Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
The Boy Scouts of America voted at their National Council meeting near Dallas to allow openly gay youths while maintaining a ban on gay adult leaders. The measure, passed 61 percent, ends years of internal conflict and risks alienating conservative sponsors and donors.
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Hobby Lobby seeks broad exemption from birth control mandate
Hobby Lobby Stores Inc asked a federal appeals court to carve out an exemption from the health care law requiring birth control coverage. The Oklahoma City based chain argues religious beliefs allow opt out for businesses beyond currently exempt groups. Kyle Duncan argued before the U S Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Hobby Lobby and Mardel.
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