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In world news -- an update in Kabul, where NATO has confirmed it killed a top Afghan militant tied to the Intercontinental hotel attack yesterday. Despite the crackdown on Al Qaeda in Afganistan, MSNBC reports the attack is raising questions about security.
“The New York Times reporting today the incident is shaking the confidence among citizens and the ability to assume responsibility for safeguarding that country. Military officials are telling NBC news that the U.S. and Afghanistan are investigating the possibility that the attack was an inside job....This is what the white house is feared. Not this attack. If they start withdrawing.”
Still in world news -- the Greek Parliament is ready for a final vote deciding austerity measures. After two days of riots, CNBC weighs in on the vote and future of Greece’s leaders.
ANCHOR: “75% Of the Greek population didn't want this austerity vote to go through. How long can these leaders hold their positions and how long before the Greek people say forget it, you're not going to be making these decisions any more.”
CORZINE: “Democracy has a way of adjusting things. I know a little bit about that personally. The reality is that when the next vote of confidence comes can the prime minister hold his team together, get the 155 votes or 151 in this particular case..."
In U.S. news -- Boston’s most notorious gangster James “Whitey” Bulger fled the city 16 years ago only to end up in front of a judge this week. CBS reports the prosecution is looking to fast track his trial -- asking the judge to focus only on murder charges.
“Whitey Bulger was back in court Tuesday in his hometown Boston, where he stands accused of killing 19 people. Bulger has been charged with all sorts of crimes, we’re talking extortion, loan sharking, witness tampering, and conspiracy. But yesterday inside this courthouse the government announced it only wants to try him for one thing: murder. U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz asked the judge to drop the 1994 racketeering charges that caused Bulger to flee and instead focus on the murder charges.”
Still in the U.S. -- a potential government shutdown looms over lawmakers in Minnesota. Fox News reports how a lack of bipartisan negotiation led to this budget cliff-hanger.
“Minnesota is on the brink of the second government shutdown in six years. A judge today ruled operations would be restricted to critical functions if negotiators can't settle on a budget. Lawmakers and democratic governor Mark Dayton are at odds over tax increases and spending limits. The shutdown would begin just after midnight Friday morning.”
Finally in entertainment -- Stephen Cobert is leading his “nation” of followers to the Federal Elections Commission asking for permission to give the on air comedian his own superPAC. WRC-TV was there to catch his remarks.
COBERT: “Ladies and gentlemen I am here with my lawyer Trevor Potter asking for an advisory opinion from the FEC... As we stand here on this historic site, where 250 years ago today, George Washington filed his papers to form his independent expenditures non-connected political action committee. I want to form Cobert superPAC for all the PAC-less Americans so they can have a voice in the form of my voice.”
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