Obama returns foreclsure deeds bill for fix
President Obama sent back a newly passed foreclosure documents bill after warnings of unintended consumer protection harm. He would not sign a measure allowing mass produced notary seals and multi state acceptance, citing risk to homeowners and ongoing mortgage document abuses.
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US seeks Arab backing to keep peace talks alive
The Obama administration pressed Arab leaders to back continuing U S mediated talks with Palestinians amid Abbas threats to walk away over West Bank settlement freezes. Israel weighs a limited two month extension while the Arab League meets in Libya.
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White House defends waivers from health law
The White House says waivers granted to some employers keep people insured until the health care law fully takes effect in 2014. Thirty waivers have been issued for one year to avoid unaffordable premium increases for mini medical plans, with 114 more applications under review.
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