Less U S urgency at G 8 in call for European growth
At Camp David last year President Obama pressed Europe to pursue growth over austerity as eurozone debt issues persisted. With another G 8 summit looming in Northern Ireland the urgency has eased amid easing European tensions and renewed focus on Syria and Russian involvement.
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Syria
Vladimir Putin
Bashar Assad
Holder says leaks harmed national security over surveillance programs
Attorney General Eric Holder told reporters in Dublin that national security was damaged by leaks about two government surveillance programs and that the responsible party will be punished. He confirmed an investigation and expressed confidence accountability will be achieved. He spoke during meetings with law enforcement counterparts.
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House Revises Abortion Bill Amid Rape Controversy
The House compresses a strict anti abortion bill to include rape and incest exceptions after sponsor Trent Franks stated rape pregnancies are rare. The measure would ban most abortions after 20 weeks and challenge Roe v Wade. The debate led to Democratic criticism of GOP insensitivity toward women.
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House passes sweeping defense bill with sexual assault crackdown
The House approved the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2014 by a 315 to 108 vote. The measure imposes new punishments for rape and sexual assault in the armed forces, blocks closing Guantanamo Bay, and limits nuclear weapons reductions. It faces a Senate version and a presidential veto threat remains unresolved.
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