Senate blocks gay ban repeal in defense bill vote
Senate Republicans block advancing a $726 billion defense policy bill that would overturn the 1993 don't ask don't tell law after Pentagon review. The 56 to 43 vote falls short of the 60 needed, with Reid voting no to keep the measure possible in a lame duck session.
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NATO helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills nine troops
A helicopter carrying international troops crashed in Daychapan district Zabul province killing nine service members including many Americans. One coalition member Afghan National Army soldier and a U S civilian were wounded. No enemy fire reported. This year marks the deadliest for international forces since 2001.
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South Carolina vows to keep HIV inmate segregation despite lawsuit threat
South Carolina to continue segregating HIV positive inmates in maximum security facilities, despite a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit threat. About 400 inmates are housed separately with restricted shared activities, while Alabama remains the only other state with such policy. The stance follows a 1980s trend of segregations noted by civil rights groups.
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Poll finds Americans unsure what is in health care law
An Associated Press Stanford RWJF poll six months after enactment shows many Americans misjudge tax effects and fear death panels. Voter knowledge is mixed with eight of nine core provisions leaving two thirds uncertain. Democrats and independents with better knowledge leaned toward support.
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