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The Winners and Losers in the Budget Deal
Budget cuts, healthcare and family planning were the major stumbling blocks to keeping the government running. Who won what both sides agree was just a preliminary confrontation.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenBudget cuts, healthcare and family planning were the major stumbling blocks to keeping the government running. As we wait to find out what kept it open, we hear different views of who won what both sides agree was just a preliminary confrontation. Also, Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo arrested, and France's law against the Muslim burka went into effect today, but not without protest.
Banner image: Speaker of the House Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (L) speaks as Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV) (R) listens April 7, 2011 at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images
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3 storiesIvory Coast Strongman Gbagbo Arrested after French Forces Intervene
French forces today attacked the residence of Laurent Gbagbo, who's refused to accept losing last November's election as President of Ivory Coast, also called Cote D'Azure. He was placed under the control of Alassane Ouattara, who was recognized internationally as the winner.
Read the story8 minThe Shutdown Showdown
The government shutdown was averted on Friday night with only an hour to spare. Even though details have not been revealed, both sides claim victory. The Republicans got $39 billion in budget cuts, when the Democrats didn't want any. The Democrats held off assaults on healthcare reform and family planning.
Read the story37 minFrance's Burqa Ban Begins Today
The French law that went into effect today does not use the words "women," "Muslim" or "veil," but says that it's illegal to hide the face in a public place. It was pushed hard by President Nicolas Sarkozy, even though only a small minority of the country's five million Muslim women actually wear the burqa.
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