John Boehner Rejects Obama's Grand Bargain On Debt Ceiling

John Boehner Rejects Obama's Grand Bargain On Debt Ceiling:

"House Speaker John Boehner is rejecting President Obama's offer to make historic cuts to the federal government and the social safety net, saying in a statement Saturday evening that he can not agree to the tax increases Democrats insisted on as part of the bargain."

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts - The Washington Post

In debt talks, Obama offers Social Security cuts - The Washington Post:

"President Obama is pressing congressional leaders to consider a far-reaching debt-reduction plan that would force Democrats to accept major changes to Social Security and Medicare in exchange for Republican support for fresh tax revenue."

Warming Ocean Could Melt Ice Faster Than Thought

Warming Ocean Could Melt Ice Faster Than Thought:

"WASHINGTON — Warming air from climate change isn't the only thing that will speed ice melting near the poles – so will the warming water beneath the ice, a new study points out.

Increased melting of ice in Greenland and parts of Antarctica has been reported as a consequence of global warming, potentially raising sea levels. But little attention has been paid to the impact of warmer water beneath the ice."