Senate fails to advance USA Freedom Act on party lines
In Washington the USA Freedom Act to end the NSA bulk telephony data collection failed 58 to 42 in a procedural Senate vote amid GOP opposition led by Mitch McConnell who warned it could aid ISIL. The measure had Democratic and conservative Republican support but lacked 60 votes.
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Obama orders review of hostage policies nationwide
President Obama ordered a summer review of hostage negotiations and communications with families across the State Department Defense Department FBI and intelligence agencies. He reaffirmed the policy against paying ransom citing risks of incentivizing further kidnappings by terrorist groups.
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South Carolina Wins Allow Same-Sex Marriage Rulings
In a rapid sequence, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Attorney General Alan Wilson’s bid to block same-sex marriages in South Carolina. Judge Michelle Childs also ruled that SC amendments and bans on recognition are unconstitutional, enabling marriages to proceed.
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Japan calls early elections amid recession and tax delay
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced early parliamentary elections to seek public support for postponing a planned tax increase as the economy contracted 1.6 percent annualized in the third quarter, the third straight quarterly shrinkage. If his coalition fails to win a majority, Abe will resign. The move comes amid concerns in the United States over Japan's role as a major trading partner and under the Abenomics growth strategy.
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