Reason Morning Links: Cells, Spending, Sanctions, and Salinger

- A breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

- Nancy Pelosi wants to extend the spending freeze to the military budget.

- The president proposes a package of tax credits aimed at encouraging more hiring.

- The Senate extends the debt ceiling by another $1.9 trillion.

- The Senate passes new sanctions on Iran.

- NATO troops kill an Afghan cleric by mistake.

- The Justice Department seeks a new venue for the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trial.

- J.D. Salinger, RIP.