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GOP threatens huge cuts to unemployment insurance
The stalemate in Congress over extending a payroll tax cut also affects unemployment insurance. Republicans want to limit federal benefits for the long-term unemployed to 59 weeks, down from 99 weeks now. One Republican says he's willing to go to 26 weeks.
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House GOP looks ready to shrink US role in Medicare. Is Obama?
House's plan for next round of budget-cutting would revamp the social contract between Medicare recipients and the government. Obama may say on Wednesday how far he'll go on Medicare reform.
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McDonald's recalls 12 million cadmium-tainted Shrek drinking glasses
The toxic metal cadmium has been detected in the paint on Shrek-themed drinking glasses being sold McDonald's in the United States, forcing the company to recall 12 million of the collectibles.
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Rice-powered stove ignites new hope for poor farmers
Once thought to be waste, rice husks now can be used as clean, cheap fuel for developing countries.
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