House caucus curbs ethics office power in rules amend
Republicans move to place the Office of Congressional Ethics under the House Ethics Committee and narrow its authority. The late night amendment, backed by Bob Goodlatte, aims to reshape ethics oversight as the 115th Congress begins while Trump pledges to drain the swamp and curb Washington corruption. Pelosi denounces the change as the first casualty of the new GOP Congress.
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Great returns for the wealthy in 2016
The world's richest people ended 2016 with 237 billion dollars more than at the start as markets swung on China data, Brexit, and Trump's election. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows a 5.7 percent rise to 4.4 trillion in net worth by Dec 27, despite volatility. Simon Smiles notes clients rode through the swings.
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Plane crash search widens as six aboard missing over Lake Erie
University of Wisconsin Madison freshman Megan Casey and her father are among six people missing after a plane disappeared two miles from shore returning from a Cleveland Cavaliers game. Debris and a matching bag drifted ashore near Bratenahl as crews search waters up to 45 feet deep along a 2.5 by 2 mile grid. pilot identified as John T. Fleming with wife Sue and two sons aboard.
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Three hospitalized after Elyria crash involving overturned car
An early Monday crash on West Avenue in Elyria left three people injured. A 2006 Chevrolet HHR failed to negotiate a curve, rolled over, and trapped the 18 year old driver under the vehicle. A 15 year old passenger was thrown from the car. The third person, a male, remained in stable condition. All were unbelted and speed is suspected. Investigators will release names later.
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Medicare revamp targets heart attack and broken hip care
The plan tests coordinated care across clinicians hospitals and rehab centers to reduce complications and readmissions in heart attack and hip fracture patients. If successful Medicare may adopt nationwide changes, amid a broader Obama era push to reward quality and lower costs.
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