Libyan forces strike Zawiya amid fierce fighting near Tripoli
The Libyan conflict widens as Gaddafi loyalists attack Zawiya 30 miles west of Tripoli with mortars tanks and air defense fire. At least 37 killed in fighting and a depot explosion in the east. Col Hussein Darbouk killed. rebels entrenched in Zawiya despite state TV claims of retaking the city.
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Obama and Jeb Bush unite for education push in Florida
In Miami Obama promotes education reform at a rising Miami Central Senior High School joined by Jeb Bush. He pledges to help failing schools and calls for bipartisan action while highlighting teacher empowerment accountability and higher standards. Fundraisers for Nelson and the DSCC accompany the trip amid party tensions.
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Boehner to Lead House Defense of Federal Marriage Law
Speaker Boehner announced a legal defense by the House of the federal Defense of Marriage Act after the Obama administration said it would not defend its constitutionality. He will form a bipartisan panel with leaders from both parties to direct the House counsel in court action. The panel includes Cantor Hoyer Pelosi McCarthy and others to defend the law.
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AU Peacekeepers Killed In Somalia Offensive
The Associated Press reports the African Union AMISOM death toll in Somalia exceeds 50 amid a two week offensive against Islamist militants Al Shabaab. Officials say Burundi and other AMISOM contributors face political pressure to hide losses. The campaign targets southern and central regions as government forces struggle to advance.
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