Chick-fil-A clash fuels national debate over for and against
The Chick-fil-A controversy over Dan Cathy comments on same sex marriage persists as supporters rally and opponents stage kiss-ins. Southern regional identity colors the debate while activists link Cathy’s philanthropy to broader fights over equal rights and religious values.
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Congress and public differ on same sex marriage support
A survey by the Human Rights Campaign shows 34 percent of U S House and Senate members favor same sex marriage while 44 percent oppose and 23 percent are unsure. A CNN poll in June found 54 percent of Americans support the right to marry.
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Walmart to sell genetically modified sweet corn
Walmart plans to sell a new crop of Monsanto engineered sweet corn despite consumer and activist opposition. The retailer cites no scientifically validated safety concerns and says it will not label the GM corn. Environmental critics call the move disappointing and note rival grocers have avoided the product.
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Special interests win in Senate tax reform bid
Washington lawmakers backed a narrow set of tax perks while discarding twenty provisions, but kept many targeted breaks for NASCAR tracks StarKist tuna canneries in American Samoa Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands and electric low speed vehicles The Finance Committee hailed a cross party save of 19 5 votes as progress toward reform while critics say the door remains open for complex loopholes and a long road to real simplification.
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Syrian regime pleads with Russia for aid
Syria appeals to ally Russia for loans and oil products as sanctions squeeze President Assad. Damascus fights on amid renewed clashes two weeks after government crush, with activists saying the revolution persists and death toll passes 19 000.
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