House Vote Advances End to Ban on Gays in Military
The House passed a defense bill 229 to 186 with an amendment repealing the 1993 ban, moving the fight to the Senate. The measure would allow gays to serve openly, though a White House veto threat remains over funding for an alternate F-35 engine. Senate action is anticipated this summer as supporters push to keep the repeal in the bill.
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Gary Coleman Dies at 42 Former Diffrent Strokes Child Star
Gary Coleman former Diffrent Strokes child star died at 42 after a brain hemorrhage at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. He collapsed at his Santaquin home and family officials said life support was terminated with his family by his side.
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Judge urges settlement in Obama HOPE image dispute
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein urged a swift settlement between Shepard Fairey and the Associated Press over the Obama HOPE image. He indicated the AP is expected to win, and suggested dropping penalties to speed resolution, though neither side committed to talks.
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House votes to extend unemployment benefits amid tax breaks
Democrats salvage a bill to renew unemployment checks for those out of work over six months and extend more than 50 tax breaks. The measure spends about 115 billion and faces a Senate hurdle with the extended benefits due to expire June 2, risking lapses and lay offs from state governments.
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