Meanwhile, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is also said to be about to unveil a new tax-cut plan.
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Greek Lawmakers Rush To Adopt Promised Austerity
The emergency laws demanded by creditors will further cut incomes and government spending, while revising deficit estimates higher. Meanwhile, Fitch ratings agency downgraded Greece's credit rating further into junk status.
6 Reasons We’re Feeling Debate Fatigue
We say we want to get to know our choices. So why do we still whine and whinny about too many debates? Rude audiences, a lack of spontaneity and the boring, lecture-style presentation are taking their toll on viewers.
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Protests Continue In Afghanistan Over Quran Burnings; Some Killed
The commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan has apologized. But the anger remains.
Obama Reportedly Seeking 28% Corporate Tax Rate
The president is proposing to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 28 percent and wants an even lower effective rate for manufacturers, according to a senior administration official. In turn, corporations would have to give up dozens of loopholes and subsidies.
Killing Continues In Syria, Two Western Journalists Among Victims
Troops loyal to President Bashar Assad reportedly executed nearly 30 young men in one incident. In the city of Homs, two journalists reportedly died when the building they were in was hit by shells.
Activist: 2 Foreign Journalists Killed In Syria
A Syrian activist said two foreign journalists were killed Wednesday by Syrian government forces shelling the restive central city of Homs. The report could not be immediately confirmed.
When There’s More To Winning Than Winning
Cory Weissman didn't get a chance to play much basketball before suffering a stroke during his freshman year at Gettysburg College. But as a senior, for at least one game, the ball was in his court.
Can ‘I Won The Medal Of Honor’ Get You Jailed?
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday in a case about lies, big and small, and when those lies can be a crime under the First Amendment guarantee of free speech. At issue is the constitutionality of a law making it a crime to lie about being the recipient of military medals.
Should Valets Be Responsible For Drunk Drivers, Too?
A Boston city councilor wants to enlist the help of valets in keeping drunken drivers off the road. "They are literally our last line of defense," says Rob Consalvo. But critics say that's too much responsibility for valets who, unlike bartenders, are not trained to spot intoxication.
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