World reacts to year end as 2012 hopes clash with 2011 trauma
World leaders call for resilience as Putin Sarkozy and Papademos urge caution and opportunity. Crowds in Berlin Edinburgh London and Madrid prepare for New Year celebrations while Samoa and Tokelau jump the date line to greet 2012 and Japan recalls the March disaster and Fukushima.
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Obama and Isakson outline 2012 goals in year-end addresses
Obama urged Congress to extend payroll tax cuts and finish the work when lawmakers return in January. He cited Iraq’s end, Bin Laden’s death, and economic recovery as 2011 milestones and urged stronger growth and middle-class strength in 2012. Sen. Johnny Isakson pressed Republican aims on tax reform regulatory change and energy security to spur job creation.
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Get Answers About Federal Programs From Center
The Federal Consumer Information Center offers direct answers to public questions about government programs benefits and services or connections to the appropriate expert. It invites inquiries on available aid and how to access assistance.
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New Year Celebrations Across Cities Amid Hopes for 2012
A global snapshot shows New Year events from Sendai to Times Square with crowds gathering in New Orleans Atlanta and Las Vegas. Officials boost security in New York while urban revelers anticipate better economic fortunes in 2012 based on AP GfK polling and personal hopes for improved jobs and markets.
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Pope greets visitors at St. Peter’s Square Christmas scene
Pope Benedict rode the popemobile into St. Peter’s Square and knelt in front of a life sized Nativity scene. A large Christmas tree donated by Ukraine lit the center as the Swiss Guard band played Silent Night. He will preside at New Year’s Day Mass marking world peace day.
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