Obama urges Congress to delay recess over Zika aid bill
President Obama pressed lawmakers to pass a near 2 billion Zika funding bill before their July 15 vacation. He argued Congress should stay and finalize spending to combat the virus, while Republicans questioned the necessity of 1.9 billion and fought policy riders on birth control and Confederate flag displays. White House officials insisted on swift action.
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Gun shop raffles AR-15 to aid Orlando victims
A Chicago suburb gun shop, Second Amendment Sports in McHenry, plans a raffle of an AR-15 style rifle to benefit Orlando shooting victims. Critics call the event offensive while supporters frame it as aid, noting the raffle proceeds. Winners will be announced July 31 with standard legal steps before delivery.
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