Senate OKs tax breaks for new hires
The Senate passes a bipartisan jobs bill blending highway funding with tax breaks for firms hiring unemployed workers in a 70-28 vote. The measure heads to the House, where critics say it may be too weak but momentum exists to claim a win for Obama and the Democrats.
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Health care summit tests Obama's political fortitude
Washington faces a six hour televised health care summit with Obama presiding as Democrats seek to revive their push after Scott Brown's Massachusetts win. The session could sway public opinion and future votes, while a poor showing may hurt health care prospects and the party's standing.
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Father of Colorado gunman calls him erratic
The father of Bruce Eastwood described his son as increasingly erratic in weeks leading to the Deer Creek Middle School shooting. Eastwood, 32, allegedly fired at students with a bolt action rifle before being tackled by a teacher. He is jailed on $1 million bail.
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High-fat diet linked to higher stroke risk in women over 50
A large study of 87 230 women aged 50 to 79 found that those with the highest fat intake suffered more strokes. After adjusting for weight, race, smoking and other factors, women in the top fat group had a 44 percent higher risk than those in the lowest fat group.
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Ex-officer pleads guilty in Katrina killings cover-up
Michael Lohman, a retired lieutenant and 21-year NYPD veteran, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct justice in the New Orleans Katrina shootings probe. He admitted coordinating witness fabrication and falsified reports to justify police fire on unarmed civilians. Ronald Madison and James Brissette were killed. four others injured during the Sept. 4, 2005 bridge crossing for food.
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