House backs delay to health care penalty vote
The House approved a one-year delay in the individual mandate penalty by a 250 to 160 vote with 27 Democrats joining Republicans. The move faces a Senate veto threat and reflects election year maneuvering as Republicans push to weaken the 2010 health care law championed by President Obama.
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Massive coal fine and cleanup pledge sparks EPA settlement
One of the nation’s largest coal producers agreed to pay 27.5 million dollars and invest 200 million to curb illegal toxic discharges across Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The EPA marks it the largest permit-violation penalty to date and vows stiff enforcement.
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Western diplomats fail to reunite Lavrov and Deshchytsin in Paris
In Paris the United States and European officials pressed for a direct Lavrov Deshchytsin meeting over Crimea. Kerry called talks constructive but not decisive while NATO punished Russia and the EU extended 15 billion dollars in Ukraine aid. Deshchytsin sought autonomy talks for Crimea without war. Lavrov refused to meet.
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Netanyahu Brown sign pro business pacts in Silicon Valley
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and California Governor Brown signed a pro business agreement at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View. They touted cooperation on cybersecurity energy and water conservation and urged direct flights between San Francisco and Tel Aviv.
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Passengers press Cruise Triumph lawsuit in Miami trial
About three dozen passengers from the Carnival Triumph seek thousands per person over medical and mental issues after the ship drifted at sea for days. Carnival Corp fights linkage to unsanitary conditions or the engine fire claiming no proof. The suit tests industry ticket based limits on claims and may set a precedent in cruise law. Debra Oubre of Texas joins, saying many were hurt and want accountability.
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Pope faces critique over abuse handling as Vatican delays commission
Pope Francis defends the church while a child protection commission remains unformed after three months. Victims and advocates urge decisive action, citing lack of appointments and no clear scope while Francis defends his approach and reforms.
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