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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Cheat Sheet - Republican Infighting Over the Farm Bill Infuriates Farmers

Today: The Red Sox Win the World Series: Big Papi By the Numbers , Syria Destroys Chemical Equipment , The World's Most Powerful People
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October 31, 2013
Next Battle

The next test of Republican purity? The Farm Bill, now being fought over in Congress. But this time outside GOP groups may be pushing too far—and the farmers are collateral damage. Patricia Murphy reports.

World Series MVP

The Boston Red Sox wrapped up their third championship in a decade on Wednesday night, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in the final game of the World Series. Surprising no one, slugger David "Big Papi" Ortiz was named MVP. Sujay Kumar breaks down his historic World Series statistics.

PROGRESS

In a major step towards meeting the mid-2014 deadline to demolish its chemical weapons stockpile, Syria has allegedly destroyed equipment for producing, mixing, and filling chemical weapons, according to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The chemical weapons stockpile is believed to include over 1,000 tons of sarin gas—the agent likely used in the August 21 chemical attack that left 355 people dead. Syrian President Bashir al-Assad continues to deny that his government was behind the August attack.

EGO BOOST

Ouch. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been named the world's most powerful person, knocking President Obama down to number two on the annual list. Forbes cited Putin's expanding control over Russia as well as his significant influence over international relations. Also of note, Pope Francis continues to make waves, as his widespread popularity lands him at the number four spot. Three other Americans landed in the top ten, including Bill Gates (No. 6), Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (No. 7), and Wal-Mart CEO Michael Duke (No. 10).

WHOOPS

Talk about calling journalists out. Deborah Cavallaro was all over the news on Wednesday as an example of someone who lost her existing health insurance thanks to Obamacare. Except one problem—the plan she qualifies for is better. Under her current plan, she is limited to two doctor visits a year, pays $293 a month with a yearly deductible of $5,000. Cavallaro says she was told by her insurance broker she would be paying $478 a month—but she didn't check the website herself. There, she would have found a better plan, with only a $2,000 deductible and all doctor visits covered by a copay—for only $40 more a month.


HE'S HIRED
Edward Snowden Has a New Job
As tech support at a Russian website.
GROSS
Spice Imports Tainted With Insects
FDA says 12 percent are contaminated.
EW
Dell Laptops Smell Like Urine
Forced to change manufacturing process.
DUTY
Chris Brown Needs Secret Service
To testify on his behalf.
UM
Miley Cyrus Goes as Lil' Kim
Rocks famous 1999 VMA's outfit for Halloween.

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