House passes 690 billion defense bill limits Obama powers
The Republican controlled House approved a 690 billion defense bill by a 322 to 96 vote. It funds troops, aircraft, ships and submarines, raises military pay, and modestly increases health care fees for working age retirees while constraining Obama on Guantanamo transfers and detainee moves. It also bars taxpayer dollars for U.S. ground forces in Libya except for rescue missions. The measure sets potential veto risk and awaits a Senate version.
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Terror-fighting bill heads to Obama for signature
Congress approved a four year extension of USA Patriot Act powers to search records and conduct roving wiretaps aimed at terrorists. The Senate 72 23 and House 250 153 votes came after Rand Paul delayed proceedings over privacy concerns. Obama in Europe will sign via autopen as provisions renew before midnight.
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Supreme Court upholds Arizona employer sanctions law
The Supreme Court rules 5 to 3 that federal immigration law permits states to sanction employers who hire unauthorized workers, upholding Arizona's 2007 employer sanctions measure. The decision affects business licenses and signals support for tougher immigration enforcement while not ruling on broader provisions of a separate Arizona law.
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