House votes to end offshore drilling ban in energy push
The House approved a bill 232 to 187 to end a 25 year offshore drilling ban allowing energy firms to extract oil and gas from Atlantic Gulf and Pacific waters. Supporters cited energy independence while opponents warned of beach and tourism impacts and potential spills.
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U S claims gains against al Qaida in Iraq after Zarqawi death
U S forces report momentum in the fight against al Qaida in Iraq after the death of Abu Musab al Zarqawi. Maj Gen Caldwell says 57 foreign fighters were captured or killed this month as violence continues and Osama bin Laden praises Zarqawi in a videotape.
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Iraqi stability key to U S departure says Iowa guard officer
Lt Col Ben Corell of the Iowa National Guard in Iraq argues withdrawal hinges on a stable Iraqi government and capable police and army. He says rushing out endangers order and warns against fixed timelines. Corell reports progress, notes risks from IEDs, and describes family ties within his battalion.
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Critics fear Medicaid rule will force proof of citizenship
Washington critics warn a new Medicaid provision from the Deficit Reduction Act will require more than 50 million poor Americans to prove citizenship to receive benefits or risk losing care. Advocates say the rule targets fraud while opponents cite harm to citizens, including elderly and mentally ill, who may lack documentation. A federal lawsuit challenges the rule’s constitutionality.
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Global warming unlikely to boost crop yields study finds
A University of Illinois study reported in Science finds that higher atmospheric carbon dioxide may not raise crop yields as once hoped. Field tests in Illinois and elsewhere show corn yields unchanged, wheat and soybean gains about half of prior estimates, suggesting modest or no improvement and prompting calls for hardier varieties.
Arkansas court allows gay foster parents ruling
Arkansas top court ruled that restricting foster parents by sexual orientation violates the law and separation of powers. The decision upholds a lower court finding that the child welfare board overstepped by pursuing public morality. The 1999 ban aimed to place children in traditional two parent homes.
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VA chief cites recovery of stolen data not copied from VA computer
VA Secretary Jim Nicholson says personal data from 26.5 million veterans and troops was not copied from a missing VA computer. FBI reports the laptop and external drive were recovered after a Maryland burglary and safely turned in. No suspects are in custody and the FBI says the data base remains intact and not accessed since the theft.
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