National hate crime bills gain traction amid homeless violence data
The piece notes efforts in California Texas and Ohio plus Congress to expand hate crime protections led by State Sen Alex Mooney amid concerns over violence targeting the homeless. It cites 774 violent attacks on homeless people 1999 through 2007 with 217 deaths as reported by the National Coalition for the Homeless.
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Obama pushes 17 billion in budget cuts across federal programs
President outlines cuts totaling 17 billion within a 3 trillion dollar fiscal plan, defending them as prudent thrift while acknowledging political pushback from Republicans and some Democrats. He calls to end an illegal immigrant jail program and to raise air travel taxes to fund security.
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Afghan toll climbs to 147 in U.S. Taliban clash
Afghan official says 147 people were killed in fighting between U S forces and Taliban militants in Farah province. Investigators, amid protests and disputed accounts, cite mass graves and civilian casualties from airstrikes and firefight with blame split between U S forces and Taliban.
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White House orders review of NASA moon plans
The White House directs an independent panel to assess NASA's manned space program including moon mission plans and shuttle replacement designs. The review targets an August report and examines the 2015 first flight, the 2010 Russian reliance gap, and ISS use beyond 2016.
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