House OKs Sandy Aid Faces Party Split in Congress
The House approved 50.7 billion dollars in emergency Sandy relief, a vote split along party lines as Democrats backed the measure and Republicans resisted. The Senate was expected to approve and send the bill to Obama for signature.
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Obama to unveil sweeping gun limits and executive actions
President Obama plans the broadest gun violence effort in nearly two decades, pushing Congress to ban military style assault weapons and high capacity magazines, require universal background checks, and expand enforcement of existing laws. Biden-led recommendations include mental health improvements and scrutinizing violent media.
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France Boosts Mali Raid to Threefold Troop Levels
France plans to raise its force in Mali from 800 to 2,500 and lead a land assault after airstrikes failed to halt al Qaida linked fighters. Hollande said the aim is to secure Mali, support a future election process, and prevent Islamist control of the country.
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Social Security checks risk delay in debt battle
President Obama warned that Social Security, veterans benefits, and other federal payments could be delayed if Congress fails to raise the debt limit. He outlined potential consequences and stressed the need to avoid missing payrolls for troops, contractors, and crucial public services while lawmakers negotiate.
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Flu season toll: twenty child deaths this winter in U S
Twenty pediatric flu deaths have been reported this winter, one of the worst early tallies since 2004. Officials note roughly 100 child deaths per season on average, with vaccination coverage rising from under 10 percent to about 40 percent.
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