Republicans block Senate jobless aid measure in Senate vote
Republicans defeated Democrats 57 to 41 in a bid to extend weekly unemployment benefits and provide 16 billion dollars in state aid. The bill would have funded job preservation, tax breaks for business, and targeted aid, but failed to overcome a filibuster. More than 200,000 workers lose benefits weekly as states face budget pressures.
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Lawmakers seek late night deal on Wall Street bill
Lawmakers worked late to resolve a key dispute over forcing large bank holding companies to spin off derivatives. Negotiations centered on Lincoln's plan with opposition from New York lawmakers and some House Democrats while Dodd Frank and Volcker push limits on risky trading and hedge funds.
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Berken Energy touts heat-to-electricity tech for wide power scale
Berken Energy plans compact generators from file cabinet to minivan sizes producing 25 kW to 1 MW. The material tech attaches to base metals like glass copper and aluminum to harvest heat and generate electricity. Within a year of sales the firm targets 50 to 60 MW capacity and has strong interest from major power plants and the DOE.
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RISD dolls removed over policy and prayer concerns
Speech continued from page A1 notes RISD says the dolls were removed for lack of instructional approval and cites a policy against religious items in schools. Crampton suggests officials objected to the message, triggering action under First Amendment principles.
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NTSB probes rapid Descent and missing plane near Granbury
The foreman noted the aircraft dove about 60 degrees nose down before vanishing from sight. Dust rose moments after last sighting, no distress call recorded. A pilot friend said the party left Granbury Texas en route to Clebur ne Municipal Airport to pick up seven passengers, planning for longer Cleburne runway. Survivor 16 year old Alexander Richey underwent facial surgery with jaw broken and needs knee replacement. 12 year old Kristopher Richey now able to sit in a chair after hospital stay.
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Posey family seeks to block profit from story
The 2006 lawsuit by Verlin Posey and Pat Basham targets Posey earnings from a story. Basham says he does not plan wage garnishment but aims to stop Cody Posey from benefiting financially. he doubts wages would be available from a 21 year old with no skills.
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