Kerry Warns of Bold $4B Palestinian Economic Plan
Secretary of State John Kerry pitched a sweeping $4 billion plan to expand the Palestinian economy by up to 50 percent in three years, cut unemployment, and raise wages, contingent on progress toward Israeli-Palestinian peace. He cited tourism, agriculture, construction, and energy as growth sectors, and noted backing from Abbas and Netanyahu.
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Beirut rockets signal spillover from Syria conflict
Two rockets struck Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut tearing through an apartment and damaging cars as Nasrallah vowed continued support for Assad. The attack underscored Lebanon's risk of deepening involvement as sectarian tensions rise and Hezbollah frames its fight as defense of Syria. A car dealership was hit in Mar Mikhae district injuring a few Syrian workers and peppering nearby vehicles with shrapnel.
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Schumer proposes eight senators form leaks oversight group
Senate leader Schumer says a bipartisan group of eight senators will craft rules for investigating government leak cases, four Democrats and four Republicans, likening it to a new Gang of Eight. He backs a judge over seeking journalists sources and a balancing test between security and press freedom. The move follows revelations of AP phone record seizures and Fox News emails in separate leak probes. President Obama orders a DOJ policy review on journalist records with a July 12 report deadline.
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Impound: Village board fees questioned as legal
Offenders seek hearings before arbitrator Mark Kochan appointed by the Energy Village Board. Money from the ordinance is split into two restricted accounts aimed at buying police vehicles and equipment. Sanders notes he has exercised his right for a hearing before Kochan.
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