Couples that earn 450,000 or more. It maintains tax cuts for the middle class. The bill postpones by two months major spending cuts scheduled to start on wednesday. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi called for a bipartisan agreement to head quickly to a vote. But House Speaker john boehner said many republicans are unhappy and want to rework the bill. Theyre calling for more cuts to social security. That could set up a showdown with the senate and risk turmoil on financial markets. Irans navy conducted a sixday drill near the strait of hormuz in the persian gulf. Its the countrys latest show of strength amid sanctions and criticism by the u. S. And europe over its nuclear development. The iranian navy launched missiles called ghader on tuesday successfully destroying its targets at sea. Military analysts say the weapon was recently developed to attack foreign warships deployed in the persian gulf. The navy has been holding the drill from the strait of hormuz to the northern part of
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The most popular jobs for women today reads like a list from the 50s. Nursing aide, nurse, teacher and the top two, cashier and secretary. That includes administrative assistant. Almost four million women work in thating it. Being a secretary was the top job back in 1950. So why so many secretaries still . An expert on professionals said the development of computers and the internet made business more efficient and you need folks who can use those tools. Full time secretaries and assistants make about 34,000. That does it for me. Brooke baldwin continues with cnn newsroom. Tonight, cnn holds a town hall on guns in america. You are about to get a preview of the questions everyone is asking. Im brooke baldwin. The news is now. Please make the right decision on behalf of newtown. A doctor who tried to save lives after the sandy hook massacre joins parents to beg for change. Plus, cash, prostitutes and a raid. A powerful senator facing serious accusations involving sex. And live during thi
And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff former u. S. Senator chuck hagel faced a hostile reception today from half of the committee that must sign off before he can become secretary of defense. His Senate Confirmation hearing centered heavily on criticism from his Onetime Republican colleagues. The atmosphere was friendly enough at the outset as chuck hagel began his big day before the Armed Services committee. He quickly sought to allay concerns on both sides about his positions on everything from iran to israel to nuclear weapons. No one individual vote, no one individual quote, no one individual statement defines me, my beliefs, or my record. My overall world view has never changed that america has and must maintain the Strongest Military in the world. I believe, and always have, that america m
Foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff former u. S. Senator chuck hagel faced a hostile reception today from half of the committee that must sign off before he can become secretary of defense. His Senate Confirmation hearing centered heavily on criticism from his Onetime Republican colleagues. The atmosphere was friendly enough at the outset as chuck hagel began his big day before the Armed Services committee. He quickly sought to allay concerns on both sides about his positions on everything from iran to israel to nuclear weapons. No one individual vote, no one individual quote, no one individual statement defines me, my beliefs, or my record. My overall world view has never changed that america has and must maintain the Strongest Military in the world. I believe, and always have, that america must engage, not retreat, in the world, but engage in th