Pope Francis denounces abortion as waste in world view
In a diplo mat speech in London Pope Francis called abortion a sign of wasteful modern culture citing hunger and food waste as broader threats to peace. He linked dignity denial to global conflict amid his early papacy.
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California chicken welfare law fuels farm bill clash
California’s humane chicken standards push a conflict over interstate trade in eggs and other farm goods as Congress negotiates a multiyear farm bill. Rep. Steve King urges federal override, arguing state rules harm free trade, while opponents warn of sweeping state rights erosion and impacts on workers and animal welfare.
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Biden Blair honor Sharon at Jerusalem state memorial
In Jerusalem a state memorial honored Ariel Sharon with Vice President Biden and former British Prime Minister Blair in attendance. Biden called Sharon a complex man and noted his nickname Bulldozer while praising his leadership and yearning for peace amid current Middle East talks. Sharon was buried later at Sycamore Farm near the Gaza border.
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Christie faces HUD probe over Sandy relief ad campaign
Federal investigators examine whether about 2 million in Superstorm Sandy relief funds funded a television ad campaign featuring Gov. Chris Christie and his family. The inquiry began after a request from Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. and centers on a 25 million marketing push to revive Jersey Shore, amid Christie’s 2016 presidential prospects.
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Lawmakers unveil 1.1 trillion spending bill to avert shutdown
Congressional negotiators unveil a 1.1 trillion dollar spending plan to fund federal agencies through the fiscal year. House and Senate leaders prepare a temporary bill to keep the government open through the week end as review continues. The measure follows a bipartisan budget deal that partially restores sequester cuts, boosting some agencies while leaving others below prior goals. Senate and House leaders, including Barbara Mikulski and Harold Rogers, pressed for a final package amid tight deadlines.
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