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 December 23, 2011 Afternoon Update |
 TOP NEWSBomb Blasts Hit 2 Security Facilities in Syrian CapitalBy KAREEM FAHIMAt least 30 people were killed in what seemed to be the most brazen attack since the uprising began. But there was much contention about who did it. Pakistan Military Denies Conspiracy to Seize PowerBy SALMAN MASOODA day after the prime minister warned of conspiracies to subvert the civilian government, the military issued an unusual denial of rumors that it was planning to take power. Standoff Ends, No Objections: Payroll Tax Cut Bill PassesBy JENNIFER STEINHAUER and JACKIE CALMESThe House and Senate dispensed with weeks of partisan bickering to pass a two-month payroll tax cut extension that President Obama signed hours later. Provision May Halt Pipeline, but Oil Is Still Likely to FlowBy JOHN M. BRODER and DAN FROSCHA provision in the payroll tax bill requires President Obama to determine the fate of the Keystone XL project within 60 days. The CaucusAloha, Mr. PresidentBy MICHAEL D. SHEARPresident Obama is set to depart from Joint Base Andrews on Friday to begin his vacation with family in Hawaii. |
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BUSINESSOn the Exterior of Jetliners, a Parade of Plain VanillaBy JAD MOUAWADThe colorful paint jobs on airplanes have gone the way of free meals and pillows. DealBookMF Global Trustee Seeks Money From British ArmBy MICHAEL J. DE LA MERCEDThe trustee liquidating MF Global's trading operations said that his office was seeking the return of more than $600 million from the failed firm's British arm, potentially setting up a cross-border fight over customer money. U.S. Consumer Spending Rise Is SlimBy REUTERSAmericans spent less than expected in November as tepid income growth put a squeeze on households, the Commerce Department said. The CaucusStandoff Ends, No Objections: Payroll Tax Cut Bill PassesBy JENNIFER STEINHAUERIn under an hour on Friday, the House and Senate dispensed with weeks of partisan bickering and extended the measure. Bank Deposits at European Central Bank Reach High for YearBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe overnight deposits are another sign that Europe's debt crisis is still putting pressure on the banking system despite loans from the central bank. |
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