Fiscal Cliff Talks Show Obama Flexibility on Taxes
The AP reports Boehner signals tax increases on investment income and dividends for wealthy as part of a deal to avert the fiscal cliff while Obama shows openness to Social Security benefit restraint and new stimulus measures amid year end deadline negotiations. Officials say talks at the White House progressed with anonymity.
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Season for fraud this holiday card tips and cautions
Shoppers face rising credit and debit card fraud as holiday spending climbs. Janet Hart of the Better Business Bureau notes a 19 percent surge in lost or stolen cards in November and December, while many scams rely on data beyond the card itself. Consumers should verify what personal information is asked and keep monitoring accounts via mobile alerts. Banks urge asking questions before sharing data and using caution with contact methods.
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Factory Fire in Bangladesh Blamed on Sabotage and Owner Negligence
A government committee probing last month’s eight story Dhaka garment factory fire that killed 112 concluded sabotage likely by a worker, but faulted owner Delwar Hossain for safety neglect. The panel urged deeper probe by a powerful intelligence agency into insiders while three officials remain jailed for allegedly locking workers inside.
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