Armenian genocide resolution approved by committee
The House Foreign Affairs Committee endorsed a resolution labeling the World War I era killings of Armenians as genocide, despite Turkish objections and Obama administration concerns. The 23-22 vote moves the measure to the full House amid uncertain prospects.
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Turkey
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U.S
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Barack Obama
Abdullah Gul
Ankara
House OKs tax breaks for new hires
The House passed a $35 billion jobs bill offering temporary payroll tax breaks to companies that hire unemployed workers, with a 217 to 201 vote. The bill also extends federal highway programs and comes amid debate over its job creating impact and broader economic measures.
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Nancy Pelosi
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House Appropriations Committee
David Obey
D-Wis
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Marjah battle shifts to holding phase and governance
The Marjah operation moves from clearing to holding as NATO and Afghan forces plan to secure the area and build a functional civilian administration. Officials emphasize time to win trust, prevent insurgent return, and establish local governance as a symbol of the campaign.
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Taliban
Afghanistan
Helmand
Ministry of Defense
Mohammad Zahir Azimi
Obama appeals to House Democrats on health care reform
President Barack Obama summoned more than a dozen House Democrats to the White House to urge approval of the massive health care overhaul. He framed the vote as a historic opportunity and promised future fixes, while leaders projected votes within two to three weeks and a potential signing after his March 18 departure for Asia.
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Barack Obama
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Obama
Raul Grijalva
D-Ariz
Grijalva
Robert Gibbs
House
Nationwide student protests target public education cuts
College students across the United States rallied on Thursday against deep education funding cuts. Demonstrations turned violent at times with punches and ice thrown in Wisconsin, and gates blocked with car windows smashed in California. At the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee as many as 150 students gathered, 15 were detained. In California campuses like Santa Cruz and Berkeley protesters blocked gates and formed human chains while organizers predicted thousands would participate. University leaders urged peaceful demonstrations even as some officials voiced support for action.
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Santa Cruz
David Kliger
Steve Clark
University of California, Berkeley
Mark Yudof
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