Bipartisan optimism grows in Senate talks on guns and immigration
Washington observers note progress as Democrats and Republicans edge toward votes on a gun control bill and a bipartisan immigration measure. Key figures include Joe Manchin and Pat Toomey brokering background check reforms, and a “gang of eight” including Marco Rubio and Chuck Schumer crafting an immigration plan to be unveiled soon.
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Hagel denies Obama cut heart from Pentagon plan
Defense Secretary Hagel and General Dempsey defended the Pentagon budget amid a 487 billion dollar decade long cut. They argued the reductions are driven by policy and Congress support, amid protests from lawmakers about base closures and retiree health fees.
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Gun control bill clears first Senate hurdle in wake of Sandy Hook tragedy
The Senate voted 68 to 31 to begin debate on a bipartisan gun control measure, inching toward stricter background checks and school safety funding. Supporters gathered amid tearful Sandy Hook family members, while foes warned the plan would infringe on Second Amendment rights and fail to stop violence.
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Zuckerberg launches political group Fwd.us on immigration and science
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other Silicon Valley leaders formed Fwd.us to push comprehensive immigration reform, border security, a path to citizenship, and increased STEM education funding. Backers include Reid Hoffman, John Doerr, Jim Breyer, Eric Schmidt, Reed Hastings, Marissa Mayer, Elon Musk, Mark Pincus, and Andrew Mason. Joe Green of Causes.com serves as president.
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