Senate panel moves toward vote on immigration bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee aims to pass a landmark immigration bill this week to secure borders and grant citizenship to millions. Key disputes remain over high skilled visas and gay spousal sponsorship while lawmakers seek a compromise to win swing votes. Democrats expect committee passage before Memorial Day, with floor action in June and uncertain House prospects.
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Erica Werner
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
U.S
Silicon Valley
Orrin Hatch
R-Utah
Dick Durbin
D-Ill
Hatch
Durbin
Judiciary
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Judiciary Committee
Republican Committee
Arizona
Jeff Flake
South Carolina
Lindsey Graham
Congress
Harry Reid
D-Nev
House
John Boehner
Ohio
Military sexual trauma forces VA care and benefits
More than 85,000 veterans received outpatient care for conditions linked to military sexual trauma last year, with about 4,000 seeking disability benefits. The VA notes PTSD and low mood as common outcomes, with women most affected but nearly 40 percent of treated patients men. The article includes survivor Ruth Moore’s ongoing treatment and calls for easier proof requirements to obtain compensation.
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Kevin
Associated Press
Washington
Pentagon
Barack Obama
Department of Veterans Affairs
Iraq
Afghanistan
Vietnam
Ruth Moore
Milbridge
Maine
Europe
Navy
Moore
Margret Bell
Anu Bhagwati
Service Women’s Action Network
Chuck Hagel
Air Force
Obama
White House
Edna MacDonald
Nashville
Bhagwati
Allison Hickey
Taylor Swift Dominates Billboard Music Awards With Eight Wins
Taylor Swift swept eight of 11 Billboard Music Award categories at MGM Grand Garden Arena Las Vegas including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for Red. Justin Bieber, Gotye, Rihanna and Madonna also claimed multiple honors as the show highlighted performances by Selena Gomez, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Nicki Minaj, Prince and Mars.
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Mesfin Fekadu
Taylor Swift
Swift
Red
Justin Bieber
Bruno Mars
Bieber
William
Solo
Miguel
Maroon 5
Jun
Gotye
Rihanna
Mgm Grand Garden Arena
Las Vegas
ABC
Selena Gomez
Chris Brown
Macklemore
Ryan Lewis
Value Village
Kid Rock
Mars
Nicki Minaj
Drake
Flo Rida
Pitbull
Psy
Lil Wayne
Prince
Madonna
MDNA
High Court To Weigh In On Legistlative Prayers
The Supreme Court will hear a case on government prayer at public meetings in Greece New York. The 2nd Circuit ruled the town violated the First Amendment by predominantly Christian invocations and failing to invite other faiths. The town defends prayers as constitutional if no improper motive guides selection of prayer-givers.
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Mark Sherman
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Greece
Rochester
Upstate
New York
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
High Court
Americans United For
Separation of Church and State
Barry W. Lynn
Americans United
Susan Galloway
Linda Stephens
Galloway
Stephens
World Almanac Daily Highlights for 141st Day 2013
Today marks the 141st day of 2013 and the 63rd day of spring. It lists historical events such as the American Red Cross founding and Connecticut speed limits, notable births including Pope and Waller, Haiti relief fundraising, and sports milestone by Nancy Lopez. COPYRIGHT 2013 UNIVERSAL UCLICK.
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American Red Cross
Connecticut
San Francisco
Dan White
George Moscone
Harvey Milk
Alexander Pope
Henry Rousseau
Fats Waller
Raymond Burr
Andrei Sakharov
al Franken
Laurence
Mr. T” Tureaud
Lisa Edelstein
Josh Hamilton
Haiti
Nancy Lopez
Joanne Carter
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