Oil spill hammers San Francisco tourism and dining
The Bay Area oil spill from a cargo ship near the Bay Bridge slows Dungeness crab season and chills visitors to seafood restaurants. Beaches remain closed as hazmat crews clean slicks. Triathlon swimming is canceled and officials consider a promotional push to reassure travelers.
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Republican lawmakers urge withdrawal of joint economic report
Senior Republicans on Congress's Joint Economic Committee demand the Democratic staff report be pulled, calling its methodology flawed and its findings on Iraq and Afghanistan costs overblown. The report contends costs exceed 1.5 trillion, while Republicans label it political hyperbole and cite factual errors.
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Colorado Supreme Court clears way for fertilized egg person ballot measure
Colorado Supreme Court approved the language of a ballot initiative defining a fertilized egg as a person. If approved by voters, the measure would grant fertilized eggs inalienable rights, justice and due process, potentially impacting abortion, IVF, stem cell research and birth control debates. Proponents argue it simply defines a person. opponents call it misleading. Colorado for Equal Rights must gather 76,000 signatures in six months.
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