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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 2011

Page

3

Leader of activist group resigns after 18 years

The Sierra Club's Carl Pope steps down as Michael Brune takes over as chairman amid declining membership and internal dissent. Brune pledges to emphasize grass-roots organizing and coal plant resistance.

San Francisco Sierra Club John Muir Carl Pope Club Congress Michael Brune

House Rejects Balanced Budget Amendment Vote

The House voted 261 165 to require annual balanced budgets but fell 23 votes short of the two thirds needed for a constitutional amendment. Democrats warned of deep cuts to social programs, while some Republicans voiced concerns about higher taxes and increased government growth. The deficit reduction supercommittee aimed for 1.2 trillion in cuts but faced continued deadline pressure. Rep. Jeb Hensarling, R Texas, said talks would continue through the weekend.

Washington Congress House Budget Committee Paul Ryan Wisconsin Party GOP Rules Committee David Dreier R-Calif Justin Amash Michigan Louie Gohmert Texas Rep Jeb Hensarling

Wildfires Threaten Reno-Area Homes Amid Fierce Winds

Firefighters and rescue helicopters battled multiple wildfires across Sierra Nevada foothills near Reno Nevada driven by gusts up to 60 mph. About 20 homes were destroyed 4 000 houses saved near Caughlin Ranch while 10 000 residents evacuated. One 74 year old man died from a heart attack evacuating and 16 others injured. Firefighters containment reported about 400 personnel with wind driven spot fires and uncertain cause. Evacuation orders remained in place as volunteers and officials worked to protect properties and assist evacuees.

Reno Nev Sierra Nevada Nevada Caughlin Ranch Mike Hernandez

Egyptians rally in Tahrir Square challenge military rule

Tens of thousands of Islamists and activists gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square to oppose the ruling military council as crucial parliamentary elections approached. The demonstration spotlighted disputes over a government-proposed document shielding the military and guiding post revolution constitutional drafting. The Muslim Brotherhood led protests while Salafis urged Sharia.

Cairo Tahrir Square Egypt Military Council Hosni Mubarak Hani Hegazi Brotherhood

Syria accepts Arab observers to monitor peace plan

Syria agrees in principle to allow dozens of Arab observers to oversee a cease fire and peace plan, a concession amid escalating violence and international pressure. The move follows Arab League pressure and threats of economic sanctions, while critics say Damascus stalls while continuing the crackdown.

Beirut Syria U.N Arab League League Damascus Bashar Assad Britain Alain Juppe U.N. Security Council Assad Russia Council

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