Health care compromise shifts toward Medicare expansion
President Obama and liberal and moderate Democrats reach a tentative agreement to broaden government role in health care by expanding Medicare and creating new private plans run by the same agency, dropping a government-run option while courting broad support ahead of a Senate vote. Critics warn of more opposition as details emerge.
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Feds expand global cybercrime fight and Pell Grant shortfall
FBI and Secret Service boost international cybercrime efforts after a tip from foreign officials as eight U.S. banks faced attempted breaches. The White House budget gap for Pell Grants is $18 billion over three years, spurring talks with Congress to fund the program while teaching Americans for 21st century jobs. In Iowa, a can containing $10,380 was claimed after four days on a Kmart counter, ownership proven by specifics from the holder.
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House votes to extend 31 billion in tax breaks
The House approved a one year extension of 45 tax deductions and credits worth 31 billion dollars. The plan would fund the extension with a tax hike on investment fund managers and a crackdown on international tax cheats, risking Senate opposition.
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