Planned Parenthood Furor Splits Crawford Girl Scouts
In Crawford Texas parents withdraw girls from two Girl Scout troops over a dispute with Planned Parenthood ties and sex education programs. Troop 7527 drops to two members. Brownie Troop 7087 disbands as supporters back the boycott while cookie sales rise in protest. Bluebonnet Council says it will not affiliate with Planned Parenthood programs this year.
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Brownie
Donna Coody
Bluebonnet Council of Girl Scouts
Waco Tribune-Herald
Pam Smallwood
Planned Parenthood of
Central Texas
House approves patent fees hikes to fund patent office
The House passed a bill by 379 to 28 raising most patent fees about 15 percent and ending the transfer of funds to the general Treasury. It requires Senate action. The same day, Jose Padilla, held as an enemy combatant, met lawyers for first time in nearly two years amid renewed Supreme Court scrutiny. Officials say Padilla aided an al Qaida plot to detonate a dirty bomb after returning from Pakistan.
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United States
Kerry weighs running mate options for 2004 bid
Kerry begins selecting a No 2 with governors like Vilsack Warner Napolitano, Rendell and others possible. Johnson leads vetting while Kerry keeps details private. Potential names include Edwards Gephardt Clark and multiple women such as Shaheen Sebelius Feinstein Landrieu Lincoln Napolitano and Shalala. Clinton remains a possible future ally if Kerry wins.
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Iowa
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Virginia
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Bush to launch TV ad blitz amid battleground map shift
The Bush campaign begins a TV ad blitz targeting 16 swing states including Tennessee West Virginia and Arizona as electoral math shifts favor Bush. Analysts say the president widened his map while Kerry eyes additional tossups Maine Michigan Washington and New Hampshire to reach 270 electoral votes.
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Democratic National Committee
Edwards exits race to back Kerry for White House
North Carolina Senator John Edwards suspended his presidential campaign pledging to support John Kerry. Edwards, who won one state in 30 contests, urged supporters to join the cause as speculation grew he could be Kerry's running mate. He also said he will not seek re election when his Senate term ends.
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