Senate leader backs amendment to ban gay marriage
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist expressed support for a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman and banning gay marriage. He warned the Supreme Court ruling on private sodomy could erode home privacy and invite criminal activity, urging legislative action with a two-thirds House and Senate vote and three-fourths state ratification.
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Dean Campaign Raises 6 Million in Second Quarter
The Dean for President campaign reports 6 million dollars raised in the past three months, drawing many new donors including likely small contributors. Bush’s team is expected to report 27 to 30 million for the same period, likely surpassing Democrats. Edwards and Kerry led Democratic fundraising earlier.
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Stampede Meat recalls 739000 pounds for E coli risk
Stampede Meat Inc a Chicago processor recalls about 739 000 pounds of vacuum packaged steaks and other meat products due to possible E coli contamination. The recall covers products produced March 17 to March 22 bearing EST 19113 and distributed to restaurants institutions retail stores nationwide and direct sales to consumers and to Canadian institutions. Five to E coli illnesses in Minnesota Kansas and Michigan are under investigation by federal health officials.
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Study warns responders underfinanced after 9 11
The Council on Foreign Relations says emergency responders remain dangerously unprepared two years after the September 11 attacks. It urges $98 billion in extra funding beyond the planned $27 billion over five years, citing shortages in radios, protective gear, training, and lab capabilities across police, fire, and health officials.
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