Syria’s chemical weapon claims strain U.S. role in war
Syrian government forces pounded eastern Damascus as activists alleged a large chemical attack with 1100 to 1600 dead. U.N inspectors arrived amid disputed reports and U.S. hesitation over direct aid, while experts warned on the reliability of video evidence and samples.
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Ethics Investigation: Board keeps investigator in Iowa campaign probe
Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board 5-0 refused NOR MAs bid to remove executive director Megan Tooker from leading the inquiry into 2010 and 2012 campaigns to unseat Iowa Supreme Court justices. The panel called NOR MAs removal bid a red herring while reiterating the case concerns donor disclosure and potential penalties up to 2000 per violation.
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States sue U S over voter registration proof of citizenship
Arizona and Kansas sue the federal government seeking court approval to require proof of U S citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The suit targets the Election Assistance Commission and argues current forms hamper state laws meant to block noncitizens from voting. The action follows a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the states to pursue separate litigation.
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