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.