Holbrooke Dies at 69 A Longtime U S Diplomat
Richard Holbrooke, 69, a prominent diplomat who helped shape the Bosnia peace plan and served as Obama’s special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, died after surgery for an aorta tear. President Obama and Secretary Clinton lauded his contributions and fierce public service.
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Tax bill clears Senate test vote amid bipartisan push
Senate advances a plan to avert a January income tax increase for millions with broad support from Democrats and Republicans. President Obama lauds bipartisanship while warning liberals in his party about concessions. Reid and McConnell unite as joint sponsors signaling a potential House showdown.
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Medicaid cuts and canceled transplants ripple nationwide
Illinois pharmacists close shops as late Medicaid payments bite. Arizona father’s liver transplant canceled when Medicaid won't pay. California dentists pull salvageable teeth due to no root canal coverage. States trim payments, delay bills, and cut benefits as federal support wanes and enrollments rise.
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President signs child nutrition bill at Tubman Elementary
President Barack Obama signed the child nutrition bill with First Lady Michelle Obama by his side at Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Washington DC. He called the measure a bipartisan effort to boost school meals and improve their healthfulness for students.
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Steele seeks second term as RNC chair amid missteps
Michael Steele announces he will seek a second term as Republican National Committee chair despite two turbulent years shaped by financial scrutiny and verbal missteps. He told the 168member body that he acknowledged past errors, urged support, and vowed the work is not finished as his first term ends in January.
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