 1.2 trillion in cuts as Obama's 447 billion jobs plan looms. CBO director Elmendorf warns mounting debt could trigger a fiscal crisis while lawmakers urge bold, smart action without dragging inaction. Co-chair Hensarling blasts the plan as hindering bipartisan deficit work.
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DHS to ease security for children at airports
Homeland Security plans to exempt children 12 and under from removing shoes at airport checkpoints and to use less invasive screening methods. Napolitano cited upcoming changes with possible exceptions and ongoing random checks, aiming to reduce intrusive pat downs while maintaining security.
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