Wisconsin Democrat Hansen wins recall vote in Milwaukee
Democratic Sen. Dave Hansen defeats Republican organizer David Van der Leest by about 69 percent with 65 percent of precincts reporting. The recall follows Gov. Scott Walker's union lawsuit and the broader effort to shift control of the state Senate ahead of next month’s recalls. Gail Rose praised Hansen for standing up to political pressure.
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House GOP pushes $6 trillion deficit cut and balanced budget push
The House passes a $6 trillion spending cut package paired with a constitutional balanced budget amendment despite a veto threat. The 234 to 190 vote reflects conservative first term Republicans backing a sweeping plan opposed by White House and Senate leaders.
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Minnesota Legislature near end of shutdown in special session
Gov. Dayton called a special session as the Minnesota Legislature began voting on a budget deal. Both chambers met after 3 p.m. and within two hours sent five of nine budget bills to Dayton covering courts and public safety colleges and universities environment and energy transportation and jobs and economic development programs.
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Murdoch defends stance in hacking scandal hearing
Rupert Murdoch told lawmakers he was humbled and ashamed but declined responsibility for phone hacking at News of the World. He said he trusted the wrong people, minimized the paper’s impact, and remained composed as protesters confronted him during the three hour grilling.
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News of the World
Health panel backs free birth control as preventive care
An Institute of Medicine panel urged government rule to require health insurers to cover contraception without copays. The recommendation, tied to eight preventive services for women, also includes diabetes tests during pregnancy and cervical cancer screening. Final decision due by Aug. 1 with many plans starting Jan. 1, 2013.
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Amish van crash in New York leaves five dead
A car attempting to pass a slow tractor collided with a van carrying Amish farmers near Benton New York killing five people and injuring ten all five deceased were in the van’s front seats. The Amish group from Steuben County was visiting farms to learn methods compatible with their faith.
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Lottery to choose 764 couples for first same sex weddings
New York City will hold a lottery to select 764 gay couples to wed on Sunday as same sex marriage becomes legal. Mayor Bloomberg announced the event aimed to avoid crowds and delays, with ceremonies at five borough offices.
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