Senate votes to extend middle class tax cuts for 2013
The Senate approved a $250 billion Democratic plan to extend tax cuts through 2013 for most Americans but not for individuals earning over 200 000 dollars or couples over 250 000. The 51 to 48 party line vote came with Vice President Biden presiding. A rival Republican package to protect the rich was killed 54 to 45. Speaker: Obama backs tax fairness. House Republicans debate a nearly identical plan.
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Assad's Regime Races Reinforcements Toward Aleppo
Syrian troops push dozens of tanks and reinforcements toward Aleppo to crush a rebel push as border tensions spike with Turkey and regional powers warn of wider conflict. Israel warns of red lines over Hezbollah and chemical stockpiles. the White House condemns Assad’s methods as defections signal regime strain.
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Gun sales surge after Colorado massacre across nation
After the Colorado movie theater shooting that killed 12 and wounded many, gun purchases spiked nationwide. Colorado processed 2,887 background checks over three days, 25 percent above a typical Fri-Sun period and 43 percent above the prior week.
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Sally Ride's private life sparks public debate on coming out
Memorial piece notes Sally Ride and her partner Tom O'Shaughnessy disclosed a 27 year relationship after her death from pancreatic cancer. reaction ranged from praise of privacy to calls for openness with younger generations. Bishop Gene Robinson of New Hampshire cites progress while urging clergy to be open about sexuality.
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