Bolton nomination advances to full Senate
The Foreign Relations Committee voted 10-8 along party lines to advance John Bolton's nomination as U N ambassador without a favorable recommendation. Senator George Voinovich criticized Bolton as a bully, signaling hurdles before a Senate floor vote despite Republican control.
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Federal judge overturns Nebraska ban on gay marriage
U S District Judge Joseph Bataillon struck down Nebraska's ban defining marriage as between a man and a woman, saying it burdened gay couples and many family arrangements including foster and adoptive placements. Lambda Legal and the ACLU filed the challenge. Bruning plans an appeal.
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