Saudi Arabia arrests 701 suspected militants in 2008
Saudi Interior Ministry says 701 suspected al Qaida linked militants were arrested in 2008 with 520 still in custody. Some planned car bomb attacks on oil facilities and targeted security sites. Suspects from Africa and Asia organized into cells with leaders abroad.
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Hedge fund managers offset tax relief in House measure
The House approved a bid to shield more than 20 million mostly upper income taxpayers from an AMT tax increase averaging 2300 dollars. The bill doubles the 15 percent tax on profits for private equity and hedge fund managers, passing 233 to 189 amid party lines.
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