Illinois governor vetoes portions of gun bill
Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed at least nine provisions of a concealed carry measure, objecting to rights to carry multiple guns and firearms into certain alcohol venues. House Speaker Madigan and Senate President Cullerton planned votes on July 9 to seek overrides.
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Firefighters gain ground on Yarnell Hills blaze in Arizona
The Yarnell Hills fire, sparked by lightning near Prescott, Arizona, was deemed contained and no longer out of control. About 500 firefighters battled winds and threatened thunderstorms as the disaster claimed 19 hotshots with a 20th survivor distraught at the tragedy.
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Obama closes Africa trip with Power Africa pledge
President Barack Obama wrapped up a weeklong tour of Senegal South Africa and Tanzania vowing U S support to double electricity access across Africa. The U S is committing about 7 billion toward Power Africa with private firms raising over 9 billion.
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Judge tosses SEC oil and mining payments disclosure rule
U.S. District Judge John Bates ruled the SEC erred in interpreting the Dodd-Frank law and blocked a rule that would force oil gas and mining companies to disclose payments to foreign governments. Business groups and industry lobbies argued the rule is costly and overbroad while proponents say it would curb corruption in resource rich nations.
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Senate border plan earmarks defense gear funding
Senate immigration reform includes mandatory purchases of specific defense models for border deployment. Six Northrop Grumman radar systems cost 9.3 million each, 15 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters average 17 million, eight American Eurocopter light helicopters about 3 million each, and 17 Bell UH-1N helicopters. Critics say this bypasses competitive bidding and echoes earmarks despite a National moratorium.
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