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Tuesday, November 30, 2010 – Daily News – 5A WORLD BRIEFING Obama says he wants two-year pay freeze for federal employees WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Monday proposed a two- year freeze of the salaries of some 2 million federal workers, trying to seize the deficit- cutting initiative from Republicans with a sudden, dramatic stroke. Though signaling White House concern over record deficits, the freeze would make only a tiny dent in annual deficits or the nation’s $14 trillion debt. ‘‘Small businesses and families are tight- ening their belts,’’ Obama said in brief remarks at the White House. ‘‘The govern- ment should, too.’’ The administration said the plan was designed to save more than $5 billion over the first two years. The proposal, which must be approved by Congress, would not apply to the mili- tary, but it would affect all others on the Executive Branch payroll. It would not affect members of Congress or their staffs, defense contractors, postal workers or feder- al court judges and workers. Obama’s move was an attempt to get in front of Republican plans to slash federal pay and the workforce next year, when they will flex more legislative muscle than now. It came a day ahead of Obama’s meeting at the White House with both Republicans and Democratic leaders — his first with Repub- licans since the midterm elections — and two days before the deadline for recommen- dations by his deficit-reduction commission. The president said the economy and fed- eral spending were at the top of the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, one he said he hoped ‘‘will mark a first step towards a new and productive working relationship’’ between the two parties. Because of GOP midterm gains, ‘‘we now have a shared responsibility to deliver for the American people on the issues that define not only these times but our future,’’ Obama said. Afghan police officer opens fire on US troops, killing 6 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan border policeman killed six Ameri- can servicemen during a training mission Monday, underscoring one of the risks in a U.S.-led program to educate enough recruits to turn over the lead for security to Afghan 22755 Antelope Blvd. Red Bluff, CA 96080 (530) 527-9166 with the Democratic Party — particularly in the South — and will give Republicans a stronger hand in everything from pushing a conservative fiscal and social agenda to redrawing political maps. forces by 2014. The shooting in a remote area near the Pakistani border appeared to be the deadliest attack of its kind in at least two years. Attacks on NATO troops by Afghan policemen or soldiers, although still rare, have increased as the coalition has accelerat- ed the program. Other problems with the rapidly growing security forces include drug use, widespread illiteracy and high rates of attrition. A spokesman for the Afghan Interior Ministry, Zemeri Bashary, confirmed that the gunman in Monday’s attack was a bor- der police officer rather than an insurgent who donned the uniform for a day. The Taliban claimed responsibility, say- ing the gunman joined the border police to kill foreign soldiers. Protesters clash with police, burn cars denouncing alleged fraud in Egypt ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (AP) — Protest- ers set fire to cars, tires and two polling sta- tions, clashing with police firing tear gas in riots that erupted around Egypt on Monday over allegations the ruling party carried out widespread fraud to sweep parliamentary elections. The country’s most powerful opposition movement, the Islamic fundamentalist Mus- lim Brotherhood, acknowledged that its law- makers may be all but completely swept out of parliament by what it and other called rampant rigging. That’s a significant blow to the group, which held 88 seats — a fifth — of the out- going parliament, and it is widely believed that it was the government goal to drive out its only real rival’s lawmakers. The election showed the Brotherhood’s limited options after repeated crackdowns in past years — including the arrest of some 1,400 of its activists in the weeks ahead of the vote. Brotherhood figures admitted they could do little to stop vote rigging, fearing that protests could make their movement appear violent and bring a harsher crackdown amid uncertain political times. ‘‘We were very restrained and were given instructions from up top to be extremely restrained,’’ said Sobhi Saleh, a Muslim Brotherhood candidate in the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria. ‘‘We want to show the world that we are not thugs, we will not resort to violence.’’ State Democratic lawmakers defect to the GOP ATLANTA (AP) — Staggering Election Day losses are not the Democratic Party’s final indignity this year. At least 13 state lawmakers in five states have defected to Republican ranks since the Nov. 2 election, adding to already huge GOP gains in state legislatures. And that number could grow as next year’s legislative sessions draw near. The defections underscore dissatisfaction Open Mon. thru Sat. 10am – 6pm November is get your room on! Come check out our new addition! 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