Judges scrutinize 20 week abortion ban in Arizona
A three judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals questioned Arizona's 20 week abortion ban, noting it may bar abortions before viability around 23 weeks. The ruling cites Roe v. Wade and lists ten states with similar bans, including Nebraska and North Carolina, with varying enforcement histories.
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FDA chief to testify at meningitis hearing
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on November 14 and before the Senate health committee the next day as lawmakers probe a nationwide meningitis outbreak linked to New England Compounding Center. The CDC reports 419 meningitis cases and 30 deaths tied to contaminated steroid shots.
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Election offers big choice on government's role
Washington voters face a stark contrast in visions of federal power. Obama argues for broad government involvement to address crises while Romney pushes smaller government and fewer regulations. Both face a tough path to deficit reduction and a divided Congress, with little prospect of major shifts in 2013.
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Officials seek housing solution for Sandy victims
New York and New Jersey face a massive housing challenge as FEMA reports nearly 200 million in emergency aid and 34 000 people housed in hotels or motels with no long term plan yet. Officials warn of a difficult task amid scarce affordable housing and cold weather. A nor’easter threatens more flooding and outages as Cuomo and Christie extend voting access across the state.
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Why voters endure long lines in a presidential election
Washington reports an estimated 133 million Americans vote in the presidential race despite doubts about the impact of a single ballot. Experts note the odds of any one vote deciding the result are tiny, yet many see voting as a civic duty and a rational investment of time given its broad national consequences.
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