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HUFFINGTON
12.09.12
OBAMA TO ASSAD: ‘THERE
WILL BE CONSEQUENCES’
Obama gave a stern warning to Syrian President Bashar Assad
not to use his arsenal of chemical and biological weapons,
after U.S. intelligence reported the Assad regime may be
preparing the weapons for action. “Today I want to make it
absolutely clear to Assad and those under his command: The
world is watching,” Obama said. “And if you make the tragic
mistake of using these weapons, there will be consequences.”
CUOMO REQUESTS
BILLIONS FOR SANDY CLEANUP
In the midst of battles in Washington over the “fiscal cliff,”
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked the federal government
for nearly $42 billion to help with Sandy relief efforts. Cuomo
wants $32.8 billion for storm cleanup and $9 billion to help
NYC prepare for future storms. He released a joint statement
with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is requesting more
than $35 billion in aid. “We need the full funding for our aid
to arrive, hopefully before the end of the year,” they said.
CONGRESSMAN’S
FUNDRAISING ABILITY
TAKES A BEATING
Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a Tennessee Republican and
doctor, managed to win reelection despite reports
that he had an affair with one of his patients and
pushed the woman to terminate her pregnancy.
But at least six political action committees
affiliated with the medical industry are now
turning their backs on the congressman, saying he
should not count on their donations in 2014. The
groups contributed $71,000 to his campaign.