Survivors Celebrate Health Care Victory at World Trade Center
Politicians who brokered a late compromise bill honored at the World Trade Center site saying 9/11 survivors and responders will gain five additional years of health care and billions in compensation.
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New York
World Trade Center
Horton Mayor Calls for Councilor Resignation
Police seek Horton official over possible misconduct as Mayor urges council member to resign. Roswell area coverage notes local pro baseball return and Medical Association emphasizes patient care.
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Medical Association
Steelers clinch division title with easy win over Panthers
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up the division with a straightforward victory as the short week left little room for drama and Carolina offered minimal challenge.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Carolina Panthers
Record Black Friday Sequel fuels frantic Christmas Eve rush
Shoppers flock to stores on Christmas Eve as Black Friday lingered, with retailers reporting a strong finish to the year. Analysts note the day’s outsized discounts and e commerce growth driving holiday spending toward a potential 2010 high, while vendors promote sweaters shoes and jewelry as last minute gifts.
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U.S
Marshal Cohen
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National Retail Federation
Kathy Grannis
Dan Jasper
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Richardson eyes Koreas after peace trip
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, in Santa Fe after a Korea peace mission, warned that violence could flare if South Korea presses military drills and North Korea abandons restraint. He noted South Korea’s large mobilization tests the North, which has shown restraint recently.
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Congress ends year with a fragile, chastened tone
In a late lame duck session Democrats faced voter backlash for past acts yet pushed forward, with John Boehner urging change as President Obama warned the public of a new approach. The piece notes a wary mood about bipartisanship and accountability in Washington.
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John Yarmuth
Kentucky
Louise Slaughter
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House
John Boehner
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Obama
Kremlin hails Senate ratification of New START treaty
The Kremlin welcomed the U S Senate ratification of the New START nuclear arms pact as Russian lawmakers said they must study a resolution before ratifying. Medvedev urged simultaneous approval but said the Duma may delay until January to review conditions. The treaty caps strategic warheads at 1550 and reestablishes verification, signaling a broader U S Russia security pause.
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U.S. Senate
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Boris Gryzlov
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House
Konstantin Kosachyov
International Affairs Committee
Russia
Obama
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