Here’s just a small sample of election signs in the Juneau area.
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In 2014, U.S. Budget Deficit Falls To Pre-Recession Level
As tax revenues increased and spending cuts took effect, the 2014 budget deficit dropped to the lowest level in six years.
Eric Holder To Step Down As Attorney General
Eric Holder Jr., the nation’s first black U.S. attorney general, will resign his post after a tumultuous tenure marked by civil rights advances, national security threats, reforms to the criminal justice system and 5 1/2 years of fights with Republicans in Congress.
Senate Approves Measure To Arm And Train Syrian Rebels
The Senate joined the House on Thursday in rare bipartisanship by approving a measure to train and equip members of the Syrian opposition.
House Passes Bill That Authorizes Arming Syrian Rebels
The final tally was 273 to 156. But many members of both parties broke ranks with their leaders — Reps. John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi — who strongly backed the measure.
Dempsey Says If Needed He Would Recommend Ground Forces In Iraq
Dempsey and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlined the White House plan to “degrade and ultimately destroy” the Islamic State.
Boehner: House GOP ‘Ready To Work With The President’
Boehner says “we ought to give the president what he’s asking for.”
Obama Tells Lawmakers He Has Authority He Needs For Islamic State Fight
The bottom line is that it is unlikely that President Obama will ask Congress for authorization to conduct military strikes against the Islamic State.
Obama Orders Review Of Transfers Of Military Surplus To Local Police
President Obama has ordered a review of federal programs that supply local law enforcement agencies with military weapons and equipment after concerns over how the police handled unrest in Ferguson, Mo., in the aftermath of the shooting death of Michael Brown.
U.S. Won’t Rule Out Attack In Syria To Hit Islamic State
American aircraft have carried out more strikes against the Islamic State, after the extremist group beheaded U.S. journalist James Foley.