Congress OKs bill averting government shutdown
Congress approves a compromise spending bill to avert a weekend government shutdown. The measure, backed by most Democrats and many Republicans, blocks Obama administration nutrition standards for school lunches and expands FHA mortgage insurance limits in wealthy areas. The Senate sent it to Obama 70 30 after House passage 298 121.
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Idaho man charged with attempting to assassinate president
Oscar Ramiro Ortega Hernandez, 21, of Idaho Falls, fired nine rounds at the White House after allegedly claiming he was Jesus and that Barack Obama is the Antichrist. He faces up to life in prison if convicted. Police found an assault rifle with a scope and nine spent casings near the White House.
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Closing Stocks NYSE Active Prices Snapshot
NYSE listed stocks showing price data with many entries including AirSteel AirSteel AMR AMD Alcoa Caterpillar CocaCola Chevron Carnival Costco Bank of America sectors and indexes. The table lists high low and close values with day changes for numerous firms and market instruments.
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Cain becomes first GOP nominee to receive Secret Service protection
On Thursday Herman Cain became the first Republican presidential candidate to obtain Secret Service protection. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and congressional leaders approved the request, with elite agents to start protection that day. Protection rules require public prominence and other standards. Obama received protection earlier in 2007 and Clinton had it as a former first lady.
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Wisconsin couple accused of starving infant daughter
Madison based report says Christopher and Mary Sultze of Appleton are charged with felony child neglect after officials say they starved their daughter for months. Each faces up to a year in prison and a 25000 dollar fine if convicted.
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Outagamie County
Hog market report from Stockyards Peoria Hog district
Hogs trading moderately active at Stockyards Peoria with barrows and gilts steady. 1-2 230-260 lb reported 56.50 to 57.00, 2-3 260-280 lb 55.00 to 56.50. Sows down 1.00 across weights, 55.00 for 300-400 lb and 400-500 lb, 57.00 for 500-700 lb. Boars: over 300 lb 21.00, under 300 lb 27.00.
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Grain futures slide on Chicago Board of Trade decline
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell Thursday with Wheat for December down 24.50 cents to 5.9250 a bushel, December corn down 28.25 cents to 6.1450, December oats off 18 cents to 3.00, and January soybeans down 19.50 cents to 11.6825 a bushel.
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