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Tax Cuts and Lame Ducks
It's down to the wire for the lame-duck session of Congress with Democrats still in control but drastically weakened by Republican victories the midterm elections. We get a preview. Also, Charlie Rangel is found guilty of ethics violations, and Kate Middleton won't be "Waity Katy" any more.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenIt's down to the wire for the lame-duck session of Congress with Democrats still in control but drastically weakened by Republican victories the midterm elections. We get a preview. Also, Charlie Rangel is found guilty of ethics violations, and the heir to the British throne has finally done it. We hear about Prince William's engagement to a genuine commoner, Kate Middleton.
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3 storiesCharlie Rangel Found Guilty of Ethics Violations
A subcommittee of the House Ethics Committee has found 80-year old veteran New York Democrat Charles Rangel guilty of bringing dishonor to Congress.
Read the story8 minCan the Lame Duck Congress Get Anything Done?
Democrats are still in the majority with hopes of completing unfinished business. Republicans want to wait until next year. But the federal government could shut down unless there's compromise on appropriations bills. Even defense spending has yet to be passed.
Read the story35 minBritain's Royal Family Announces Engagement of Prince William
Kate Middleton today wore the same sapphire and diamond ring that Prince Charles gave to the late Princess Diana, only this time it came from Charles and Diana's son. Middleton's been called "Waity Katy" by British royal-watchers during her long romance with Prince William, the heir to the British throne.
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