Republicans, Israel challenge Obama on Iran

Republicans, Israel challenge Obama on Iran

Written by David Espo and Deb Riechmann

WASHINGTON (AP) — Backed by Israel, Republicans on Wednesday forcefully challenged President Barack Obama's nuclear deal with Iran as the White House dispatched a Cabinet-level lobbying team to build support for the agreement to ease sanctions in exchange for concessions on the Islamic nation's nuclear program.

Social Security disability fund to run dry in 2016
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Social Security disability fund to run dry in 2016

Associated Press

Written by Stephen Ohlemacher and Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar

WASHINGTON (AP) — The 11 million Americans who receive Social Security disability face steep benefit cuts next year, the government said Wednesday, handing lawmakers a fiscal and political crisis in the middle of a presidential campaign.

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