Boehner resigns as Speaker ending tumultuous tenure
Speaker John Boehner abruptly announced his resignation from Congress effective at year's end. The move ends his five year speakership and sets up a likely leadership race led by Kevin McCarthy. The instability raises fears of a government funding showdown and a renewed borrowing limit fight.
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Obama Xi pledge to curb cyberspying amid state visit
Obama and Xi Jinping pledged not to conduct or support cyber espionage while warning that words must be followed by action. The leaders touted climate cooperation, with Xi proposing a nationwide cap and trade starting in 2017 and China pledging 3.1 billion dollars to help developing nations cut emissions, as U.S. worries over IP theft and human rights persisted.
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New Joint Chiefs chairman faces four tumultuous years
Gen. Martin Dempsey relinquished command to Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Obama and defense leaders observed as tensions with Russia rose and U.S. wars in Iraq Syria and Afghanistan continued. Dempsey’s tenure included budget pressures and debates over Afghanistan drawdown and Ukraine aid.
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