House votes to bar IRS from enforcing health care law
In Washington the Republican controlled House approved the Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act of 2013 by 232 to 185 mainly along party lines. Democrats in Senate and White House likely kill the measure as the 2010 law stands. In another item, a Coast Guard rescue followed a midair collision of two Air National Guard F-16s off Virginia.
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Manning trial witness says leaks endangered informants
Fort Meade Md A State Department official testified in Manning sentencing that leaks from WikiLeaks led to foreign informants being moved amid fears for their safety Kozak said the exact numbers cannot be disclosed and the judge ordered further closed door discussion He said the WikiLeaks publication had a chilling effect on human rights work The court heard Susan Swart acknowledge technical workarounds existed and that Manning faces up to 136 years in prison with the sentencing phase set to resume Monday and run at least until Aug 9
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FDA Set Gluten Free Label Rules With 20 PPM Cap
The FDA unveiled rules requiring foods labeled gluten free no gluten no gluten and without gluten to contain less than 20 parts per million gluten. The regulation aims to protect about 3 million Americans with celiac disease by clarifying labeling and helping manage health. Manufacturers have one year to comply.
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Obama reverses FEMA to approve West Texas disaster
President Obama overruled FEMA and declared a major disaster for West Texas after the April fertilizer plant explosion that killed 15. Texas Governor Perry had urged the designation and requested more than 35 million dollars. The move follows an executive order to improve federal coordination for chemical facility safety. Representatives praised the reversal as crucial for rebuilding schools, infrastructure, and public works.
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Equal visa rights for gay spouses announced
U S officials in London and Washington announced that same sex spouses will receive equal treatment in U S visa processing. Secretary Kerry said marriages recognized where performed are valid for U S immigration. The policy mainly affects overseas couples seeking to visit or reside in the United States.
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