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That would include protecting the electrical power grid and cellphone network. ''Why don't you spend some money now to save money in the future? And that's what prevention and mitigation is.'' Cuomo said that Sandy caused more costly dam- age than Hurricane Katri- na that slammed the Gulf Coast in 2005, although Katrina had a far higher death told than Sandy. He said New York tax- payers can't foot the bill: ''It would incapacitate the state. ... Tax increases are always a last, last, last resort.'' Egypt president stands by edicts giving him sweeping target of Morsi's edicts, also has pushed back, calling the decrees a power grab and an ''assault'' on the branch's independence. Judges and prosecutors stayed away from many courts in Cairo and other cities on Sun- day and Monday. A spokesman said Morsi told the judges that he acted within his right as the nation's sole source of legislation when he issued decrees putting himself above judicial oversight. The president also extended the same immunity to two bodies dominated by his Islamist allies — a panel drafting a new constitution and par- liament's mostly toothless upper chamber. Israeli politics JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak abruptly quit politics Monday, poten- tially robbing Prime Min- ister Benjamin Netanyahu of a key ally who enabled his hardline government to present a moderate face to the world. Ehud Barak says he's retiring from serve the country and society, not just through politics.'' Barak will remain as defense minister until a new government is sworn in after the elections. Egypt's president told the country's top judges Monday that he did not infringe on their authority when he seized near absolute powers, setting up a prolonged showdown on the eve of a mass protest planned by oppo- nents of the Islamist leader. powers CAIRO (AP) — An aide to President Mohammed Morsi said the decree was limited to ''sovereignty-related issues,'' but that did not satisfy his critics. Barring another come- back by the mercurial for- mer general, Barak's departure marked an end to a distinguished and tumultuous career that spanned half a century. It began on a communal farm, led to military greatness and business success and a mixed record in politics that was highlighted by failed peacemaking efforts dur- ing a brief term as prime minister. climate critics DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Anticipating an onslaught of criticism from poor nations, the United States claimed ''enormous'' strides in reducing green- house emissions at the opening of U.N. climate talks Monday, despite failing to join other indus- trialized nations in com- mitting to binding cuts. The pre-emptive U.S. approach underscores one of the major showdowns expected at the two-week conference as China pushes developed coun- tries to take an even greater role in tackling global warming. US fights back at standards and reducing emissions from coal-fired power plants. Pershing also said the United States would not increase its ear- lier commitment of cut- ting emissions by 17 per- cent below 2005 levels by 2020. It is half way to that target. The uncompromising stance came during a meeting between Morsi and members of the Served 6:30am-2pm 7 days a week Despite polls showing his small centrist Inde- pendence Party gaining momentum following the eight-day Israeli offensive in Gaza that he steered, Barak said he would not run again for office in the Jan. 22 elections. ''I feel I have exhaust- ed my political activity, which had never been a special object of desire for me,'' Barak, 70, said in a surprise announce- ment in Tel Aviv. ''There are many ways for me to Breakfast Special Chicken Fried Steak & 2 Eggs Hash Browns or Home Fries & Toast $599 7875 HWY 99E LOS MOLINOS, CA 384-1265 The Salvation Army Red Bluff Corps 2012 CHRISTMAS RED KETTLES Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed! Become a part of this historic tradition by volunteering your time to help us collect money to provide clothing, food, and other badly needed items for the poor within our community. 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