Obama, Congress Reach Debt Agreement
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 America, News
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Ending a perilous stalemate, President Barack Obama announced agreement to night with Republican congressional leaders on a compromise to avoid the nation’s first-ever financial default. The deal would cut more than $2 trillion from federal spending over a decade.
Default “would have had a devastating effect on our economy,” Obama said at the White House, relaying [...]
Moscow – Russians Print New Info Linked to Raoul Wallenberg
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 America, Israel, News
Moscow — Russian archivists have published new material from a German officer imprisoned after World War II who shared a cell with Raoul Wallenberg, the missing Swedish diplomat credited with rescuing tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews.
Publication of the statements from Willy Roedel came as a surprise since the Russians had previously denied they [...]
New York, NY – NYPD Moving Violations Down 22% Citywide
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 America, Israel, News
New York, NY — NYPD cops are writing fewer and fewer tickets for moving violations as an unofficial summons-writing slowdown picks up steam.
Summonses for moving violations were down about 22.9% across the city for the 28-day period ending July 24, stats show. Though the NYPD contends moving violations fluctuate over time, the numbers continue to [...]
White House, Congressional Leaders Reach Debt Deal
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 America, Israel, News
Two days before the deadline for a possible U.S. government default, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders reached agreement Sunday on a legislative package that would extend the federal debt ceiling while cutting spending and guaranteeing further deficit-reduction steps. Read the rest of this entry »
The proposed $3 trillion deal, which still requires congressional approval, brought some immediate relief to global markets [...]
Washington – Obama, Boehner, Democrats Srike Debt Deal
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 America, Israel, News
Washington — Obama, Boehner, Democrats strike debt deal to head off government default
‘I believe it was pure holiness’
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 Israel, Judaism
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Follower of Baba Elazar talks of the slain rabbi, says “Nobody who had so much in body and spirit had such discipline in serving God.”
Germany requests urgent UNSC meeting on Syria
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 Israel, Judaism
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Closed-door consultations requested after human rights groups says attack by Syrian forces on Hama leaves at least 80 people dead; Muslim Brotherhood: Alawite elite waging sectarian warfare on Sunnis in Syria.
Gov’t okays NIS 300 million for Gaza evacuees
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 Israel, Judaism
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“Evacuees may now focus on rehabilitating their lives,” Netanyahu says; money will help build homes, compensate farmers and business owners.
IAF to seek 2nd squadron of F-35s in new multi-year plan
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 Israel, Judaism
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Fighter jet purported to be one of most advanced jets in world with ability to fly undetected in enemy territory; IAF pilots to train in US.
Organizers call on PM to nix housing committees law
Posted By Psycho On Jul 31, 2011 Israel, Judaism
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“Entire public will take to streets” if law passed, housing-protest organizers threaten, call on PM to hold open, live talks.
