Political leaders react to Orlando nightclub shooting
Presidential candidates and congressional leaders expressed shock and heartbreak over the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando. Trump attacked Clinton and Obama over remarks on radical Islam, while Clinton urged renewed efforts against terrorist threats. Senators and House leaders condemned the attack, urged unity, and called for justice and heightened security. Rubio urged blood donations as LGBT lawmakers voiced horror, noting Pride Month context.
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Voinovich dies at 79 after long Ohio public service
Former Ohio governor and U S senator George Voinovich, 79, a steady unifier who balanced fiscal restraint with collaboration, died Sunday. His half century in public life included Cleveland mayoral terms and two stints as governor and a Senate career begun in 1990s. reactions poured in from Republicans and Democrats praising his practicality and persistence.
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Obama calls Orlando shooting act of terror and hate
President Obama described the Orlando mass shooting as an act of terror and an act of hate. He pledged unity, noted the FBI leads an open investigation, and said authorities will spare no effort to determine any terrorist links while affirming Americans’ resolve and mourning with LGBTQ communities.
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