Gates warns Iraq mission not open-ended
Defense Secretary Gates arrives in Iraq to urge faster political progress on reconciliation and oil revenue sharing while warning Washington and the public that U S commitment is not open-ended. Baghdad violence spikes with a deadly car bombing hours before his visit.
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Supreme Court ruling signals new push for abortion controls
The 5-4 Kennedy decision upholding the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act sets a political pivot in a long debate. Dianne Feinstein calls it a first major step back while NOW argues the court may overturn Roe. Proponents push for stricter informed consent laws and state measures, with ongoing legislative momentum in several states and Congress.
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Kansas Gov signs seat belt law and school-safety measure
Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed a strengthened seat belt law set to take effect July 1 requiring front-seat belts with a 30 dollar fine. teens 14 to 18 face 60 dollars starting January 1. The package also raises school zone speeding fines and adds EMS license plates while preserving belt violations as a secondary offense.
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