Boehner Presses Spending Cuts in Capitol Clash
House Speaker John Boehner says Republicans cannot force White House and Senate Democrats to accept all 61 billion in cuts. Negotiations continue as aides meet, while tea party activists protest near the Capitol and potential GOP contenders weigh in.
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John Boehner
White House
Senate
Democrats
Boehner
Ohio
Eric Cantor
Rva
Congress
Pentagon
Capitol
Michele Bachmann
Minnesota
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Clinton
Bill Clinton
Harry Reid
Nevada
Environmental Protection Agency
District of Columbia
N Y state workers win 319 million Mega Millions jackpot
Seven New York state housing and community renewal IT workers share a 319 million Mega Millions prize. Each receives 19.1 million after taxes. Winners include Gabrielle Mahar and Kristin Baldwin, who learned of the win after late night TV numbers.
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New York State
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Bethlehem
Barth
Gabrielle Mahar
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State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Mahar
Kristin Baldwin
Clifton Park
Baldwin
DOJ to probe Seattle Police over civil rights concerns
The U S Justice Department opened a formal civil rights investigation into the Seattle Police Department after the fatal shooting of John T Williams, a homeless Native American woodcarver, and other force incidents involving minority suspects. The inquiry will review policies, patrol practices, records, and interviews with officers, brass, and community groups.
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Seattle U.S
Jenny Durkan
DOJ
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American Civil Liberties
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John T. Williams
Ian Birk
Williams
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